Bethungra NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bethungra NSW is 137 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bethungra is $519 per week ($26,988 per year). Median rent in Bethungra is $113 per week ($490 per month). Bethungra has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Bethungra has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bethungra is England. The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bethungra is $813.

There were 4 recorded offences in Bethungra in 2025-26, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Bethungra Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bethungra Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$519/wk
$26,988 per year
#8017 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$113/wk
$490 per month
#8575 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$813/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Bethungra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (78) Female 45.5% (65)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
137 people · 301.0 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Bethungra Age Distribution

0-4
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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bethungra Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
57.8% 26 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.2% 19 dwellings

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

Bethungra Country of Birth

Australia
94.1%
England
5.9%

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

Bethungra Religion

No Religion
32.9%
Catholic
22.9%
Anglican
20.0%
Not stated
7.1%
Christian (other)
6.4%
Other Religions Tot
3.6%
Othr Rel Sikhism
3.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bethungra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
37.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.7%

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

Bethungra Employment

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Employed full-time
43.8% 46 people
Employed part-time
18.1% 19 people
🏠
Not in labour force
38.1% 40 people

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

Bethungra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
29.2%
Bachelor Degree
16.9%
Postgraduate Degree
6.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.6%

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

Bethungra Occupation

Managers
35.6%
Community & Personal Service
20.0%
Labourers
17.8%
Professionals
11.1%
Sales Workers
8.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.7%

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

Bethungra Field of Study

Engineering
20.0%
Agriculture & Environment
20.0%
Information Technology
16.7%
Management & Commerce
13.3%
Health
10.0%
Education
10.0%
Society & Culture
10.0%

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

Bethungra Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bethungra Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
6.3%
$400-$499/wk
10.4%
$500-$649/wk
8.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
18.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bethungra Marital Status

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Married
55.9% 66
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Divorced
7.6% 9
🕊️
Widowed
2.5% 3
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Never married
33.9% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bethungra Ancestry

English
36.7%
Australian
31.6%
Irish
8.2%
Scottish
8.2%
German
5.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.6%
Other
3.6%
Maori
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bethungra School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
72.7%
Vocational Education
27.3%

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

Bethungra Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.1% 21
No need for assistance
91.9% 238

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

Bethungra Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
26.9% 32
Not a volunteer
73.1% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bethungra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
36.4%
$600-$799/mo
27.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bethungra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.6%
Car (passenger)
8.5%
Did not go to work
8.5%
Walked only
6.4%

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

Bethungra Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.1%
1 vehicle
25.8%
2 vehicles
36.4%
3 vehicles
25.8%
4+ vehicles
6.1%

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

Bethungra Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
21.8%
3 bedrooms
47.3%
4 bedrooms
18.2%
5 bedrooms
5.5%
6+ bedrooms
7.3%

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

Bethungra Population Mobility

7.8%
moved in the last year
30.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bethungra Indigenous Population

5.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
14
Indigenous residents
236
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bethungra Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
12
Asthma
12
Diabetes
10
Lung condition
9
Mental health
7
Heart disease
4

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

Bethungra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.4%
$1-$149/wk
9.1%
$150-$299/wk
8.0%
$300-$399/wk
6.8%
$400-$499/wk
9.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
4.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bethungra Family Structure

Couple — no children
49.4%
Couple — children under 15
21.3%
Couple — no children under 15
21.3%
One parent — no children under 15
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bethungra Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.7% 3
👤
Never served
97.3% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bethungra Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.4% 21
Did not provide
82.6% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bethungra Children Ever Born

No children
12.0%
2 children
52.0%
3 children
36.0%

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

Bethungra When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
2019
5

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

Bethungra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.5%
5–14 hours
33.9%
15–29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
16.5%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

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

Bethungra Household Size

1 person
38.2%
2 persons
41.2%
3 persons
14.7%
4 persons
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bethungra Where Residents Moved From

Same address
119
Moved from NSW
4

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

Bethungra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bethungra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
2
Homicide
1
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Bethungra Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,016/wk
Median Rent $113/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.1%

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

If you earn X in Bethungra

≈ $4,403/month
Median rent $113/wk
Left after rent $903/wk
Rent share 11.1%

Bethungra vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bethungra

What is the population of Bethungra NSW?

The population of Bethungra NSW is 137 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Bethungra is ranked #8,016 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bethungra?

The median personal income in Bethungra NSW is $519 per week, or $26,988 per year.The median household income is $1,016 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Bethungra is ranked #8,017 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bethungra?

Median rent in Bethungra NSW is $113 per week ($490 per month).Rent represents 11.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bethungra ranks #8,575 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bethungra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bethungra NSW is $813. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bethungra?

The median age in Bethungra NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bethungra a good suburb to live in?

Bethungra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 137.The median income is $519/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.1% 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: 10327. All dollar figures in AUD.