Binalong, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Binalong NSW is 550 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Binalong is $821 per week ($42,692 per year). Median rent in Binalong is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Binalong has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Binalong has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Binalong is England. The most common religion is No religion (34.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Binalong is $1,300.

There were 13 recorded offences in Binalong in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (5 offences).

Population
550
Census 2021
Median income
$821/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$280/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Binalong vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Binalong is $821 a week, 7% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 864th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $280 a week, $105 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 19.5% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 45, 2 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBinalongTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$821/wk$765/wk +7%$766/wk
Household income$1,433/wk$1,704/wk −16%$1,637/wk
Rent$280/wk$385/wk −27%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,965/mo −34%$1,733/mo
Median age4543 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.5%22.6% −3.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Binalong, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Binalong Population

550 residents at the 2021 Census.

Binalong Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$821/wk
$42,692 per year
Ranked 3,235 of 14,663
Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
Ranked 5,374 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Binalong Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,433/wk
Median rent $280/wk
Rent to income 19.5%

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

Median rent in Binalong against your income

About $6,210 a month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $1,153/wk
Rent share 19.5%

Binalong Map

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People in Binalong

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (292) Female 46.7% (256)

Population Density

2.0
people per km²
550 people · 281.3 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,046
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.3%
Ireland
0.7%
New Zealand
0.7%
Philippines
0.5%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
44.7%
English
42.2%
Scottish
14.4%
Irish
12.7%
Australian Aboriginal
3.6%
Italian
2.9%
German
2.0%
Dutch
1.6%
Filipino
0.9%
Croatian
0.7%
Indian
0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
34.9%
Anglican
23.5%
Catholic
19.1%
Not stated
11.5%
Uniting Church
4.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%
Pentecostal
1.3%
Other religious groups
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.5% 231
Separated
2.3% 10
Divorced
13.2% 57
Widowed
6.5% 28
Never married
24.5% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.4%
Couple: no children
32.7%
Couple: no children under 15
11.5%
One parent: children under 15
6.6%
One parent: no children under 15
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
39.0%
3 persons
9.5%
4 persons
10.0%
5 persons
4.3%
6+ persons
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Binalong

Housing Tenure

Of the 218 occupied private dwellings in Binalong at the 2021 Census, 10.6% were rented, 42.7% owned outright and 37.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
6.4% 14 dwellings
Owned outright
42.7% 93 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.6% 82 dwellings
Rented
10.6% 23 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.9%
2 bedrooms
12.6%
3 bedrooms
50.5%
4 bedrooms
26.7%
5 bedrooms
6.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.6%
$300-$449/mo
9.2%
$450-$599/mo
6.2%
$600-$799/mo
6.2%
$800-$999/mo
9.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
29.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
10.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.9%
1 vehicle
34.3%
2 vehicles
35.2%
3 vehicles
13.9%
4+ vehicles
14.8%

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

Work, income and education in Binalong

Employment

Employed full-time
38.3% 147 people
Employed part-time
21.6% 83 people
Unemployed
0.8% 3 people
Not in labour force
39.3% 151 people

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

Occupation

Managers
26.8%
Professionals
21.7%
Clerical & Administrative
15.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.7%
Community & Personal Service
10.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.1%
Labourers
4.5%
Sales Workers
2.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
1.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
9.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.2%
$800-$999/wk
7.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.3%
$4,000+/wk
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
6.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
6.5%
$800-$999/wk
11.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.9%
$3,500+/wk
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.5%
Did not go to work
8.7%
Car (passenger)
6.1%
Walked only
6.1%
Truck
2.0%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
35.7%
Bachelor Degree
27.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.9%
Postgraduate Degree
11.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.6%

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

Field of Study

Society & Culture
19.5%
Management & Commerce
17.7%
Engineering
11.0%
Agriculture & Environment
11.0%
Health
9.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
7.9%
Education
6.7%
Architecture & Building
6.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.3%
Creative Arts
3.0%
Information Technology
2.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
36.8%
Secondary: Government
22.4%
Pre-school
14.4%
Vocational Education
11.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.6%
Primary: Catholic
5.6%
Secondary: Catholic
4.0%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.0%
Has need for assistance
4.5%
Need for assistance not stated
8.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
63
Arthritis
36
Lung condition
22
Diabetes
20
Heart disease
19
Asthma
19
Cancer
13
Stroke
12
Kidney disease
3
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.7% 59
Did not provide
85.3% 343

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
25.3% 100
Not a volunteer
74.7% 295

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
5.2% 21
Never served
94.8% 383

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
20.4%
1 child
9.9%
2 children
33.7%
3 children
24.9%
4 children
11.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
7
1961: 1970
12
1971: 1980
10
1981: 1990
7
2001: 2010
9

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

Population Mobility

14.0%
moved in the last year
36.5%
moved in the last 5 years
1.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
413
Moved from NSW
31
Moved: same area (SA2)
23
Moved from ACT
15

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.3%
5: 14 hours
32.0%
15: 29 hours
14.0%
30+ hours
12.3%
Did not do domestic work
20.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.5%
Step family: no other children
7.3%
Blended family: no other children
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Binalong Crime Statistics

13 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Person
5
Other Against Property
3
Assault
2
Theft
2
Property Damage
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Binalong

What is the population of Binalong NSW?

The population of Binalong NSW is 550 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km². Binalong is ranked #4,878 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Binalong?

The median personal income in Binalong NSW is $821 per week, or $42,692 per year. The median household income is $1,433 per week. Family income is $2,046 per week. Binalong is ranked #3,235 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Binalong?

Median rent in Binalong NSW is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Binalong ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Binalong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Binalong NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Binalong?

The median age in Binalong NSW is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Binalong a good suburb to live in?

Binalong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 550. The median income is $821/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% 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: 10361. All dollar figures in AUD.