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Cumberland Reach NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cumberland Reach NSW is 208 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cumberland Reach is $922 per week ($47,944 per year). Median rent in Cumberland Reach is $530 per week ($2,297 per month). Cumberland Reach has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Cumberland Reach has a population density of 60.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cumberland Reach is $2,167.

There were 2 recorded offences in Cumberland Reach in 2024-25, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Cumberland Reach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cumberland Reach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$922/wk

$47,944 per year

#1882 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$530/wk

$2,297 per month

#461 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cumberland Reach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (106) Female 49.3% (103)

Population Density

60.7

people per km²

208 people · 3.4 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,383

Family income/wk

Cumberland Reach 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cumberland Reach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

25.9% 14 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

74.1% 40 dwellings

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

Cumberland Reach Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Cumberland Reach Religion

No Religion

36.6%

Catholic

23.4%

Anglican

18.5%

Not stated

17.6%

Eastern Orthodox

2.0%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cumberland Reach Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

46.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

35.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.0%

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

Cumberland Reach Employment

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Employed full-time

52.0% 64 people

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Employed part-time

22.0% 27 people

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Not in labour force

26.0% 32 people

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

Cumberland Reach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

76.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.3%

Postgraduate Degree

4.8%

Bachelor Degree

4.8%

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

Cumberland Reach Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.0%

Community & Personal Service

15.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

13.7%

Labourers

12.3%

Managers

11.0%

Clerical & Administrative

8.2%

Professionals

8.2%

Sales Workers

5.5%

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

Cumberland Reach Field of Study

Engineering

37.1%

Management & Commerce

22.6%

Architecture & Building

11.3%

Society & Culture

8.1%

Creative Arts

8.1%

Education

6.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.5%

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

Cumberland Reach Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cumberland Reach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.8%

$4,000+/wk

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cumberland Reach Marital Status

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Married

48.2% 82

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Separated

1.8% 3

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Divorced

7.1% 12

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Widowed

4.1% 7

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Never married

38.8% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cumberland Reach Ancestry

Australian

29.1%

English

28.3%

Irish

9.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

9.0%

Scottish

5.3%

Other

4.1%

Chinese

3.3%

German

3.3%

Spanish

2.5%

Dutch

2.0%

Italian

1.6%

Maltese

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cumberland Reach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

58.1%

Pre-school

16.1%

Secondary — Government

12.9%

Vocational Education

12.9%

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

Cumberland Reach Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.7% 17

✅

No need for assistance

95.3% 345

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

Cumberland Reach Volunteering

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Volunteer

2.9% 4

—

Not a volunteer

97.1% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cumberland Reach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

20.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

25.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cumberland Reach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.5%

Did not go to work

16.7%

Truck

7.7%

Car (passenger)

5.1%

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

Cumberland Reach Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.5%

2 vehicles

48.1%

3 vehicles

15.4%

4+ vehicles

23.1%

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

Cumberland Reach Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.0%

3 bedrooms

36.0%

4 bedrooms

36.0%

5 bedrooms

18.0%

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

Cumberland Reach Population Mobility

11.6%

moved in the last year

20.3%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cumberland Reach Indigenous Population

14.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

289

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cumberland Reach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Cumberland Reach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

15.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cumberland Reach Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.1%

Couple — no children

29.7%

Couple — no children under 15

18.7%

One parent — no children under 15

2.6%

One parent — children under 15

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cumberland Reach Military Service

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Previously served

5.6% 8

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Never served

94.4% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cumberland Reach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.3% 23

—

Did not provide

83.7% 118

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cumberland Reach Children Ever Born

No children

29.2%

1 child

6.3%

2 children

41.7%

3 children

8.3%

4 children

14.6%

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

Cumberland Reach When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

2011–2015

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

Cumberland Reach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.0%

5–14 hours

34.1%

15–29 hours

15.2%

30+ hours

11.4%

Did not do domestic work

17.4%

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

Cumberland Reach Household Size

1 person

13.8%

2 persons

34.5%

3 persons

19.0%

4 persons

12.1%

5 persons

10.3%

6+ persons

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cumberland Reach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

153

Moved from NSW

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

Cumberland Reach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.5%

Step family — no other children

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cumberland Reach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Assault

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Cumberland Reach Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Brewongle Environmental Education Centre Government

Combined

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

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Cumberland Reach Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,386/wk

Median Rent $530/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.2%

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

If you earn X in Cumberland Reach

Your weekly income

≈ $10,339/month

Median rent $530/wk

Left after rent $1,856/wk

Rent share 22.2%

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Cumberland Reach vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Berambing

Pop: 104 Income: $870/wk Rent: $200/wk

Bielsdown Hills

Pop: 104 Income: $616/wk Rent: $300/wk

Craven

Pop: 104 Income: $627/wk Rent: $265/wk

Croppa Creek

Pop: 104 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $200/wk

Llangothlin

Pop: 104 Income: $711/wk Rent: $238/wk

Shadforth (NSW)

Pop: 104 Income: $1,016/wk Rent: $255/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cumberland Reach

What is the population of Cumberland Reach NSW?

The population of Cumberland Reach NSW is 208 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 60.7 people per km².Cumberland Reach is ranked #6,857 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cumberland Reach?

The median personal income in Cumberland Reach NSW is $922 per week, or $47,944 per year.The median household income is $2,386 per week.Family income is $2,383 per week.Cumberland Reach is ranked #1,882 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cumberland Reach?

Median rent in Cumberland Reach NSW is $530 per week ($2,297 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cumberland Reach ranks #461 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cumberland Reach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cumberland Reach NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cumberland Reach?

The median age in Cumberland Reach NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cumberland Reach a good suburb to live in?

Cumberland Reach is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 208.The median income is $922/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% 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: 11157. All dollar figures in AUD.