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Alison NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Alison NSW is 99 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Alison is $792 per week ($41,184 per year). Median rent in Alison is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Alison has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Alison has a population density of 5.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Alison is England. The most common religion is Anglican (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alison is $2,214.

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Alison Population

residents (Census 2021)

Alison Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$792/wk

$41,184 per year

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Median Rent

$270/wk

$1,170 per month

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,214/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Alison Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.1% (49) Female 52.9% (55)

Population Density

5.1

people per km²

99 people · 19.3 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$2,312

Family income/wk

Alison Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

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)

Alison Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

71.4% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

28.6% 8 dwellings

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

Alison Country of Birth

Australia

90.5%

England

9.5%

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

Alison Religion

Anglican

36.4%

No Religion

34.3%

Catholic

18.2%

Uniting Church

6.1%

Not stated

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Alison Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.5%

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

Alison Employment

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Employed full-time

28.4% 21 people

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Employed part-time

25.7% 19 people

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Unemployed

5.4% 4 people

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Not in labour force

40.5% 30 people

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

Alison Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

32.7%

Bachelor Degree

30.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.3%

Postgraduate Degree

14.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.1%

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

Alison Occupation

Professionals

35.5%

Managers

32.3%

Community & Personal Service

16.1%

Clerical & Administrative

16.1%

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

Alison Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.3%

Health

18.9%

Agriculture & Environment

13.5%

Engineering

13.5%

Education

10.8%

Society & Culture

10.8%

Architecture & Building

8.1%

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

Alison Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Alison Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

19.6%

$500-$649/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

21.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.8%

$4,000+/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Alison Marital Status

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Married

51.9% 40

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Divorced

14.3% 11

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Widowed

9.1% 7

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Never married

24.7% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Alison Ancestry

Australian

39.0%

English

27.6%

Scottish

17.9%

German

6.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.3%

Irish

3.3%

Other

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Alison School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

40.0%

Primary — Government

30.0%

Vocational Education

30.0%

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

Alison Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.4% 9

✅

No need for assistance

94.6% 159

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

Alison Volunteering

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Volunteer

31.5% 23

—

Not a volunteer

68.5% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Alison Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Alison How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

90.3%

Did not go to work

9.7%

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

Alison Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.0%

2 vehicles

27.0%

3 vehicles

35.1%

4+ vehicles

10.8%

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

Alison Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.3%

3 bedrooms

31.4%

4 bedrooms

34.3%

5 bedrooms

20.0%

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

Alison Population Mobility

8.4%

moved in the last year

40.2%

moved in the last 5 years

8.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Alison Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

161

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Alison Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Alison Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$400-$499/wk

7.5%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

15.1%

$800-$999/wk

13.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

17.0%

$3,500+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Alison Family Structure

Couple — no children

33.9%

Couple — children under 15

30.6%

Couple — no children under 15

19.4%

One parent — no children under 15

11.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Alison Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 3

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Never served

96.1% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Alison Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

7.9% 6

—

Did not provide

92.1% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Alison Children Ever Born

No children

18.8%

2 children

56.3%

3 children

25.0%

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

Alison When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

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

Alison Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.0%

5–14 hours

25.0%

15–29 hours

14.5%

30+ hours

15.8%

Did not do domestic work

19.7%

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

Alison Household Size

1 person

37.0%

2 persons

43.5%

3 persons

10.9%

5 persons

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Alison Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Alison Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Alison Schools

schools nearby

government

914

avg ICSEA score

191

total students

Dungog Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 191 students

914

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Alison Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $270/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.6%

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

If you earn X in Alison

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $270/wk

Left after rent $1,105/wk

Rent share 19.6%

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Alison vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Ardglen

Pop: 50 Income: $575/wk Rent: $100/wk

Brookdale (NSW)

Pop: 50 Income: $1,142/wk Rent: $150/wk

Dry Creek (NSW)

Pop: 50 Income: $966/wk

Duck Creek

Pop: 50 Income: $477/wk Rent: $240/wk

Durras North

Pop: 50 Income: $820/wk Rent: $190/wk

Great Mackerel Beach

Pop: 50 Income: $780/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alison

What is the population of Alison NSW?

The population of Alison NSW is 99 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Alison?

The median personal income in Alison NSW is $792 per week, or $41,184 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $2,312 per week.

How much is rent in Alison?

Median rent in Alison NSW is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Alison?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alison NSW is $2,214. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Alison?

The median age in Alison NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Alison a good suburb to live in?

Alison is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 99.The median income is $792/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% 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: 10035. All dollar figures in AUD.