Suburbs Boat Harbour (Lismore - NSW)

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Boat Harbour NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boat Harbour NSW is 19 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boat Harbour is $1,312 per week ($68,224 per year). Median rent in Boat Harbour is $590 per week ($2,557 per month). Boat Harbour has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Boat Harbour has a population density of 11.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boat Harbour is $1,300.

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📍 Boat Harbour, New South Wales — 28.7822°S, 153.3555°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (3)

Boat Harbour Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Boat Harbour Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,312/wk
$68,224 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$590/wk
$2,557 per month
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Median Age
38years
Same as than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Boat Harbour Demographics

Gender Split

Male 41.2% (7) Female 58.8% (10)

Population Density

11.8
people per km²
19 people · 1.6 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,874
Family income/wk

Boat Harbour Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
35-39
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Boat Harbour Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Boat Harbour Religion

No Religion
57.9%
Anglican
26.3%
Catholic
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boat Harbour Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
72.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
27.3%

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

Boat Harbour Employment

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Employed full-time
35.3% 6 people
⏰
Employed part-time
41.2% 7 people
🏠
Not in labour force
23.5% 4 people

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

Boat Harbour Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
100.0%

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

Boat Harbour Occupation

Professionals
100.0%

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

Boat Harbour Field of Study

Management & Commerce
100.0%

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

Boat Harbour Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boat Harbour Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boat Harbour Marital Status

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Married
47.4% 9
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Divorced
15.8% 3
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Never married
36.8% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boat Harbour Ancestry

Australian
52.0%
English
24.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
12.0%
Scottish
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boat Harbour School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
62.5%
Pre-school
37.5%

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

Boat Harbour Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 33

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

Boat Harbour Volunteering

—
Not a volunteer
100.0% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boat Harbour Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boat Harbour How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Boat Harbour Car Ownership

2 vehicles
62.5%
3 vehicles
37.5%

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

Boat Harbour Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
62.5%
4 bedrooms
37.5%

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

Boat Harbour Population Mobility

50.0%
moved in the last year
70.6%
moved in the last 5 years
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boat Harbour Indigenous Population

28.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
20
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boat Harbour Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

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

Boat Harbour Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
37.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boat Harbour Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
57.9%
Couple — no children
21.1%
One parent — no children under 15
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boat Harbour Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.8% 3
—
Did not provide
81.3% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boat Harbour When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
5

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

Boat Harbour Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
15.0%
15–29 hours
25.0%
30+ hours
15.0%
Did not do domestic work
45.0%

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

Boat Harbour Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boat Harbour Where Residents Moved From

Same address
11
Moved from NSW
7
Moved from QLD
4

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

Boat Harbour Schools

3
schools nearby
1
government
1053
avg ICSEA score
760
total students
Vistara Primary School Independent
Primary · 1-6 · 19 students
1121
ICSEA
Summerland Christian College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 628 students
1042
ICSEA
Bexhill Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 113 students
995
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Boat Harbour Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,374/wk
Median Rent $590/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.9%

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

If you earn X in Boat Harbour

≈ $10,287/month
Median rent $590/wk
Left after rent $1,784/wk
Rent share 24.9%

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Income: $1,070/wk Rent: $560/wk Save: $30/wk

Boat Harbour vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

State Mine Gully
Pop: 10 Income: $725/wk
Carrabolla
Pop: 10 Income: $320/wk
Carrs Island
Pop: 10 Income: $725/wk Rent: $360/wk
Collerina
Pop: 10 Income: $250/wk
Cullendore
Pop: 10 Income: $466/wk
Cullivel
Pop: 10 Income: $1,187/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boat Harbour

What is the population of Boat Harbour NSW?

The population of Boat Harbour NSW is 19 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Boat Harbour?

The median personal income in Boat Harbour NSW is $1,312 per week, or $68,224 per year.The median household income is $2,374 per week.Family income is $2,874 per week.

How much is rent in Boat Harbour?

Median rent in Boat Harbour NSW is $590 per week ($2,557 per month).Rent represents 24.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Boat Harbour?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boat Harbour 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 Boat Harbour?

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

Is Boat Harbour a good suburb to live in?

Boat Harbour is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 19.The median income is $1,312/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.9% 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: 10423. All dollar figures in AUD.