Atholwood NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Atholwood NSW is 68 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Atholwood is $512 per week ($26,624 per year). Median rent in Atholwood is $84 per week ($364 per month). Atholwood has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Atholwood has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Atholwood is $433.

There were 2 recorded offences in Atholwood in 2024-25, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Atholwood Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Atholwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$512/wk
$26,624 per year
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Median Rent
$84/wk
$364 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$433/mo
Avg household size: —

Atholwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.3% (38) Female 45.7% (32)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
68 people · 454.5 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$1,656
Family income/wk

Atholwood Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
50-54
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Atholwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
52.9% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
47.1% 8 dwellings

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

Atholwood Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Atholwood Religion

No Religion
40.6%
Catholic
21.9%
Anglican
14.1%
Christian (other)
10.9%
Not stated
7.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Atholwood Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
43.2%
Year 12 or equivalent
36.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.8%

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

Atholwood Employment

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Employed full-time
32.0% 16 people
Employed part-time
22.0% 11 people
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Not in labour force
46.0% 23 people

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

Atholwood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Atholwood Occupation

Professionals
42.9%
Managers
35.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.4%

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

Atholwood Field of Study

Architecture & Building
45.5%
Education
27.3%
Management & Commerce
27.3%

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

Atholwood Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Atholwood Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
29.6%
$800-$999/wk
18.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
25.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$4,000+/wk
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Atholwood Marital Status

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Married
65.0% 39
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Divorced
8.3% 5
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Widowed
11.7% 7
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Never married
15.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Atholwood Ancestry

Australian
41.2%
English
27.1%
Other
12.9%
Italian
8.2%
Scottish
7.1%
Dutch
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Atholwood School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
57.1%
Primary — Government
42.9%

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

Atholwood Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
14.0% 17
No need for assistance
86.0% 104

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

Atholwood Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.4% 14
Not a volunteer
73.6% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Atholwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
50.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Atholwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Walked only
33.3%

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

Atholwood Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.4%
2 vehicles
57.7%
3 vehicles
15.4%
4+ vehicles
11.5%

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

Atholwood Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
12.5%
2 bedrooms
20.8%
3 bedrooms
54.2%
4 bedrooms
12.5%

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

Atholwood Population Mobility

16.4%
moved in the last year
36.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
48.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Atholwood Indigenous Population

9.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
12
Indigenous residents
112
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Atholwood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Asthma
5
Arthritis
4
Cancer
3

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

Atholwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
34.5%
$400-$499/wk
24.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
31.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Atholwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
43.4%
Couple — no children
39.6%
One parent — children under 15
9.4%
One parent — no children under 15
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Atholwood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.7% 9
Did not provide
83.3% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Atholwood Children Ever Born

2 children
36.4%
3 children
63.6%

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

Atholwood When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3

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

Atholwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.0%
5–14 hours
28.0%
15–29 hours
6.0%
30+ hours
22.0%
Did not do domestic work
24.0%

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

Atholwood Household Size

1 person
24.0%
2 persons
48.0%
4 persons
12.0%
5 persons
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Atholwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address
51
Moved from NSW
9

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

Atholwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Atholwood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Property Damage
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2023
2024

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

Atholwood Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,406/wk
Median Rent $84/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.0%

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

If you earn X in Atholwood

≈ $6,093/month
Median rent $84/wk
Left after rent $1,322/wk
Rent share 6.0%

Atholwood vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Atholwood

What is the population of Atholwood NSW?

The population of Atholwood NSW is 68 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Atholwood?

The median personal income in Atholwood NSW is $512 per week, or $26,624 per year.The median household income is $1,406 per week.Family income is $1,656 per week.

How much is rent in Atholwood?

Median rent in Atholwood NSW is $84 per week ($364 per month).Rent represents 6.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Atholwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Atholwood NSW is $433. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Atholwood?

The median age in Atholwood NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Atholwood a good suburb to live in?

Atholwood is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 68.The median income is $512/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.0% 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: 10105. All dollar figures in AUD.