Copeton NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Copeton NSW is 57 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Copeton is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Copeton is $176 per week ($763 per month). Copeton has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Copeton has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Copeton is $650.

There were 2 recorded offences in Copeton in 2024-25, a rate of 35 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Copeton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Copeton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$850/wk
$44,200 per year
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Median Rent
$176/wk
$763 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$650/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Copeton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (30) Female 44.4% (24)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
57 people · 186.7 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,333
Family income/wk

Copeton Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Copeton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 4 dwellings

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

Copeton Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Copeton Religion

Not stated
33.3%
No Religion
20.4%
Catholic
18.5%
Anglican
9.3%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
7.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.6%
Uniting Church
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Copeton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
45.8%

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

Copeton Employment

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Employed full-time
41.4% 12 people
Employed part-time
10.3% 3 people
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Not in labour force
48.3% 14 people

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

Copeton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
55.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
44.4%

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

Copeton Occupation

Managers
40.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
30.0%
Clerical & Administrative
30.0%

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

Copeton Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
50.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
50.0%

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

Copeton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Copeton Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
37.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Copeton Marital Status

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Married
52.8% 28
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Divorced
15.1% 8
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Widowed
5.7% 3
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Never married
26.4% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Copeton Ancestry

Australian
41.8%
English
36.4%
Irish
12.7%
Other
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Copeton School & University Attendance

Pre-school
100.0%

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

Copeton Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 60

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

Copeton Volunteering

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Volunteer
12.0% 3
Not a volunteer
88.0% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Copeton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
48.0%
Did not go to work
24.0%
Walked only
16.0%
Motorbike/Scooter
12.0%

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

Copeton Car Ownership

1 vehicle
37.5%
2 vehicles
62.5%

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

Copeton Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
29.4%
3 bedrooms
41.2%
4 bedrooms
29.4%

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

Copeton Population Mobility

12.5%
moved in the last year
43.2%
moved in the last 5 years
37.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Copeton Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
60
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Copeton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

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

Copeton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
25.0%
$800-$999/wk
25.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
35.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Copeton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
53.8%
Couple — no children
15.4%
Couple — no children under 15
15.4%
One parent — no children under 15
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Copeton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.1% 5
Did not provide
83.9% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Copeton Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Copeton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
32.1%
5–14 hours
42.9%
15–29 hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
10.7%

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

Copeton Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Copeton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
28
Moved from NSW
4

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

Copeton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Copeton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Copeton Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $176/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.8%

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

If you earn X in Copeton

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $176/wk
Left after rent $1,199/wk
Rent share 12.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Copeton vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Copeton

What is the population of Copeton NSW?

The population of Copeton NSW is 57 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Copeton?

The median personal income in Copeton NSW is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,333 per week.

How much is rent in Copeton?

Median rent in Copeton NSW is $176 per week ($763 per month).Rent represents 12.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Copeton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Copeton NSW is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Copeton?

The median age in Copeton NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Copeton a good suburb to live in?

Copeton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 57.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.8% 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: 11059. All dollar figures in AUD.