Suburbs Big Springs

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Big Springs NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Big Springs NSW is 135 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Big Springs is $780 per week ($40,560 per year). Median rent in Big Springs is $150 per week ($650 per month). Big Springs has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Big Springs has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Big Springs is $1,857.

There were 5 recorded offences in Big Springs in 2025-26, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (5 offences).

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📍 Big Springs, New South Wales — 35.3524°S, 147.4131°E

Crime: Low Med High

Big Springs Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Big Springs Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$780/wk
$40,560 per year
#3938 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
#8205 of 14,663
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,857/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Big Springs Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (66) Female 49.2% (64)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
135 people · 207.9 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,083
Family income/wk

Big Springs Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Big Springs Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
71.8% 28 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
28.2% 11 dwellings

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

Big Springs Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Big Springs Religion

Catholic
42.0%
Anglican
21.0%
No Religion
20.2%
Uniting Church
5.9%
Not stated
4.2%
Pentecostal
3.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Big Springs Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.7%

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

Big Springs Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 50 people
⏰
Employed part-time
24.0% 24 people
🏠
Not in labour force
26.0% 26 people

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

Big Springs Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.1%
Bachelor Degree
30.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
10.8%

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

Big Springs Occupation

Managers
32.6%
Professionals
28.3%
Clerical & Administrative
21.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.9%
Sales Workers
6.5%

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

Big Springs Field of Study

Education
22.9%
Management & Commerce
22.9%
Architecture & Building
16.7%
Agriculture & Environment
14.6%
Health
8.3%
Engineering
8.3%
Society & Culture
6.3%

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

Big Springs Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Big Springs Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
18.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
21.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
16.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Big Springs Marital Status

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Married
60.6% 66
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Divorced
5.5% 6
🕊️
Widowed
4.6% 5
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Never married
29.4% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Big Springs Ancestry

English
34.2%
Australian
25.7%
Irish
15.5%
Scottish
15.0%
German
8.0%
Other
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Big Springs School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
20.5%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
20.5%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
15.4%
Primary — Government
15.4%
Secondary — Government
12.8%
Secondary — Catholic
7.7%
Vocational Education
7.7%

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

Big Springs Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
1.3% 3
✅
No need for assistance
98.7% 231

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

Big Springs Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.2% 29
—
Not a volunteer
71.8% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Big Springs Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
54.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Big Springs How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.9%
Did not go to work
22.8%
Walked only
5.3%

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

Big Springs Car Ownership

1 vehicle
10.4%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
35.4%
4+ vehicles
20.8%

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

Big Springs Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
44.7%
4 bedrooms
38.3%
5 bedrooms
17.0%

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

Big Springs Population Mobility

3.2%
moved in the last year
32.0%
moved in the last 5 years
69.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Big Springs Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
247
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Big Springs Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
11
Heart disease
4

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

Big Springs Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.4%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$400-$499/wk
10.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
14.6%
$800-$999/wk
15.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.6%
$3,500+/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Big Springs Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
33.6%
Couple — no children
29.5%
Couple — no children under 15
24.6%
One parent — no children under 15
7.4%
One parent — children under 15
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Big Springs Military Service

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Previously served
3.9% 4
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Never served
96.1% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Big Springs Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.3% 8
—
Did not provide
91.7% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Big Springs Children Ever Born

No children
25.0%
2 children
42.9%
3 children
21.4%
4 children
10.7%

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

Big Springs Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.8%
5–14 hours
29.7%
15–29 hours
17.8%
30+ hours
11.9%
Did not do domestic work
20.8%

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

Big Springs Household Size

1 person
12.8%
2 persons
38.3%
3 persons
17.0%
4 persons
8.5%
5 persons
14.9%
6+ persons
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Big Springs Where Residents Moved From

Same address
122
Moved from NSW
5

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

Big Springs Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Big Springs Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Weapons
5

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Big Springs Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,708/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.8%

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

If you earn X in Big Springs

≈ $7,401/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,558/wk
Rent share 8.8%

Big Springs vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Allandale (NSW)
Pop: 68 Income: $1,083/wk Rent: $330/wk
Atholwood
Pop: 68 Income: $512/wk Rent: $84/wk
Crudine
Pop: 68 Income: $430/wk Rent: $80/wk
Dripstone
Pop: 68 Income: $537/wk Rent: $240/wk
McMahons Reef
Pop: 68 Income: $725/wk Rent: $150/wk
Mount Tomah
Pop: 68 Income: $883/wk Rent: $370/wk

Compare Big Springs

Big Springs vs Allandale (NSW) →Big Springs vs Atholwood →Big Springs vs Crudine →Big Springs vs Dripstone →

Frequently Asked Questions About Big Springs

What is the population of Big Springs NSW?

The population of Big Springs NSW is 135 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².Big Springs is ranked #8,056 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Big Springs?

The median personal income in Big Springs NSW is $780 per week, or $40,560 per year.The median household income is $1,708 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.Big Springs is ranked #3,938 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Big Springs?

Median rent in Big Springs NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 8.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Big Springs ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Big Springs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Big Springs NSW is $1,857. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Big Springs?

The median age in Big Springs NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Big Springs a good suburb to live in?

Big Springs is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 135.The median income is $780/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.8% 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: 10344. All dollar figures in AUD.