Derriwong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Derriwong NSW is 38 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Derriwong is $425 per week ($22,100 per year). Median rent in Derriwong is $183 per week ($793 per month). Derriwong has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Derriwong has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (24% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Derriwong is $1,079.

There were 6 recorded offences in Derriwong in 2024-25, a rate of 158 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Derriwong Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Derriwong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$425/wk
$22,100 per year
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Median Rent
$183/wk
$793 per month
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,079/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Derriwong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (21) Female 46.2% (18)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
38 people · 53.0 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,833
Family income/wk

Derriwong Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
50-54
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Derriwong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
63.6% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
36.4% 4 dwellings

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

Derriwong Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Derriwong Religion

Catholic
24.2%
No Religion
24.2%
Not stated
21.2%
Anglican
18.2%
Christian (other)
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Derriwong Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
54.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
18.2%
Year 12 or equivalent
13.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.6%

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

Derriwong Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 14 people
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Not in labour force
50.0% 14 people

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

Derriwong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.8%
Bachelor Degree
46.2%

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

Derriwong Occupation

Professionals
66.7%
Managers
33.3%

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

Derriwong Field of Study

Education
100.0%

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

Derriwong Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Derriwong Weekly Household Income

$2,500-$2,999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Derriwong Marital Status

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Married
51.6% 16
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Widowed
22.6% 7
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Never married
25.8% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Derriwong Ancestry

Irish
24.5%
Scottish
24.5%
English
20.4%
Australian
18.4%
German
6.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Derriwong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
40.0%
Secondary — Government
30.0%
Vocational Education
30.0%

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

Derriwong Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.5% 3
No need for assistance
94.5% 52

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

Derriwong Volunteering

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Volunteer
37.5% 12
Not a volunteer
62.5% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Derriwong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Derriwong Car Ownership

1 vehicle
41.7%
2 vehicles
58.3%

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

Derriwong Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
46.7%
4 bedrooms
53.3%

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

Derriwong Population Mobility

18.2%
moved in the last year
51.4%
moved in the last 5 years
44.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Derriwong Indigenous Population

5.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
52
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Derriwong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Arthritis
3
Asthma
3

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

Derriwong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
20.0%
$400-$499/wk
33.3%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$3,500+/wk
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Derriwong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
65.4%
Couple — no children
19.2%
One parent — no children under 15
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Derriwong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
29.2% 7
Did not provide
70.8% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Derriwong Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
27.3%
15–29 hours
27.3%
30+ hours
22.7%
Did not do domestic work
22.7%

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

Derriwong Household Size

1 person
30.8%
2 persons
46.2%
5 persons
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Derriwong Where Residents Moved From

Same address
27
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

Derriwong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Derriwong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total

Assault
2
Theft
2
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Derriwong Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $899/wk
Median Rent $183/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.4%

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

If you earn X in Derriwong

≈ $3,896/month
Median rent $183/wk
Left after rent $716/wk
Rent share 20.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Derriwong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Derriwong

What is the population of Derriwong NSW?

The population of Derriwong NSW is 38 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Derriwong?

The median personal income in Derriwong NSW is $425 per week, or $22,100 per year.The median household income is $899 per week.Family income is $1,833 per week.

How much is rent in Derriwong?

Median rent in Derriwong NSW is $183 per week ($793 per month).Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Derriwong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Derriwong NSW is $1,079. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Derriwong?

The median age in Derriwong NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Derriwong a good suburb to live in?

Derriwong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 38.The median income is $425/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% 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: 11245. All dollar figures in AUD.