Akolele NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Akolele, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Akolele NSW is 165 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Akolele is $435 per week ($22,620 per year). Median rent in Akolele is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Akolele has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Akolele has a population density of 27.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Akolele is $780.

There were 6 recorded offences in Akolele in 2025-26, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Akolele Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Akolele Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$435/wk
$22,620 per year
#8702 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$240/wk
$1,040 per month
#6627 of 14,663
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$780/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Akolele Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (83) Female 47.8% (76)

Population Density

27.7
people per km²
165 people · 6.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,042
Family income/wk

Akolele Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Akolele Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 27 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Akolele Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Akolele Religion

No Religion
33.3%
Not stated
29.7%
Anglican
12.1%
Catholic
9.1%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
7.3%
Buddhism
3.0%
Eastern Orthodox
3.0%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Akolele Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Akolele Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous
63.6%
Other
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Akolele Employment

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Employed full-time
14.7% 19 people
Employed part-time
19.4% 25 people
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Unemployed
7.0% 9 people
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Not in labour force
58.9% 76 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Akolele Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.8%
Bachelor Degree
17.9%
Postgraduate Degree
16.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
8.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Akolele Occupation

Professionals
44.8%
Labourers
24.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.3%
Community & Personal Service
10.3%
Sales Workers
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Akolele Field of Study

Society & Culture
39.3%
Health
17.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
17.9%
Creative Arts
14.3%
Education
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Akolele Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Akolele Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
5.6%
$400-$499/wk
22.2%
$500-$649/wk
7.4%
$650-$799/wk
13.0%
$800-$999/wk
5.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Akolele Marital Status

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Married
29.5% 41
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Separated
4.3% 6
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Divorced
8.6% 12
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Widowed
2.9% 4
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Never married
54.7% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Akolele Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
45.4%
English
25.1%
Australian
16.4%
Irish
4.4%
Dutch
3.3%
Italian
2.7%
Scottish
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Akolele School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
45.0%
Secondary — Government
40.0%
Pre-school
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Akolele Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.5% 10
No need for assistance
96.5% 274

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Akolele Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.8% 29
Not a volunteer
75.2% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Akolele Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Akolele How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.7%
Did not go to work
15.8%
Car (passenger)
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Akolele Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.0%
1 vehicle
50.7%
2 vehicles
29.9%
3 vehicles
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Akolele Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.5%
2 bedrooms
29.9%
3 bedrooms
37.3%
4 bedrooms
20.9%
6+ bedrooms
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Akolele Population Mobility

16.3%
moved in the last year
37.1%
moved in the last 5 years
11.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
39.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Akolele Indigenous Population

54.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
164
Indigenous residents
135
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Akolele Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
15
Diabetes
14
Arthritis
12
Asthma
12
Heart disease
10
Lung condition
5
Kidney disease
4
Cancer
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Akolele Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.3%
$1-$149/wk
3.1%
$150-$299/wk
25.0%
$300-$399/wk
15.6%
$400-$499/wk
7.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Akolele Family Structure

Couple — no children
36.6%
Couple — children under 15
25.2%
Couple — no children under 15
23.6%
One parent — children under 15
11.4%
One parent — no children under 15
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Akolele Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.5% 3
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Never served
97.5% 118

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Akolele Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.1% 20
Did not provide
82.9% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Akolele Children Ever Born

No children
15.8%
2 children
68.4%
3 children
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Akolele When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1971–1980
6
1981–1990
6
1991–2000
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Akolele Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.7%
5–14 hours
31.7%
15–29 hours
15.8%
30+ hours
8.3%
Did not do domestic work
17.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Akolele Household Size

1 person
32.7%
2 persons
49.1%
3 persons
12.7%
4 persons
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Akolele Where Residents Moved From

Same address
128
Moved — same area (SA2)
15
Moved from NSW
13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Akolele Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
63.6%
Step family — no other children
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Akolele Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total

Property Damage
2
Other Against Property
2
Theft
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Akolele Rent Prices & Affordability

31%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $778/wk
Median Rent $240/wk
Rent-to-Income 30.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Akolele

≈ $3,371/month
Median rent $240/wk
Left after rent $538/wk
Rent share 30.8%

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Akolele vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akolele

What is the population of Akolele NSW?

The population of Akolele NSW is 165 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 27.7 people per km².Akolele is ranked #7,482 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Akolele?

The median personal income in Akolele NSW is $435 per week, or $22,620 per year.The median household income is $778 per week.Family income is $1,042 per week.Akolele is ranked #8,702 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Akolele?

Median rent in Akolele NSW is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 30.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Akolele ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Akolele?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Akolele NSW is $780. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Akolele?

The median age in Akolele NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Akolele a good suburb to live in?

Akolele is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 165.The median income is $435/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10023. All dollar figures in AUD.