Congo NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Congo NSW is 253 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Congo is $805 per week ($41,860 per year). Median rent in Congo is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Congo has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Congo has a population density of 25.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Congo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (68% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Congo is $1,687.

There were 1 recorded offences in Congo in 2022-23, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Congo Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Congo Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$805/wk
$41,860 per year
#3540 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$340/wk
$1,473 per month
#3592 of 14,663
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,687/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Congo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (126) Female 50.6% (129)

Population Density

25.0
people per km²
253 people · 10.1 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,083
Family income/wk

Congo 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Congo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
64.9% 48 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.1% 26 dwellings

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

Congo Country of Birth

Australia
96.4%
England
3.6%

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

Congo Religion

No Religion
68.3%
Catholic
11.4%
Not stated
10.2%
Anglican
8.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Congo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.9%

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

Congo Employment

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Employed full-time
33.7% 60 people
Employed part-time
33.1% 59 people
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Not in labour force
33.1% 59 people

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

Congo Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
34.3%
Certificate III/IV
32.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.2%
Postgraduate Degree
13.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.0%
Certificate I/II
3.0%

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

Congo Occupation

Professionals
39.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.2%
Labourers
12.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.5%
Managers
9.2%
Clerical & Administrative
5.7%
Community & Personal Service
4.6%

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

Congo Field of Study

Engineering
23.6%
Health
19.1%
Education
13.5%
Management & Commerce
11.2%
Society & Culture
7.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.7%
Agriculture & Environment
6.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.5%
Architecture & Building
3.4%
Creative Arts
3.4%

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

Congo Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Congo Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
9.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
5.2%
$800-$999/wk
4.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
5.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.1%
$4,000+/wk
13.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Congo Marital Status

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Married
35.0% 71
↔️
Separated
3.4% 7
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Divorced
18.2% 37
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Widowed
3.9% 8
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Never married
39.4% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Congo Ancestry

Australian
35.8%
English
30.4%
Irish
8.7%
Scottish
8.7%
Other
6.0%
German
3.9%
Russian
1.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.5%
Filipino
1.2%
Greek
1.2%
Polish
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Congo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
39.6%
Vocational Education
20.8%
Pre-school
16.7%
Secondary — Government
14.6%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
8.3%

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

Congo Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.4% 11
No need for assistance
97.6% 451

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

Congo Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.2% 45
Not a volunteer
75.8% 141

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Congo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
22.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
45.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
13.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Congo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.9%
Did not go to work
15.7%
Walked only
4.6%
Truck
2.8%

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

Congo Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.0%
2 vehicles
42.0%
3 vehicles
15.0%
4+ vehicles
13.0%

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

Congo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.2%
2 bedrooms
24.7%
3 bedrooms
39.2%
4 bedrooms
23.7%
5 bedrooms
3.1%
6+ bedrooms
3.1%

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

Congo Population Mobility

20.2%
moved in the last year
43.5%
moved in the last 5 years
0.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Congo Indigenous Population

1.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
459
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Congo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
21
Asthma
12
Arthritis
12
Heart disease
12
Lung condition
10
Diabetes
7
Cancer
4

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

Congo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
2.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.8%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$300-$399/wk
5.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.1%
$3,500+/wk
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Congo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
34.7%
Couple — no children
31.6%
Couple — no children under 15
16.6%
One parent — no children under 15
10.4%
One parent — children under 15
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Congo Military Service

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Previously served
4.1% 8
👤
Never served
95.9% 187

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Congo Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.4% 27
Did not provide
85.6% 160

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Congo Children Ever Born

No children
35.6%
1 child
10.3%
2 children
31.0%
3 children
23.0%

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

Congo When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
2001–2010
4

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

Congo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.1%
5–14 hours
32.6%
15–29 hours
18.4%
30+ hours
12.6%
Did not do domestic work
15.3%

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

Congo Household Size

1 person
25.2%
2 persons
35.9%
3 persons
20.4%
4 persons
15.5%
5 persons
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Congo Where Residents Moved From

Same address
174
Moved — same area (SA2)
20
Moved from NSW
18

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

Congo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
81.5%
Step family — no other children
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Congo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2022-23 — 1 total

Theft
1

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

Congo Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,550/wk
Median Rent $340/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.9%

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

If you earn X in Congo

≈ $6,717/month
Median rent $340/wk
Left after rent $1,210/wk
Rent share 21.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Congo vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Congo

What is the population of Congo NSW?

The population of Congo NSW is 253 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 25.0 people per km².Congo is ranked #6,393 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Congo?

The median personal income in Congo NSW is $805 per week, or $41,860 per year.The median household income is $1,550 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.Congo is ranked #3,540 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Congo?

Median rent in Congo NSW is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Congo ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Congo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Congo NSW is $1,687. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Congo?

The median age in Congo NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Congo a good suburb to live in?

Congo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 253.The median income is $805/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% 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: 11008. All dollar figures in AUD.