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Backmede NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Backmede, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Backmede NSW is 153 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Backmede is $665 per week ($34,580 per year). Median rent in Backmede is $276 per week ($1,196 per month). Backmede has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Backmede has a population density of 5.2 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Backmede is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Backmede is $1,421.
There were 16 recorded offences in Backmede in 2024-25, a rate of 105 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (4 offences).
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Backmede Population
Backmede Median Income & Rent
Backmede Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Backmede Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Backmede Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Backmede Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Backmede Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Backmede Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Backmede Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Backmede Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Backmede Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Backmede Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Backmede Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Backmede Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Backmede Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Backmede Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Backmede Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Backmede School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Backmede Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Backmede Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Backmede Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Backmede How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Backmede Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Backmede Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Backmede Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Backmede Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Backmede Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Backmede Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Backmede Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Backmede Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Backmede Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Backmede Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Backmede When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Backmede Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Backmede Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Backmede Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Backmede Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Backmede Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 16 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Backmede Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backmede
What is the population of Backmede NSW?
The population of Backmede NSW is 153 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.2 people per km².Backmede is ranked #7,708 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Backmede?
The median personal income in Backmede NSW is $665 per week, or $34,580 per year.The median household income is $1,843 per week.Family income is $1,958 per week.Backmede is ranked #6,078 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Backmede?
Median rent in Backmede NSW is $276 per week ($1,196 per month).Rent represents 15.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Backmede ranks #5,544 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Backmede?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Backmede NSW is $1,421. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Backmede?
The median age in Backmede NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Backmede a good suburb to live in?
Backmede is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 153.The median income is $665/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.0% 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: 10131. All dollar figures in AUD.