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Austinmer NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Austinmer NSW is 2,725 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Austinmer is $1,080 per week ($56,160 per year). Median rent in Austinmer is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Austinmer has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Austinmer has a population density of 811.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Austinmer is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Austinmer is $2,726.

There were 24 recorded offences in Austinmer in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (13 offences).

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Austinmer Population

residents (Census 2021)

Austinmer Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,080/wk

$56,160 per year

#789 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$550/wk

$2,383 per month

#360 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,726/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Austinmer Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (1,346) Female 50.6% (1,381)

Population Density

811.7

people per km²

2,725 people · 3.4 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,955

Family income/wk

Austinmer 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)

Austinmer Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.8% 428 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.2% 326 dwellings

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

Austinmer Country of Birth

Australia

91.7%

England

7.4%

Germany

0.7%

India

0.2%

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

Austinmer Religion

No Religion

56.2%

Catholic

19.7%

Anglican

14.0%

Not stated

5.1%

Uniting Church

1.9%

Christian (other)

1.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.1%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Austinmer Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

77.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.2%

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

Austinmer Languages Spoken at Home

German

28.1%

Other

25.0%

Italian

15.6%

Portuguese

12.5%

French

9.4%

Vietnamese

9.4%

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

Austinmer Employment

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Employed full-time

34.3% 686 people

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Employed part-time

24.6% 492 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 53 people

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Not in labour force

38.4% 767 people

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

Austinmer Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

39.7%

Postgraduate Degree

20.9%

Certificate III/IV

16.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.1%

Certificate I/II

1.5%

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

Austinmer Occupation

Professionals

48.4%

Managers

17.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.0%

Clerical & Administrative

9.5%

Community & Personal Service

7.8%

Sales Workers

2.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.2%

Labourers

1.5%

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

Austinmer Field of Study

Society & Culture

17.8%

Management & Commerce

16.5%

Health

15.0%

Creative Arts

10.8%

Engineering

10.7%

Education

10.1%

Architecture & Building

6.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.5%

Agriculture & Environment

3.4%

Information Technology

2.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.0%

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

Austinmer Dwelling Types

Separate house

89.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

9.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Austinmer Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.0%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

0.7%

$300-$399/wk

0.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

4.2%

$800-$999/wk

4.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.3%

$4,000+/wk

30.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Austinmer Marital Status

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Married

52.9% 1,152

↔️

Separated

2.3% 50

📋

Divorced

7.4% 162

🕊️

Widowed

3.9% 86

👤

Never married

33.4% 728

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Austinmer Ancestry

English

30.8%

Australian

27.8%

Irish

13.2%

Scottish

9.5%

Other

5.9%

German

3.3%

Italian

3.3%

Dutch

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.4%

Welsh

1.1%

Polish

1.0%

New Zealander

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Austinmer School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.8%

Secondary — Government

18.1%

Pre-school

12.2%

Secondary — Catholic

11.7%

Vocational Education

9.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.5%

Primary — Catholic

4.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.7%

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

Austinmer Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.9% 155

✅

No need for assistance

97.1% 5,138

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

Austinmer Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.0% 490

—

Not a volunteer

77.0% 1,637

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Austinmer Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.6%

$300-$449/mo

1.3%

$450-$599/mo

2.6%

$600-$799/mo

1.3%

$800-$999/mo

5.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

6.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

28.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Austinmer How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.7%

Did not go to work

27.1%

Walked only

2.8%

Car (passenger)

2.8%

Train

1.8%

Bicycle

0.7%

Truck

0.4%

Other

0.4%

Bus

0.4%

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

Austinmer Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.1%

1 vehicle

32.0%

2 vehicles

44.6%

3 vehicles

14.4%

4+ vehicles

6.9%

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

Austinmer Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.4%

2 bedrooms

13.7%

3 bedrooms

42.1%

4 bedrooms

30.1%

5 bedrooms

9.4%

6+ bedrooms

2.1%

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

Austinmer Population Mobility

12.1%

moved in the last year

33.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Austinmer Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

5,245

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Austinmer Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

204

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Austinmer Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500+/wk

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Austinmer Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.5%

Couple — no children

25.6%

Couple — no children under 15

19.1%

One parent — no children under 15

5.2%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Austinmer Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.4% 8

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

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Previously served

2.2% 47

👤

Never served

97.3% 2,075

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Austinmer Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.6% 288

—

Did not provide

86.4% 1,832

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Austinmer Children Ever Born

No children

31.4%

1 child

13.2%

2 children

31.6%

3 children

19.3%

4 children

3.8%

5+ children

0.7%

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

Austinmer When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Austinmer Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.6%

5–14 hours

35.6%

15–29 hours

20.4%

30+ hours

10.4%

Did not do domestic work

13.0%

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

Austinmer Household Size

1 person

17.0%

2 persons

34.0%

3 persons

18.3%

4 persons

19.7%

5 persons

9.2%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Austinmer Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,314

Moved from NSW

187

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from ACT

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

Austinmer Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.4%

Step family — no other children

7.3%

Blended family — no other children

2.5%

Other couple — children only

1.0%

Intact family — other children present

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Austinmer Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 24 total

Theft

Traffic

Other Against Person

Weapons

Assault

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Austinmer Schools

schools nearby

government

1114

avg ICSEA score

1,230

total students

Austinmer Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 227 students

1132

ICSEA

St Michael's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 183 students

1130

ICSEA

Thirroul Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 367 students

1119

ICSEA

Coledale Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 135 students

1118

ICSEA

Bulli Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 318 students

1069

ICSEA

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

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Austinmer Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,586/wk

Median Rent $550/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.3%

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

If you earn X in Austinmer

Your weekly income

≈ $11,206/month

Median rent $550/wk

Left after rent $2,036/wk

Rent share 21.3%

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Austinmer vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,364 Income: $582/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 1,372 Income: $725/wk Rent: $215/wk

Coledale

Pop: 1,372 Income: $1,001/wk Rent: $600/wk

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Pop: 1,372 Income: $775/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 1,373 Income: $513/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 1,375 Income: $1,373/wk Rent: $1,625/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Austinmer

What is the population of Austinmer NSW?

The population of Austinmer NSW is 2,725 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 811.7 people per km².Austinmer is ranked #2,573 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Austinmer?

The median personal income in Austinmer NSW is $1,080 per week, or $56,160 per year.The median household income is $2,586 per week.Family income is $2,955 per week.Austinmer is ranked #789 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Austinmer?

Median rent in Austinmer NSW is $550 per week ($2,383 per month).Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Austinmer ranks #360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Austinmer?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Austinmer NSW is $2,726. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Austinmer?

The median age in Austinmer NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Austinmer a good suburb to live in?

Austinmer is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,725.The median income is $1,080/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% 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: 10109. All dollar figures in AUD.