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Depot Beach NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Depot Beach NSW is 34 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Depot Beach is $1,187 per week ($61,724 per year). Median rent in Depot Beach is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Depot Beach has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Depot Beach has a population density of 15.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No religion (58.8% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Depot Beach is $5,000.

There were 1 recorded offences in Depot Beach in 2024-25, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Depot Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Depot Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,187/wk

$61,724 per year

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Median Rent

$550/wk

$2,383 per month

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$5,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 1 per bedroom

Depot Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (19) Female 50.0% (19)

Population Density

15.8

people per km²

34 people · 2.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$2,499

Family income/wk

Depot Beach Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

25-29

30-34

60-64

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Depot Beach Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Depot Beach, 100.0% are owned outright and 0.0% have a mortgage.

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Owned outright

100.0%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Depot Beach Religion

No religion

58.8%

Anglican

11.8%

Catholic

11.8%

Not stated

11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Depot Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

16.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

12.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Depot Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

21.7% 5 people

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Employed part-time

39.1% 9 people

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Not in labour force

39.1% 9 people

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

Depot Beach Qualifications

Postgraduate Degree

42.9%

Bachelor Degree

28.6%

Certificate III/IV

28.6%

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

Depot Beach Occupation

Professionals

100.0%

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

Depot Beach Field of Study

Architecture & Building

62.5%

Engineering

37.5%

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

Depot Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Depot Beach Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk

33.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

25.0%

$4,000+/wk

41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Depot Beach Marital Status

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Married

65.4% 17

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Separated

11.5% 3

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Never married

23.1% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Depot Beach Ancestry

English

44.1%

Irish

20.6%

Scottish

20.6%

Australian

11.8%

German

11.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Depot Beach Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0%

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

Depot Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer

41.7% 10

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Not a volunteer

58.3% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Depot Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

57.1%

Car (passenger)

42.9%

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

Depot Beach Car Ownership

2 vehicles

100.0%

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

Depot Beach Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

69.2%

3 bedrooms

30.8%

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

Depot Beach Population Mobility

35.7%

moved in the last year

58.6%

moved in the last 5 years

51.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Depot Beach Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Depot Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk

25.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

20.8%

$3,500+/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Depot Beach Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.0%

Couple — no children

32.1%

One parent — no children under 15

17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Depot Beach Unpaid Carers

—

Did not provide

100.0% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Depot Beach Children Ever Born

1 child

42.9%

2 children

57.1%

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

Depot Beach When Migrants Arrived

2016

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

Depot Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours

20.8%

15–29 hours

41.7%

30+ hours

25.0%

Did not do domestic work

12.5%

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

Depot Beach Household Size

2 persons

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Depot Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Depot Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Depot Beach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2020

2022

2023

2024

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

Depot Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,937/wk

Median Rent $550/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.4%

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

If you earn X in Depot Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $8,394/month

Median rent $550/wk

Left after rent $1,387/wk

Rent share 28.4%

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Income: $1,389/wk Rent: $528/wk Save: $22/wk

Thornleigh

Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $530/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $1,196/wk Rent: $393/wk Save: $157/wk

Abercrombie

Income: $1,029/wk Rent: $393/wk Save: $157/wk

Merewether

Income: $1,102/wk Rent: $420/wk Save: $130/wk

Depot Beach vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Depot Beach is $1,187 a week, 55% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). Median rent is $550 a week, $165 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 28.4% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 40, 3 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Depot Beach	Typical NSW	Typical Australia
Personal income	$1,187/wk	$765/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,937/wk	$1,704/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$550/wk	$385/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$5,000/mo	$1,965/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	40	43	42
Rent share of household income	28.4%	22.6%	20.3%

Suburbs near Depot Beach

The closest suburb to Depot Beach is South Durras, 4.9 km away.

South Durras

4.9 km away · income $788/wk · rent $320/wk

Kioloa

9.4 km away · income $541/wk · rent $370/wk

Maloneys Beach

10.6 km away · income $502/wk · rent $380/wk

Long Beach

11.6 km away · income $687/wk · rent $410/wk

Surfside

13.8 km away · income $607/wk · rent $350/wk

North Batemans Bay

13.9 km away · income $663/wk · rent $350/wk

Compare Depot Beach

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Frequently Asked Questions About Depot Beach

What is the population of Depot Beach NSW?

The population of Depot Beach NSW is 34 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Depot Beach?

The median personal income in Depot Beach NSW is $1,187 per week, or $61,724 per year.The median household income is $1,937 per week.Family income is $2,499 per week.

How much is rent in Depot Beach?

Median rent in Depot Beach NSW is $550 per week ($2,383 per month).Rent represents 28.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Depot Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Depot Beach NSW is $5,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Depot Beach?

The median age in Depot Beach NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Depot Beach a good suburb to live in?

Depot Beach is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 34.The median income is $1,187/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk).Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.4% 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: 11244. All dollar figures in AUD.