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Berthong NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Berthong, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Berthong NSW is 65 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Berthong is $833 per week ($43,316 per year). Median rent in Berthong is $200 per week ($867 per month). Berthong has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Berthong has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Berthong in 2024-25, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Berthong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Berthong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$833/wk

$43,316 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

32years

6 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Berthong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (30) Female 50.0% (30)

Population Density

0.4

people per km²

65 people · 167.2 km²

Households

3.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,374

Family income/wk

Berthong Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

65-69

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Berthong Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage

41.7% 5 dwellings

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Owned outright

58.3% 7 dwellings

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

Berthong Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Berthong Religion

No Religion

36.9%

Catholic

32.3%

Anglican

12.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

7.7%

Christian (other)

6.2%

Not stated

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Berthong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

67.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.6%

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

Berthong Employment

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Employed full-time

53.7% 22 people

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Employed part-time

31.7% 13 people

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Not in labour force

14.6% 6 people

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

Berthong Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

48.3%

Certificate III/IV

20.7%

Postgraduate Degree

17.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

13.8%

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

Berthong Occupation

Managers

40.7%

Clerical & Administrative

18.5%

Professionals

14.8%

Labourers

14.8%

Community & Personal Service

11.1%

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

Berthong Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

26.9%

Education

19.2%

Management & Commerce

19.2%

Engineering

11.5%

Health

11.5%

Society & Culture

11.5%

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

Berthong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Berthong Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk

36.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

27.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Berthong Marital Status

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Married

58.7% 27

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Never married

41.3% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Berthong Ancestry

English

36.5%

Scottish

24.0%

Australian

19.8%

Irish

12.5%

South African

4.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Berthong School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

55.6%

Pre-school

44.4%

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

Berthong Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 113

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

Berthong Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.6% 7

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Not a volunteer

84.4% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Berthong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

85.0%

Walked only

15.0%

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

Berthong Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.1%

2 vehicles

36.8%

3 vehicles

21.1%

4+ vehicles

21.1%

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

Berthong Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

30.8%

4 bedrooms

69.2%

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

Berthong Population Mobility

19.0%

moved in the last year

36.5%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Berthong Indigenous Population

2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

113

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Berthong Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

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

Berthong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.3%

$650-$799/wk

22.0%

$800-$999/wk

17.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

22.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Berthong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.6%

Couple — no children under 15

22.8%

Couple — no children

17.5%

One parent — children under 15

14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Berthong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.8% 6

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Did not provide

87.2% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Berthong Children Ever Born

No children

100.0%

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

Berthong When Migrants Arrived

2018

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

Berthong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.7%

5–14 hours

19.6%

15–29 hours

15.2%

30+ hours

15.2%

Did not do domestic work

28.3%

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

Berthong Household Size

1 person

21.1%

2 persons

31.6%

3 persons

31.6%

4 persons

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Berthong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

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

Berthong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

72.7%

Step family — no other children

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Berthong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Berthong Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,250/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.9%

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

If you earn X in Berthong

Your weekly income

≈ $9,750/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $2,050/wk

Rent share 8.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Walgett

Income: $823/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $25/wk

Bourke

Income: $860/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Coleambally

Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Hamilton South

Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $38/wk

Trangie

Income: $711/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Malabar

Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $50/wk

Hay (NSW)

Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $25/wk

Berthong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Berrico

Pop: 33 Income: $695/wk

Glennies Creek

Pop: 33 Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $400/wk

Gunbar

Pop: 33 Income: $725/wk

Limerick

Pop: 33 Income: $787/wk

Lords Hill

Pop: 33 Income: $1,124/wk Rent: $220/wk

Mount Harris

Pop: 33 Income: $1,024/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Berthong

What is the population of Berthong NSW?

The population of Berthong NSW is 65 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Berthong?

The median personal income in Berthong NSW is $833 per week, or $43,316 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.

How much is rent in Berthong?

Median rent in Berthong NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 8.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Berthong?

The median age in Berthong NSW is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Berthong a good suburb to live in?

Berthong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 65.The median income is $833/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10325. All dollar figures in AUD.