Breelong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Breelong NSW is 85 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Breelong is $553 per week ($28,756 per year). Breelong has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Breelong has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Breelong is $1,148.

There were 1 recorded offences in Breelong in 2024-25, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Breelong Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Breelong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$553/wk
$28,756 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,148/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Breelong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.1% (46) Female 45.9% (39)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
85 people · 262.9 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,333
Family income/wk

Breelong Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Breelong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
68.2% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
31.8% 7 dwellings

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

Breelong Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Breelong Religion

No Religion
29.9%
Anglican
27.6%
Catholic
21.8%
Not stated
12.6%
Pentecostal
4.6%
Uniting Church
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Breelong Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
43.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
30.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.3%

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

Breelong Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 28 people
Employed part-time
17.9% 10 people
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Not in labour force
32.1% 18 people

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

Breelong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
63.6%
Bachelor Degree
36.4%

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

Breelong Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%
Clerical & Administrative
25.0%

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

Breelong Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Agriculture & Environment
33.3%
Education
33.3%

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

Breelong Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Breelong Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
15.0%
$400-$499/wk
15.0%
$650-$799/wk
25.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
30.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Breelong Marital Status

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Married
78.1% 50
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Never married
21.9% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Breelong Ancestry

Australian
44.0%
English
29.0%
Irish
7.0%
Scottish
6.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.0%
German
5.0%
Italian
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Breelong School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
72.7%
Primary — Government
27.3%

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

Breelong Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 138

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

Breelong Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.4% 16
Not a volunteer
74.6% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Breelong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
62.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Breelong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Breelong Car Ownership

2 vehicles
48.0%
3 vehicles
32.0%
4+ vehicles
20.0%

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

Breelong Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.0%
2 bedrooms
12.5%
3 bedrooms
22.5%
4 bedrooms
35.0%
5 bedrooms
10.0%
6+ bedrooms
10.0%

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

Breelong Population Mobility

3.9%
moved in the last year
22.9%
moved in the last 5 years
2.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Breelong Indigenous Population

10.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
15
Indigenous residents
127
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Breelong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Diabetes
5
Heart disease
5
Arthritis
3
Asthma
3

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

Breelong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
23.5%
$150-$299/wk
8.8%
$400-$499/wk
11.8%
$650-$799/wk
26.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Breelong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
42.1%
Couple — no children
32.9%
Couple — no children under 15
14.5%
One parent — no children under 15
6.6%
One parent — children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Breelong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.9% 6
Did not provide
89.1% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Breelong Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Breelong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.0%
5–14 hours
18.9%
15–29 hours
15.1%
30+ hours
15.1%
Did not do domestic work
34.0%

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

Breelong Household Size

1 person
11.1%
2 persons
44.4%
3 persons
11.1%
4 persons
11.1%
5 persons
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Breelong Where Residents Moved From

Same address
73
Moved — same area (SA2)
5
Moved from NSW
4

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

Breelong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Breelong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2024

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

Breelong Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,300/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 Breelong

≈ $5,633/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,300/wk
Rent share

Breelong vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Breelong

What is the population of Breelong NSW?

The population of Breelong NSW is 85 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Breelong?

The median personal income in Breelong NSW is $553 per week, or $28,756 per year.The median household income is $1,300 per week.Family income is $1,333 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Breelong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Breelong NSW is $1,148. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Breelong?

The median age in Breelong NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Breelong a good suburb to live in?

Breelong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 85.The median income is $553/wk, which is below 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.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10557. All dollar figures in AUD.