Big Hill NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Big Hill NSW is 78 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Big Hill is $933 per week ($48,516 per year). Median rent in Big Hill is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Big Hill has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Big Hill has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Big Hill is $1,777.

There were 1 recorded offences in Big Hill in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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Big Hill Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Big Hill Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$933/wk
$48,516 per year
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Median Rent
$550/wk
$2,383 per month
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,777/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Big Hill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (41) Female 47.4% (37)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
78 people · 186.1 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Big Hill Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Big Hill Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 11 dwellings

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

Big Hill Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Big Hill Religion

Not stated
31.2%
No Religion
27.3%
Catholic
22.1%
Anglican
14.3%
Uniting Church
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Big Hill Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.0%

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

Big Hill Employment

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Employed full-time
41.2% 21 people
Employed part-time
19.6% 10 people
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Not in labour force
39.2% 20 people

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

Big Hill Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.4%
Bachelor Degree
31.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.1%

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

Big Hill Occupation

Managers
24.2%
Professionals
24.2%
Community & Personal Service
21.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.2%
Labourers
12.1%

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

Big Hill Field of Study

Management & Commerce
47.6%
Engineering
19.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
19.0%
Society & Culture
14.3%

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

Big Hill Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Big Hill Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
30.8%
$4,000+/wk
69.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Big Hill Marital Status

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Married
57.7% 45
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Separated
6.4% 5
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Divorced
11.5% 9
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Widowed
3.8% 3
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Never married
20.5% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Big Hill Ancestry

Australian
33.3%
English
29.2%
Scottish
9.7%
Other
6.9%
Dutch
5.6%
Irish
5.6%
Italian
5.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Big Hill School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Big Hill Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.6% 3
No need for assistance
97.4% 111

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

Big Hill Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.0% 8
Not a volunteer
83.0% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Big Hill Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
62.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Big Hill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.4%
Did not go to work
17.6%

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

Big Hill Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.0%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
30.0%
4+ vehicles
15.0%

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

Big Hill Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
69.2%
5 bedrooms
30.8%

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

Big Hill Population Mobility

16.7%
moved in the last year
50.0%
moved in the last 5 years
43.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Big Hill Indigenous Population

6.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
101
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Big Hill Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Heart disease
3

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

Big Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
8.8%
$300-$399/wk
8.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
17.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.8%
$3,500+/wk
20.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Big Hill Family Structure

Couple — no children
55.8%
Couple — children under 15
34.9%
Couple — no children under 15
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Big Hill Military Service

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Previously served
11.8% 6
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Never served
88.2% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Big Hill Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.2% 11
Did not provide
78.8% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Big Hill Children Ever Born

No children
57.1%
3 children
42.9%

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

Big Hill When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5

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

Big Hill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.0%
5–14 hours
30.4%
15–29 hours
17.4%
30+ hours
13.0%
Did not do domestic work
26.1%

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

Big Hill Household Size

1 person
24.0%
2 persons
20.0%
3 persons
20.0%
4 persons
20.0%
5 persons
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Big Hill Where Residents Moved From

Same address
45
Moved from NSW
9

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

Big Hill Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Big Hill Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Big Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,333/wk
Median Rent $550/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.6%

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

If you earn X in Big Hill

≈ $10,110/month
Median rent $550/wk
Left after rent $1,783/wk
Rent share 23.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Big Hill vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Hill

What is the population of Big Hill NSW?

The population of Big Hill NSW is 78 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Big Hill?

The median personal income in Big Hill NSW is $933 per week, or $48,516 per year.The median household income is $2,333 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Big Hill?

Median rent in Big Hill NSW is $550 per week ($2,383 per month).Rent represents 23.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Big Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Big Hill NSW is $1,777. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Big Hill?

The median age in Big Hill NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Big Hill a good suburb to live in?

Big Hill is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 78.The median income is $933/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.6% 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: 10341. All dollar figures in AUD.