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Alectown NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Alectown NSW is 151 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Alectown is $733 per week ($38,116 per year). Median rent in Alectown is $160 per week ($693 per month). Alectown has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Alectown has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (17% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alectown is $1,257.

There were 2 recorded offences in Alectown in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (1 offences).

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Alectown Population

residents (Census 2021)

Alectown Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$733/wk

$38,116 per year

#4862 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$160/wk

$693 per month

#8125 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,257/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Alectown Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (80) Female 48.1% (74)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

151 people · 277.1 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Alectown 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Alectown Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.3% 33 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.7% 12 dwellings

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

Alectown Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Alectown Religion

Catholic

17.0%

Christian (other)

16.3%

Uniting Church

15.0%

Anglican

15.0%

No Religion

13.6%

Pentecostal

10.9%

Not stated

8.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Alectown Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.2%

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

Alectown Employment

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Employed full-time

41.7% 43 people

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Employed part-time

31.1% 32 people

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Not in labour force

27.2% 28 people

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

Alectown Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

30.8%

Bachelor Degree

21.2%

Postgraduate Degree

7.7%

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

Alectown Occupation

Managers

39.1%

Professionals

28.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.5%

Labourers

6.5%

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

Alectown Field of Study

Engineering

34.0%

Management & Commerce

24.0%

Health

10.0%

Agriculture & Environment

10.0%

Education

8.0%

Society & Culture

8.0%

Architecture & Building

6.0%

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

Alectown Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Alectown Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

5.4%

$400-$499/wk

10.7%

$500-$649/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.4%

$4,000+/wk

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Alectown Marital Status

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Married

67.5% 83

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Divorced

4.1% 5

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Widowed

8.9% 11

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Never married

19.5% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Alectown Ancestry

English

36.2%

Australian

34.7%

German

7.7%

Irish

7.7%

Scottish

4.1%

New Zealander

2.6%

Samoan

2.6%

Other

2.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Alectown School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

35.7%

Primary — Government

32.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

21.4%

Pre-school

10.7%

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

Alectown Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.9% 17

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No need for assistance

94.1% 269

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

Alectown Volunteering

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Volunteer

38.1% 43

—

Not a volunteer

61.9% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Alectown How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.3%

Did not go to work

17.5%

Walked only

7.9%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

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

Alectown Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.8%

1 vehicle

33.9%

2 vehicles

28.8%

3 vehicles

15.3%

4+ vehicles

15.3%

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

Alectown Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

19.2%

3 bedrooms

38.5%

4 bedrooms

36.5%

5 bedrooms

5.8%

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

Alectown Population Mobility

14.1%

moved in the last year

32.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Alectown Indigenous Population

2.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

277

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Alectown Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Alectown Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.2%

$1-$149/wk

9.6%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

7.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

13.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Alectown Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.7%

Couple — no children

32.5%

Couple — no children under 15

20.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.3%

One parent — children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Alectown Military Service

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Previously served

3.4% 4

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Never served

96.6% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Alectown Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

23.0% 28

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Did not provide

77.0% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Alectown Children Ever Born

No children

21.1%

1 child

15.8%

3 children

15.8%

4 children

47.4%

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

Alectown When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Alectown Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.0%

5–14 hours

28.3%

15–29 hours

11.7%

30+ hours

15.8%

Did not do domestic work

19.2%

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

Alectown Household Size

1 person

33.3%

2 persons

38.9%

3 persons

13.0%

4 persons

5.6%

5 persons

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Alectown Where Residents Moved From

Same address

122

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Alectown Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Alectown Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Alectown Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,803/wk

Median Rent $160/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Alectown

Your weekly income

≈ $7,813/month

Median rent $160/wk

Left after rent $1,643/wk

Rent share 8.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Malabar

Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $10/wk

Alectown vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Benolong

Pop: 76 Income: $891/wk Rent: $240/wk

Euroley

Pop: 76 Income: $850/wk Rent: $600/wk

Fishermans Bay

Pop: 76 Income: $887/wk Rent: $350/wk

Mangoola

Pop: 76 Income: $487/wk Rent: $270/wk

Manobalai

Pop: 76 Income: $669/wk Rent: $253/wk

Saumarez

Pop: 76 Income: $680/wk Rent: $303/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alectown

What is the population of Alectown NSW?

The population of Alectown NSW is 151 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Alectown is ranked #7,735 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Alectown?

The median personal income in Alectown NSW is $733 per week, or $38,116 per year.The median household income is $1,803 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.Alectown is ranked #4,862 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Alectown?

Median rent in Alectown NSW is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 8.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Alectown ranks #8,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Alectown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alectown NSW is $1,257. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Alectown?

The median age in Alectown NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Alectown a good suburb to live in?

Alectown is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 151.The median income is $733/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10029. All dollar figures in AUD.