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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Backmede Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$665/wk
$34,580 per year
#6078 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$276/wk
$1,196 per month
#5544 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,421/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Backmede Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (84) Female 46.2% (72)

Population Density

5.2
people per km²
153 people · 29.5 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,958
Family income/wk

Backmede 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
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Backmede Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
55.0% 22 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
45.0% 18 dwellings

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

Backmede Country of Birth

Australia
96.0%
England
4.0%

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

Backmede Religion

No Religion
37.8%
Catholic
24.3%
Anglican
19.6%
Not stated
5.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.7%
Christian (other)
3.4%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
2.7%
Uniting Church
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Backmede Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
43.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.5%

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

Backmede Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

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

Backmede Employment

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Employed full-time
45.2% 56 people
Employed part-time
16.9% 21 people
🏠
Not in labour force
37.9% 47 people

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

Backmede Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.7%
Bachelor Degree
25.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.6%

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

Backmede Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
35.1%
Professionals
21.6%
Managers
18.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
16.2%
Clerical & Administrative
8.1%

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

Backmede Field of Study

Engineering
23.3%
Management & Commerce
23.3%
Health
16.3%
Education
14.0%
Architecture & Building
11.6%
Agriculture & Environment
11.6%

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

Backmede Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Backmede Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
8.3%
$150-$299/wk
11.1%
$500-$649/wk
13.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
22.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Backmede Marital Status

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Married
58.6% 75
↔️
Separated
5.5% 7
📋
Divorced
3.1% 4
🕊️
Widowed
3.9% 5
👤
Never married
28.9% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Backmede Ancestry

Australian
37.1%
English
29.4%
Irish
11.9%
Scottish
11.9%
German
6.7%
Dutch
1.5%
Other
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Backmede School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
34.8%
Secondary — Government
30.4%
Primary — Government
21.7%
Primary — Catholic
13.0%

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

Backmede Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.7% 11
No need for assistance
96.3% 283

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

Backmede Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
18.7% 23
Not a volunteer
81.3% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Backmede Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
33.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
33.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Backmede How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.4%
Did not go to work
20.3%
Truck
10.2%
Car (passenger)
5.1%

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

Backmede Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.5%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
23.6%
4+ vehicles
21.8%

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

Backmede Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
10.0%
3 bedrooms
36.0%
4 bedrooms
48.0%
5 bedrooms
6.0%

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

Backmede Population Mobility

7.4%
moved in the last year
29.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Backmede Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
281
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Backmede Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Asthma
12
Arthritis
11
Heart disease
9
Diabetes
6
Lung condition
3

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

Backmede Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
10.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
3.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
23.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Backmede Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
41.4%
Couple — no children
28.9%
Couple — no children under 15
25.8%
One parent — no children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Backmede Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.2% 4
👤
Never served
96.8% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Backmede Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
19.2% 24
Did not provide
80.8% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Backmede Children Ever Born

No children
21.2%
2 children
24.2%
3 children
45.5%
5+ children
9.1%

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

Backmede When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3
1991–2000
3

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

Backmede Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.0%
5–14 hours
26.4%
15–29 hours
21.5%
30+ hours
13.2%
Did not do domestic work
19.8%

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

Backmede Household Size

1 person
10.4%
2 persons
39.6%
3 persons
22.9%
4 persons
8.3%
5 persons
10.4%
6+ persons
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Backmede Where Residents Moved From

Same address
137
Moved from NSW
8

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

Backmede Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
70.8%
Blended family — no other children
16.7%
Step family — no other children
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Backmede Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 16 total

Weapons
4
Theft
3
Property Damage
3
Assault
2
Other Against Person
2
Drug Offences
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Backmede Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,843/wk
Median Rent $276/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.0%

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

If you earn X in Backmede

≈ $7,986/month
Median rent $276/wk
Left after rent $1,567/wk
Rent share 15.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Backmede vs State & National Average

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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.