Bewong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bewong NSW is 80 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bewong is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Bewong is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Bewong has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Bewong has a population density of 19.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bewong is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bewong is $2,167.

There were 2 recorded offences in Bewong in 2025-26, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Bewong Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bewong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$662/wk
$34,424 per year
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Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Bewong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (48) Female 46.7% (42)

Population Density

19.1
people per km²
80 people · 4.2 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,833
Family income/wk

Bewong Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bewong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
40.0% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
60.0% 15 dwellings

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

Bewong Country of Birth

Australia
92.9%
England
7.1%

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

Bewong Religion

No Religion
52.0%
Anglican
32.0%
Catholic
9.3%
Uniting Church
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bewong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.9%

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

Bewong Employment

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Employed full-time
37.1% 23 people
Employed part-time
19.4% 12 people
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Not in labour force
43.5% 27 people

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

Bewong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.0%
Bachelor Degree
23.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.7%

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

Bewong Occupation

Professionals
29.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.8%
Community & Personal Service
16.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
16.1%
Managers
12.9%

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

Bewong Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Management & Commerce
29.2%
Health
12.5%
Society & Culture
12.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
12.5%

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

Bewong Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bewong Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
16.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
16.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
27.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bewong Marital Status

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Married
54.7% 35
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Divorced
4.7% 3
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Never married
40.6% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bewong Ancestry

English
33.1%
Australian
18.9%
Irish
16.5%
Scottish
7.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.5%
Welsh
5.5%
Chinese
4.7%
German
3.9%
Other
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bewong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
44.4%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
38.9%
Vocational Education
16.7%

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

Bewong Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.4% 4
No need for assistance
97.6% 160

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

Bewong Volunteering

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Volunteer
6.1% 4
Not a volunteer
93.9% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bewong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
50.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bewong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.7%
Did not go to work
14.3%

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

Bewong Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.4%
2 vehicles
39.3%
3 vehicles
21.4%
4+ vehicles
17.9%

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

Bewong Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
23.3%
3 bedrooms
23.3%
4 bedrooms
30.0%
5 bedrooms
23.3%

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

Bewong Population Mobility

16.1%
moved in the last year
32.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bewong Indigenous Population

6.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
11
Indigenous residents
154
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bewong Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
7
Arthritis
6
Diabetes
6
Heart disease
5
Kidney disease
3
Mental health
3

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

Bewong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
15.3%
$150-$299/wk
10.2%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
15.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bewong Family Structure

Couple — no children
38.5%
Couple — children under 15
27.7%
Couple — no children under 15
23.1%
One parent — children under 15
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bewong Military Service

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Previously served
4.7% 3
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Never served
95.3% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bewong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.8% 9
Did not provide
86.2% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bewong Children Ever Born

No children
28.6%
1 child
28.6%
2 children
42.9%

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

Bewong When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1971–1980
4

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

Bewong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
8.8%
5–14 hours
38.2%
15–29 hours
7.4%
30+ hours
23.5%
Did not do domestic work
22.1%

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

Bewong Household Size

1 person
23.1%
2 persons
42.3%
3 persons
23.1%
4 persons
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bewong Where Residents Moved From

Same address
73
Moved from NSW
11

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

Bewong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bewong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Bewong Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
959
avg ICSEA score
365
total students
St Georges Basin Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 365 students
959
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bewong Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,774/wk
Median Rent $450/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.4%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Bewong

≈ $7,687/month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $1,324/wk
Rent share 25.4%

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Bewong vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bewong

What is the population of Bewong NSW?

The population of Bewong NSW is 80 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Bewong?

The median personal income in Bewong NSW is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year.The median household income is $1,774 per week.Family income is $1,833 per week.

How much is rent in Bewong?

Median rent in Bewong NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 25.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Bewong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bewong 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 Bewong?

The median age in Bewong NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bewong a good suburb to live in?

Bewong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 80.The median income is $662/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.4% 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: 10331. All dollar figures in AUD.