Downside NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Downside NSW is 124 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Downside is $969 per week ($50,388 per year). Median rent in Downside is $185 per week ($802 per month). Downside has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Downside has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Downside is $1,733.

There were 1 recorded offences in Downside in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Downside Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Downside Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$969/wk
$50,388 per year
#1444 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$185/wk
$802 per month
#7826 of 14,663
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Downside Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (61) Female 49.2% (59)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
124 people · 79.4 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,833
Family income/wk

Downside 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Downside Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
43.3% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
56.7% 17 dwellings

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

Downside Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Downside Religion

Catholic
35.8%
No Religion
22.5%
Not stated
15.0%
Anglican
8.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
8.3%
Christian (other)
5.8%
Uniting Church
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Downside Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.8%

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

Downside Employment

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Employed full-time
54.1% 46 people
Employed part-time
29.4% 25 people
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Not in labour force
16.5% 14 people

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

Downside Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.3%
Bachelor Degree
39.1%
Postgraduate Degree
10.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
8.7%

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

Downside Occupation

Professionals
31.1%
Labourers
22.2%
Managers
17.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.6%
Community & Personal Service
6.7%
Clerical & Administrative
6.7%

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

Downside Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
35.0%
Education
15.0%
Engineering
12.5%
Management & Commerce
12.5%
Health
10.0%
Society & Culture
7.5%
Creative Arts
7.5%

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

Downside Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Downside Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
17.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
14.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
10.7%
$4,000+/wk
35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Downside Marital Status

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Married
57.7% 60
↔️
Separated
2.9% 3
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Divorced
7.7% 8
🕊️
Widowed
5.8% 6
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Never married
26.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Downside Ancestry

English
40.5%
Australian
25.7%
Irish
16.9%
Scottish
8.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.4%
German
2.7%
Dutch
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Downside School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
38.1%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
33.3%
Primary — Catholic
14.3%
Secondary — Catholic
14.3%

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

Downside Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.4% 3
No need for assistance
98.6% 207

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

Downside Volunteering

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Volunteer
34.0% 32
Not a volunteer
66.0% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Downside Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
31.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Downside How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.2%
Did not go to work
10.5%
Truck
5.3%

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

Downside Car Ownership

1 vehicle
7.7%
2 vehicles
38.5%
3 vehicles
23.1%
4+ vehicles
30.8%

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

Downside Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.4%
3 bedrooms
34.4%
4 bedrooms
46.9%
5 bedrooms
9.4%

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

Downside Population Mobility

5.9%
moved in the last year
17.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
75.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Downside Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
207
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Downside Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
6
Mental health
6
Arthritis
5
Heart disease
4

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

Downside Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.3%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
17.4%
$800-$999/wk
10.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Downside Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
36.0%
Couple — no children
34.8%
Couple — no children under 15
18.0%
One parent — no children under 15
7.9%
One parent — children under 15
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Downside Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.6% 20
Did not provide
79.4% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Downside Children Ever Born

No children
40.0%
1 child
11.4%
2 children
28.6%
3 children
20.0%

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

Downside Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
32.3%
5–14 hours
35.5%
15–29 hours
10.8%
30+ hours
4.3%
Did not do domestic work
17.2%

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

Downside Household Size

1 person
11.9%
2 persons
40.5%
3 persons
26.2%
4 persons
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Downside Where Residents Moved From

Same address
96
Moved from NSW
5
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Downside Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Downside Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Downside Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,583/wk
Median Rent $185/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.2%

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

If you earn X in Downside

≈ $11,193/month
Median rent $185/wk
Left after rent $2,398/wk
Rent share 7.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Downside vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Downside

What is the population of Downside NSW?

The population of Downside NSW is 124 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².Downside is ranked #8,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Downside?

The median personal income in Downside NSW is $969 per week, or $50,388 per year.The median household income is $2,583 per week.Family income is $2,833 per week.Downside is ranked #1,444 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Downside?

Median rent in Downside NSW is $185 per week ($802 per month).Rent represents 7.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Downside ranks #7,826 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Downside?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Downside NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Downside?

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

Is Downside a good suburb to live in?

Downside is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 124.The median income is $969/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.2% 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: 11287. All dollar figures in AUD.