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Avonside NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Avonside NSW is 157 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Avonside is $928 per week ($48,256 per year). Median rent in Avonside is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Avonside has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Avonside has a population density of 2.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Avonside is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Avonside is $1,733.

There were 1 recorded offences in Avonside in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Avonside Population

residents (Census 2021)

Avonside Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$928/wk

$48,256 per year

#1827 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$500/wk

$2,167 per month

#576 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Avonside Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (76) Female 49.3% (74)

Population Density

2.7

people per km²

157 people · 57.4 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,583

Family income/wk

Avonside Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Avonside Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.0% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.0% 23 dwellings

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

Avonside Country of Birth

Australia

95.5%

England

4.5%

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

Avonside Religion

No Religion

44.0%

Catholic

20.8%

Anglican

18.9%

Not stated

6.3%

Uniting Church

5.0%

Pentecostal

3.1%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Avonside Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

68.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.4%

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

Avonside Employment

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Employed full-time

46.6% 55 people

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Employed part-time

28.8% 34 people

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Not in labour force

24.6% 29 people

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

Avonside Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.3%

Bachelor Degree

31.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.5%

Postgraduate Degree

15.0%

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

Avonside Occupation

Managers

27.3%

Professionals

25.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.6%

Sales Workers

10.6%

Clerical & Administrative

10.6%

Community & Personal Service

7.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.5%

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

Avonside Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.3%

Engineering

16.5%

Education

11.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.1%

Health

10.1%

Creative Arts

6.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.3%

Agriculture & Environment

5.1%

Society & Culture

5.1%

Architecture & Building

3.8%

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

Avonside Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Avonside Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.9%

$4,000+/wk

31.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Avonside Marital Status

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Married

58.7% 74

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Separated

2.4% 3

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Divorced

8.7% 11

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Never married

30.2% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Avonside Ancestry

English

30.5%

Australian

28.6%

Irish

12.7%

Other

8.2%

Scottish

6.8%

Dutch

3.6%

French

2.3%

German

2.3%

Italian

1.8%

Polish

1.8%

Welsh

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Avonside School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

29.6%

Primary — Government

25.9%

Secondary — Government

18.5%

Vocational Education

14.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.1%

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

Avonside Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.7% 5

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No need for assistance

98.3% 288

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

Avonside Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.6% 30

—

Not a volunteer

75.4% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Avonside Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

32.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Avonside How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.7%

Did not go to work

25.7%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Walked only

4.3%

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

Avonside Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.1%

2 vehicles

39.3%

3 vehicles

33.9%

4+ vehicles

10.7%

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

Avonside Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.3%

3 bedrooms

35.7%

4 bedrooms

28.6%

5 bedrooms

14.3%

6+ bedrooms

7.1%

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

Avonside Population Mobility

8.7%

moved in the last year

49.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

75.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Avonside Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

288

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Avonside Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Arthritis

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

Avonside Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.8%

$1-$149/wk

7.7%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

13.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,500+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Avonside Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.2%

Couple — no children

29.0%

Couple — no children under 15

25.2%

One parent — children under 15

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Avonside Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.3% 14

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Did not provide

88.7% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Avonside Children Ever Born

No children

30.0%

1 child

22.0%

2 children

24.0%

3 children

8.0%

4 children

16.0%

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

Avonside When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Avonside Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.7%

5–14 hours

36.1%

15–29 hours

17.2%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

5.7%

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

Avonside Household Size

1 person

5.6%

2 persons

48.1%

3 persons

18.5%

4 persons

18.5%

5 persons

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Avonside Where Residents Moved From

Same address

137

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Avonside Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.0%

Step family — no other children

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Avonside Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2025

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

Avonside Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,250/wk

Median Rent $500/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.2%

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

If you earn X in Avonside

Your weekly income

≈ $9,750/month

Median rent $500/wk

Left after rent $1,750/wk

Rent share 22.2%

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Avonside vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Billys Creek

Pop: 79 Income: $437/wk Rent: $225/wk

Boambolo

Pop: 79 Income: $1,399/wk Rent: $330/wk

Bullio

Pop: 79 Income: $638/wk Rent: $185/wk

Grevillia

Pop: 79 Income: $415/wk Rent: $200/wk

Harolds Cross

Pop: 79 Income: $1,140/wk Rent: $320/wk

Kilgra

Pop: 79 Income: $537/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Avonside

What is the population of Avonside NSW?

The population of Avonside NSW is 157 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.7 people per km².Avonside is ranked #7,639 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Avonside?

The median personal income in Avonside NSW is $928 per week, or $48,256 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,583 per week.Avonside is ranked #1,827 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Avonside?

Median rent in Avonside NSW is $500 per week ($2,167 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Avonside ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Avonside?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Avonside NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Avonside?

The median age in Avonside NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Avonside a good suburb to live in?

Avonside is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 157.The median income is $928/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% 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: 10118. All dollar figures in AUD.