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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 Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
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Downside Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Downside Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Downside Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Downside Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Downside Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Downside Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Downside Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Downside Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Downside Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Downside Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Downside Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Downside Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Downside Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Downside School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Downside Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Downside Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Downside Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Downside How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Downside Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Downside Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Downside Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Downside Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Downside Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Downside Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Downside Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Downside Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Downside Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Downside Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Downside Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Downside Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Downside Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Downside Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Downside Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.