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Backwater NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Backwater, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Backwater NSW is 19 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Backwater is $665 per week ($34,580 per year). Backwater has a median age of 64 years, older than the national median of 38. Backwater has a population density of 0.2 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (100% of residents).
There were 3 recorded offences in Backwater in 2024-25, a rate of 158 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).
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Backwater Population
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Backwater Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
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Backwater Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Backwater Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Backwater Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Backwater Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Backwater Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Backwater Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Backwater Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Backwater Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Backwater Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Backwater Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Backwater Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Backwater Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Backwater Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Backwater Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Backwater Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Backwater Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Backwater Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Backwater Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Backwater Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Backwater Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Backwater Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Backwater Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Backwater Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Backwater Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Backwater Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Backwater Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backwater
What is the population of Backwater NSW?
The population of Backwater NSW is 19 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².
What is the median income in Backwater?
The median personal income in Backwater NSW is $665 per week, or $34,580 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.
What is the median age in Backwater?
The median age in Backwater NSW is 64 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Backwater a good suburb to live in?
Backwater is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 19.The median income is $665/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 10132. All dollar figures in AUD.