Big Ridge NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Big Ridge NSW is 16 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Big Ridge is $949 per week ($49,348 per year). Big Ridge has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Big Ridge has a population density of 6.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (71% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Big Ridge in 2024-25, a rate of 63 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Big Ridge Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Big Ridge Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$949/wk
$49,348 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Big Ridge Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (8) Female 46.7% (7)

Population Density

6.3
people per km²
16 people · 2.5 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Big Ridge Age Distribution

40-44
55-59
60-64
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Big Ridge Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 6 dwellings

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

Big Ridge Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Big Ridge Religion

Anglican
71.4%
Baptist
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Big Ridge Education Level

Year 9 or equivalent
41.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 12 or equivalent
25.0%

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

Big Ridge Employment

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Employed full-time
73.3% 11 people
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Not in labour force
26.7% 4 people

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

Big Ridge Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Big Ridge Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Big Ridge Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Big Ridge Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Big Ridge Marital Status

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Married
44.0% 11
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Separated
16.0% 4
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Widowed
16.0% 4
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Never married
24.0% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Big Ridge Ancestry

Australian
66.7%
Scottish
19.0%
English
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Big Ridge Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 30

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

Big Ridge Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Big Ridge How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Big Ridge Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Big Ridge Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Big Ridge Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
50.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Big Ridge Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
28
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Big Ridge Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
55.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Big Ridge Family Structure

Couple — no children
78.6%
Couple — children under 15
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Big Ridge Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Big Ridge Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
40.0%
Did not do domestic work
60.0%

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

Big Ridge Household Size

1 person
45.5%
2 persons
54.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Big Ridge Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Sexual Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024

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

Big Ridge Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,666/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Big Ridge

≈ $7,219/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,666/wk
Rent share

Big Ridge vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Big Ridge

What is the population of Big Ridge NSW?

The population of Big Ridge NSW is 16 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Big Ridge?

The median personal income in Big Ridge NSW is $949 per week, or $49,348 per year.The median household income is $1,666 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

What is the median age in Big Ridge?

The median age in Big Ridge NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Big Ridge a good suburb to live in?

Big Ridge is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 16.The median income is $949/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 10343. All dollar figures in AUD.