Darbalara NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Darbalara NSW is 62 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Darbalara is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Darbalara is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Darbalara has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Darbalara has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darbalara is $1,517.

There were 1 recorded offences in Darbalara in 2024-25, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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Darbalara Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Darbalara Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$850/wk
$44,200 per year
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Median Rent
$325/wk
$1,408 per month
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Median Age
29years
9 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Darbalara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.0% (33) Female 45.0% (27)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
62 people · 110.7 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,374
Family income/wk

Darbalara Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Darbalara Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 9 dwellings

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

Darbalara Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Darbalara Religion

Catholic
57.7%
No Religion
23.1%
Not stated
11.5%
Anglican
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Darbalara Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.4%

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

Darbalara Employment

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Employed full-time
61.1% 22 people
Employed part-time
13.9% 5 people
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Not in labour force
25.0% 9 people

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

Darbalara Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.2%
Bachelor Degree
29.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
29.4%

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

Darbalara Occupation

Professionals
33.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
33.3%
Managers
19.0%
Community & Personal Service
14.3%

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

Darbalara Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
46.2%
Education
30.8%
Engineering
23.1%

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

Darbalara Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Darbalara Weekly Household Income

$2,500-$2,999/wk
36.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
36.4%
$4,000+/wk
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Darbalara Marital Status

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Married
55.3% 26
↔️
Separated
8.5% 4
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Widowed
8.5% 4
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Never married
27.7% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Darbalara Ancestry

Australian
45.8%
English
30.6%
Irish
9.7%
Scottish
5.6%
German
4.2%
Italian
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Darbalara School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
50.0%
Primary — Government
27.8%
Secondary — Catholic
22.2%

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

Darbalara Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 110

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

Darbalara Volunteering

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Volunteer
35.6% 16
Not a volunteer
64.4% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Darbalara Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Darbalara How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Darbalara Car Ownership

1 vehicle
31.6%
2 vehicles
15.8%
3 vehicles
21.1%
4+ vehicles
31.6%

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

Darbalara Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
27.8%
4 bedrooms
44.4%
5 bedrooms
27.8%

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

Darbalara Population Mobility

26.9%
moved in the last year
32.7%
moved in the last 5 years
64.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Darbalara Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
97
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Darbalara Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4

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

Darbalara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.5%
$1-$149/wk
10.8%
$650-$799/wk
16.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
18.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Darbalara Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
62.0%
Couple — no children
28.0%
Couple — no children under 15
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Darbalara Military Service

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Previously served
9.8% 4
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Never served
90.2% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Darbalara Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.1% 8
Did not provide
78.9% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Darbalara Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Darbalara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
43.5%
5–14 hours
19.6%
15–29 hours
10.9%
30+ hours
19.6%
Did not do domestic work
6.5%

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

Darbalara Household Size

1 person
53.3%
3 persons
20.0%
4 persons
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Darbalara Where Residents Moved From

Same address
38
Moved from NSW
7
Moved from QLD
4
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Darbalara Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Darbalara Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2023
2024

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

Darbalara Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,125/wk
Median Rent $325/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.3%

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

If you earn X in Darbalara

≈ $9,208/month
Median rent $325/wk
Left after rent $1,800/wk
Rent share 15.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Darbalara vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darbalara

What is the population of Darbalara NSW?

The population of Darbalara NSW is 62 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Darbalara?

The median personal income in Darbalara NSW is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $2,125 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.

How much is rent in Darbalara?

Median rent in Darbalara NSW is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 15.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Darbalara?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darbalara NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Darbalara?

The median age in Darbalara NSW is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Darbalara a good suburb to live in?

Darbalara is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 62.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.3% 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: 11205. All dollar figures in AUD.