New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Biala NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Biala NSW is 84 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Biala is $1,017 per week ($52,884 per year). Median rent in Biala is $230 per week ($997 per month). Biala has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Biala has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Biala is $5,042.

There were 1 recorded offences in Biala in 2024-25, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Biala Population

residents (Census 2021)

Biala Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,017/wk

$52,884 per year

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Median Rent

$230/wk

$997 per month

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$5,042/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Biala Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.3% (49) Female 41.7% (35)

Population Density

0.4

people per km²

84 people · 190.7 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,150

Family income/wk

Biala Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Biala Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 16 dwellings

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

Biala Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Biala Religion

Catholic

25.6%

No Religion

23.3%

Not stated

20.0%

Anglican

18.9%

Pentecostal

5.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.3%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Biala Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

64.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.9%

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

Biala Employment

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Employed full-time

66.0% 35 people

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Employed part-time

9.4% 5 people

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Not in labour force

24.5% 13 people

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

Biala Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

37.5%

Bachelor Degree

32.5%

Certificate III/IV

20.0%

Postgraduate Degree

10.0%

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

Biala Occupation

Managers

71.4%

Professionals

28.6%

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

Biala Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

34.6%

Management & Commerce

26.9%

Society & Culture

23.1%

Architecture & Building

15.4%

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

Biala Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Biala Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

22.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

18.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

14.8%

$4,000+/wk

18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Biala Marital Status

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Married

48.4% 31

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Divorced

6.3% 4

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Widowed

6.3% 4

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Never married

39.1% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Biala Ancestry

Australian

28.2%

English

27.3%

Irish

14.5%

Scottish

6.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.5%

New Zealander

5.5%

Other

5.5%

Maltese

3.6%

Welsh

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Biala School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

76.9%

Pre-school

23.1%

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

Biala Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 134

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

Biala Volunteering

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Volunteer

35.3% 18

—

Not a volunteer

64.7% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Biala How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.4%

Walked only

13.6%

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

Biala Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.5%

2 vehicles

50.0%

3 vehicles

12.5%

4+ vehicles

25.0%

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

Biala Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

46.2%

4 bedrooms

38.5%

5 bedrooms

15.4%

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

Biala Population Mobility

5.9%

moved in the last year

31.6%

moved in the last 5 years

67.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Biala Indigenous Population

9.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

127

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Biala Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Biala Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

23.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Biala Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

57.4%

Couple — no children

23.0%

Couple — no children under 15

19.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Biala Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

22.4% 11

—

Did not provide

77.6% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Biala Children Ever Born

No children

26.7%

2 children

26.7%

3 children

46.7%

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

Biala When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Biala Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.3%

5–14 hours

23.3%

15–29 hours

15.0%

30+ hours

18.3%

Did not do domestic work

20.0%

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

Biala Household Size

1 person

16.7%

2 persons

12.5%

3 persons

25.0%

4 persons

45.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Biala Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Biala Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Biala Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2023

2024

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

Biala Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,125/wk

Median Rent $230/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.8%

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

If you earn X in Biala

Your weekly income

≈ $9,208/month

Median rent $230/wk

Left after rent $1,895/wk

Rent share 10.8%

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Biala vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bottle Creek

Pop: 42 Income: $458/wk Rent: $38/wk

Bourbah

Pop: 42 Income: $774/wk

Brooklana

Pop: 42 Income: $833/wk Rent: $150/wk

Caldwell

Pop: 42 Income: $599/wk Rent: $125/wk

Camp Creek (NSW)

Pop: 42 Income: $450/wk Rent: $200/wk

Cobaki Lakes

Pop: 42 Income: $860/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Biala

What is the population of Biala NSW?

The population of Biala NSW is 84 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Biala?

The median personal income in Biala NSW is $1,017 per week, or $52,884 per year.The median household income is $2,125 per week.Family income is $2,150 per week.

How much is rent in Biala?

Median rent in Biala NSW is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 10.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Biala?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Biala NSW is $5,042. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Biala?

The median age in Biala NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Biala a good suburb to live in?

Biala is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 84.The median income is $1,017/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.8% 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: 10335. All dollar figures in AUD.