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Doonbah NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Doonbah NSW is 298 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Doonbah is $531 per week ($27,612 per year). Median rent in Doonbah is $216 per week ($936 per month). Doonbah has a median age of 68 years, older than the national median of 38. Doonbah has a population density of 32.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Doonbah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Doonbah is $1,538.

There were 4 recorded offences in Doonbah in 2024-25, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Doonbah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Doonbah Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$531/wk

$27,612 per year

#7919 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$216/wk

$936 per month

#7173 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

68years

30 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,538/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Doonbah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (148) Female 50.5% (151)

Population Density

32.7

people per km²

298 people · 9.1 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,266

Family income/wk

Doonbah Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Doonbah Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

82.3% 102 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

17.7% 22 dwellings

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

Doonbah Country of Birth

Australia

90.4%

England

9.6%

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

Doonbah Religion

No Religion

37.1%

Anglican

24.8%

Catholic

18.3%

Not stated

5.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.0%

Uniting Church

4.7%

Christian (other)

3.2%

Pentecostal

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Doonbah Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

31.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

16.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.7%

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

Doonbah Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Doonbah Employment

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Employed full-time

18.3% 48 people

⏰

Employed part-time

11.8% 31 people

🔍

Unemployed

1.9% 5 people

🏠

Not in labour force

67.9% 178 people

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

Doonbah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

28.1%

Bachelor Degree

24.0%

Postgraduate Degree

6.3%

Certificate I/II

3.1%

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

Doonbah Occupation

Community & Personal Service

25.0%

Professionals

20.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.9%

Clerical & Administrative

15.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.1%

Managers

6.8%

Labourers

6.8%

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

Doonbah Field of Study

Health

33.3%

Engineering

13.0%

Architecture & Building

13.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.1%

Agriculture & Environment

7.4%

Education

5.6%

Management & Commerce

5.6%

Society & Culture

5.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.6%

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

Doonbah Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Doonbah Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

7.9%

$500-$649/wk

15.7%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.9%

$4,000+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Doonbah Marital Status

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Married

57.6% 151

↔️

Separated

8.0% 21

📋

Divorced

11.8% 31

🕊️

Widowed

8.8% 23

👤

Never married

13.7% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Doonbah Ancestry

English

33.7%

Australian

31.1%

Irish

9.4%

Scottish

8.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.5%

German

3.1%

Other

2.9%

Italian

1.4%

Maori

1.0%

Welsh

1.0%

Filipino

0.7%

French

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Doonbah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

46.4%

Secondary — Catholic

21.4%

Pre-school

10.7%

Secondary — Government

10.7%

Vocational Education

10.7%

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

Doonbah Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

11.8% 65

✅

No need for assistance

88.2% 488

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

Doonbah Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.3% 37

—

Not a volunteer

85.7% 222

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Doonbah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

35.7%

$450-$599/mo

21.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Doonbah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.9%

Walked only

12.9%

Did not go to work

12.9%

Car (passenger)

7.1%

Truck

4.3%

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

Doonbah Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.9%

1 vehicle

58.0%

2 vehicles

25.4%

3 vehicles

9.4%

4+ vehicles

4.3%

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

Doonbah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.9%

2 bedrooms

40.8%

3 bedrooms

32.4%

4 bedrooms

14.1%

5 bedrooms

7.7%

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

Doonbah Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

41.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

31.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Doonbah Indigenous Population

8.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

510

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Doonbah Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Mental health

Lung condition

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Asthma

Stroke

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

Doonbah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.2%

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$300-$399/wk

13.3%

$400-$499/wk

10.6%

$500-$649/wk

11.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Doonbah Family Structure

Couple — no children

65.9%

Couple — children under 15

19.7%

Couple — no children under 15

7.7%

One parent — no children under 15

4.8%

One parent — children under 15

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Doonbah Military Service

🏅

Previously served

8.5% 22

👤

Never served

91.5% 238

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Doonbah Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.5% 50

—

Did not provide

80.5% 207

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Doonbah Children Ever Born

No children

3.1%

1 child

8.2%

2 children

47.4%

3 children

28.9%

4 children

8.2%

5+ children

4.1%

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

Doonbah When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Doonbah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

10.3%

5–14 hours

24.9%

15–29 hours

21.3%

30+ hours

17.4%

Did not do domestic work

26.1%

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

Doonbah Household Size

1 person

33.1%

2 persons

53.1%

3 persons

5.5%

4 persons

6.2%

5 persons

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Doonbah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

231

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Doonbah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Doonbah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Doonbah Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $876/wk

Median Rent $216/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.7%

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

If you earn X in Doonbah

Your weekly income

≈ $3,796/month

Median rent $216/wk

Left after rent $660/wk

Rent share 24.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bingara

Income: $479/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $16/wk

Grasmere

Income: $543/wk Rent: $116/wk Save: $100/wk

Barham

Income: $571/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $31/wk

Barraba

Income: $470/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $21/wk

Daceyville

Income: $450/wk Rent: $130/wk Save: $86/wk

Wentworth (NSW)

Income: $496/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $16/wk

Berrigan

Income: $586/wk Rent: $173/wk Save: $43/wk

Grenfell

Income: $554/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $16/wk

Doonbah vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bukkulla

Pop: 149 Income: $627/wk Rent: $210/wk

Camden Head

Pop: 149 Income: $629/wk Rent: $393/wk

Ebor

Pop: 149 Income: $609/wk Rent: $220/wk

Ettrick (NSW)

Pop: 149 Income: $581/wk Rent: $320/wk

Giants Creek

Pop: 149 Income: $596/wk Rent: $280/wk

Milbrodale

Pop: 149 Income: $674/wk Rent: $340/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Doonbah

What is the population of Doonbah NSW?

The population of Doonbah NSW is 298 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 32.7 people per km².Doonbah is ranked #6,037 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Doonbah?

The median personal income in Doonbah NSW is $531 per week, or $27,612 per year.The median household income is $876 per week.Family income is $1,266 per week.Doonbah is ranked #7,919 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Doonbah?

Median rent in Doonbah NSW is $216 per week ($936 per month).Rent represents 24.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Doonbah ranks #7,173 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Doonbah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Doonbah NSW is $1,538. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Doonbah?

The median age in Doonbah NSW is 68 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Doonbah a good suburb to live in?

Doonbah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 298.The median income is $531/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.7% 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: 11276. All dollar figures in AUD.