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Darbys Falls NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Darbys Falls NSW is 243 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Darbys Falls is $441 per week ($22,932 per year). Median rent in Darbys Falls is $220 per week ($953 per month). Darbys Falls has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Darbys Falls has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darbys Falls is $979.

There were 18 recorded offences in Darbys Falls in 2024-25, a rate of 74 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).

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Darbys Falls Population

residents (Census 2021)

Darbys Falls Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$441/wk

$22,932 per year

#8679 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$979/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Darbys Falls Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.4% (131) Female 45.6% (110)

Population Density

3.8

people per km²

243 people · 63.9 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,104

Family income/wk

Darbys Falls 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)

Darbys Falls Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.1% 53 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.9% 31 dwellings

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

Darbys Falls Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Darbys Falls Religion

No Religion

37.3%

Catholic

23.6%

Anglican

21.5%

Not stated

11.2%

Uniting Church

3.9%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Darbys Falls Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

47.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

29.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

16.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.1%

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

Darbys Falls Employment

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Employed full-time

27.6% 48 people

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Employed part-time

13.8% 24 people

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Not in labour force

58.6% 102 people

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

Darbys Falls Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.4%

Bachelor Degree

23.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.2%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

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

Darbys Falls Occupation

Managers

19.4%

Labourers

17.9%

Community & Personal Service

13.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

13.4%

Professionals

11.9%

Clerical & Administrative

10.4%

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

Darbys Falls Field of Study

Engineering

25.0%

Society & Culture

22.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

15.9%

Management & Commerce

13.6%

Agriculture & Environment

11.4%

Health

11.4%

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

Darbys Falls Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Darbys Falls Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

24.2%

$800-$999/wk

13.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.5%

$4,000+/wk

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Darbys Falls Marital Status

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Married

54.5% 114

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Separated

1.4% 3

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Divorced

10.5% 22

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Widowed

3.8% 8

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Never married

29.7% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Darbys Falls Ancestry

Australian

34.8%

English

31.0%

Irish

9.8%

Scottish

7.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.6%

German

2.2%

Italian

1.9%

Other

1.6%

Filipino

1.3%

French

1.3%

New Zealander

1.3%

Dutch

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Darbys Falls School & University Attendance

Pre-school

24.2%

Vocational Education

24.2%

Primary — Government

21.2%

Secondary — Government

12.1%

Primary — Catholic

9.1%

Secondary — Catholic

9.1%

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

Darbys Falls Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.0% 28

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No need for assistance

94.0% 441

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

Darbys Falls Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.8% 35

—

Not a volunteer

81.2% 151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Darbys Falls Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

11.5%

$600-$799/mo

11.5%

$800-$999/mo

19.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Darbys Falls How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.0%

Car (passenger)

8.1%

Truck

6.5%

Did not go to work

6.5%

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

Darbys Falls Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.0%

1 vehicle

23.0%

2 vehicles

49.0%

3 vehicles

8.0%

4+ vehicles

17.0%

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

Darbys Falls Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.3%

2 bedrooms

14.6%

3 bedrooms

45.8%

4 bedrooms

26.0%

5 bedrooms

5.2%

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

Darbys Falls Population Mobility

7.6%

moved in the last year

27.1%

moved in the last 5 years

4.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

39.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Darbys Falls Indigenous Population

11.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

371

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Darbys Falls Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

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

Darbys Falls Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.5%

$1-$149/wk

8.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.2%

$300-$399/wk

19.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

15.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Darbys Falls Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.8%

Couple — children under 15

31.5%

One parent — no children under 15

9.6%

Couple — no children under 15

7.9%

One parent — children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Darbys Falls Military Service

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Previously served

2.1% 4

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Never served

97.9% 185

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Darbys Falls Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.6% 16

—

Did not provide

91.4% 170

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Darbys Falls Children Ever Born

No children

20.3%

1 child

13.9%

2 children

34.2%

3 children

31.6%

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

Darbys Falls When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

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

Darbys Falls Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

10.3%

5–14 hours

19.0%

15–29 hours

20.5%

30+ hours

19.0%

Did not do domestic work

31.3%

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

Darbys Falls Household Size

1 person

23.7%

2 persons

52.6%

3 persons

9.3%

4 persons

8.2%

5 persons

3.1%

6+ persons

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Darbys Falls Where Residents Moved From

Same address

194

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Darbys Falls Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.4%

Blended family — no other children

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Darbys Falls Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 18 total

Theft

Other Against Person

Assault

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Darbys Falls Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $845/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.0%

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

If you earn X in Darbys Falls

Your weekly income

≈ $3,662/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $625/wk

Rent share 26.0%

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Darbys Falls vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Balala

Pop: 122 Income: $630/wk Rent: $175/wk

Bango

Pop: 122 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $650/wk

Bar Point

Pop: 122 Income: $674/wk Rent: $300/wk

Binya

Pop: 122 Income: $892/wk Rent: $250/wk

Coreen

Pop: 122 Income: $890/wk Rent: $125/wk

Fernbank Creek

Pop: 122 Income: $712/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darbys Falls

What is the population of Darbys Falls NSW?

The population of Darbys Falls NSW is 243 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.8 people per km².Darbys Falls is ranked #6,487 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Darbys Falls?

The median personal income in Darbys Falls NSW is $441 per week, or $22,932 per year.The median household income is $845 per week.Family income is $1,104 per week.Darbys Falls is ranked #8,679 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Darbys Falls?

Median rent in Darbys Falls NSW is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 26.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Darbys Falls ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Darbys Falls?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darbys Falls NSW is $979. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Darbys Falls?

The median age in Darbys Falls NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Darbys Falls a good suburb to live in?

Darbys Falls is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 243.The median income is $441/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.0% 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: 11206. All dollar figures in AUD.