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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bective Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$806/wk
$41,912 per year
#3520 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$305/wk
$1,322 per month
#4469 of 14,663
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.6 per bedroom

Bective Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.4% (90) Female 53.6% (104)

Population Density

1.5
people per km²
194 people · 133.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,718
Family income/wk

Bective 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
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bective Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
46.3% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
53.7% 29 dwellings

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

Bective Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bective Religion

Catholic
30.5%
Anglican
29.4%
No Religion
20.3%
Not stated
7.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.6%
Uniting Church
3.6%
Christian (other)
2.5%
Baptist
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bective Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.0%

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

Bective Employment

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Employed full-time
55.9% 81 people
Employed part-time
18.6% 27 people
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Unemployed
2.1% 3 people
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Not in labour force
23.4% 34 people

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

Bective Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
21.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.4%
Postgraduate Degree
3.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.6%

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

Bective Occupation

Managers
23.8%
Professionals
21.4%
Clerical & Administrative
15.5%
Community & Personal Service
10.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.0%
Sales Workers
6.0%
Labourers
6.0%

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

Bective Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.5%
Health
18.3%
Architecture & Building
15.9%
Agriculture & Environment
13.4%
Education
12.2%
Engineering
9.8%
Society & Culture
7.3%
Creative Arts
3.7%

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

Bective Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bective Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
5.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
22.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.0%
$4,000+/wk
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bective Marital Status

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Married
59.3% 96
↔️
Separated
1.9% 3
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Divorced
4.9% 8
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Widowed
9.3% 15
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Never married
24.7% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bective Ancestry

Australian
37.8%
English
32.0%
Irish
13.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.5%
Scottish
5.5%
German
3.1%
Other
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bective School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
41.7%
Vocational Education
33.3%
Primary — Catholic
12.5%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
12.5%

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

Bective Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.5% 9
No need for assistance
97.5% 346

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

Bective Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.4% 31
Not a volunteer
79.6% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bective Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
25.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
31.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bective How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.1%
Did not go to work
15.9%
Other
8.0%

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

Bective Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.4%
2 vehicles
38.8%
3 vehicles
28.4%
4+ vehicles
19.4%

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

Bective Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
7.1%
3 bedrooms
35.7%
4 bedrooms
40.0%
5 bedrooms
12.9%
6+ bedrooms
4.3%

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

Bective Population Mobility

13.6%
moved in the last year
39.4%
moved in the last 5 years
2.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
73.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bective Indigenous Population

7.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
25
Indigenous residents
314
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bective Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
21
Asthma
12
Heart disease
7
Cancer
6
Arthritis
6
Diabetes
3
Lung condition
3

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

Bective Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.3%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.6%
$500-$649/wk
7.9%
$650-$799/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bective Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.1%
Couple — children under 15
32.9%
Couple — no children under 15
17.1%
One parent — children under 15
5.7%
One parent — no children under 15
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bective Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.0% 3
👤
Never served
98.0% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bective Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.0% 22
Did not provide
85.0% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bective Children Ever Born

No children
31.3%
1 child
20.8%
2 children
25.0%
3 children
16.7%
4 children
6.3%

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

Bective When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
4

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

Bective Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.9%
5–14 hours
30.9%
15–29 hours
16.7%
30+ hours
10.5%
Did not do domestic work
16.0%

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

Bective Household Size

1 person
14.1%
2 persons
46.5%
3 persons
16.9%
4 persons
16.9%
5 persons
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bective Where Residents Moved From

Same address
159
Moved from NSW
13
Moved from QLD
8
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

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

Bective Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
83.3%
Step family — no other children
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bective Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Bective Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,575/wk
Median Rent $305/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.4%

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

If you earn X in Bective

≈ $6,825/month
Median rent $305/wk
Left after rent $1,270/wk
Rent share 19.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bective vs State & National Average

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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.