Cleveland NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cleveland NSW is 22 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cleveland is $466 per week ($24,232 per year). Median rent in Cleveland is $225 per week ($975 per month). Cleveland has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Cleveland has a population density of 6.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cleveland is $800.

There were 1 recorded offences in Cleveland in 2025-26, a rate of 45 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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Cleveland Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cleveland Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$466/wk
$24,232 per year
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Median Rent
$225/wk
$975 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$800/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cleveland Demographics

Gender Split

Male 66.7% (12) Female 33.3% (6)

Population Density

6.8
people per km²
22 people · 3.2 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Cleveland Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
35-39
55-59
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cleveland Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Cleveland Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cleveland Religion

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
53.3%
Catholic
26.7%
No Religion
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cleveland Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
30.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
30.0%

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

Cleveland Employment

Employed part-time
50.0% 3 people
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Not in labour force
50.0% 3 people

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

Cleveland Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Cleveland Occupation

Community & Personal Service
50.0%
Sales Workers
50.0%

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

Cleveland Field of Study

Architecture & Building
100.0%

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

Cleveland Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cleveland Marital Status

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Married
52.9% 9
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Never married
47.1% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cleveland Ancestry

Australian
50.0%
English
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cleveland School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Cleveland Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 39

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

Cleveland Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cleveland How People Get to Work

Bus
100.0%

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

Cleveland Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Cleveland Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Cleveland Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
63.2%
moved in the last 5 years
9.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
78.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cleveland Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
37
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cleveland Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
33.3%
$400-$499/wk
40.0%
$800-$999/wk
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cleveland Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
66.7%
One parent — children under 15
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cleveland Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cleveland Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
27.3%
15–29 hours
45.5%
Did not do domestic work
27.3%

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

Cleveland Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cleveland Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cleveland Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2024
2025

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

Cleveland Schools

5
schools nearby
4
government
988
avg ICSEA score
3,117
total students
St John's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 623 students
1038
ICSEA
Dapto Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 790 students
1006
ICSEA
Mount Brown Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 346 students
975
ICSEA
Dapto High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 988 students
968
ICSEA
Lakelands Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 370 students
952
ICSEA

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

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Cleveland Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $225/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Cleveland

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $225/wk
Left after rent $675/wk
Rent share 25.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cleveland vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cleveland

What is the population of Cleveland NSW?

The population of Cleveland NSW is 22 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Cleveland?

The median personal income in Cleveland NSW is $466 per week, or $24,232 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Cleveland?

Median rent in Cleveland NSW is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 25.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Cleveland?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cleveland NSW is $800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cleveland?

The median age in Cleveland NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cleveland a good suburb to live in?

Cleveland is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 22.The median income is $466/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.0% 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: 10929. All dollar figures in AUD.