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Bective NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bective, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Bective NSW is 194 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bective is $806 per week ($41,912 per year). Median rent in Bective is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Bective has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Bective has a population density of 1.5 people per km².
The most common religion is Catholic (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bective is $2,167.
There were 1 recorded offences in Bective in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).
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Bective Population
Bective Median Income & Rent
Bective Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Bective Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bective Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bective Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Bective Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Bective Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Bective Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Bective Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Bective Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Bective Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Bective Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Bective Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Bective Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Bective Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Bective School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Bective Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Bective Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Bective Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Bective How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Bective Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Bective Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Bective Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Bective Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Bective Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Bective Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Bective Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Bective Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Bective Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Bective Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Bective When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Bective Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Bective Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Bective Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Bective Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Bective Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Bective Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bective
What is the population of Bective NSW?
The population of Bective NSW is 194 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².Bective is ranked #7,031 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Bective?
The median personal income in Bective NSW is $806 per week, or $41,912 per year.The median household income is $1,575 per week.Family income is $1,718 per week.Bective is ranked #3,520 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Bective?
Median rent in Bective NSW is $305 per week ($1,322 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bective ranks #4,469 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Bective?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bective NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Bective?
The median age in Bective NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Bective a good suburb to live in?
Bective is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 194.The median income is $806/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% 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: 10245. All dollar figures in AUD.