Dripstone NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dripstone NSW is 68 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dripstone is $537 per week ($27,924 per year). Median rent in Dripstone is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Dripstone has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Dripstone has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dripstone is $961.

There were 1 recorded offences in Dripstone in 2024-25, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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Dripstone Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dripstone Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$537/wk
$27,924 per year
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Median Rent
$240/wk
$1,040 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$961/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.6 per bedroom

Dripstone Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.1% (32) Female 52.9% (36)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
68 people · 70.3 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,208
Family income/wk

Dripstone Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
25-29
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dripstone Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
83.3% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
16.7% 3 dwellings

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

Dripstone Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Dripstone Religion

No Religion
35.8%
Anglican
25.4%
Catholic
13.4%
Uniting Church
10.4%
Baptist
6.0%
Other Religions Tot
4.5%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dripstone Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.5%

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

Dripstone Employment

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Employed full-time
37.2% 16 people
Employed part-time
9.3% 4 people
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Not in labour force
53.5% 23 people

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

Dripstone Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
84.0%
Bachelor Degree
16.0%

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

Dripstone Occupation

Managers
28.1%
Professionals
28.1%
Community & Personal Service
18.8%
Clerical & Administrative
12.5%
Sales Workers
12.5%

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

Dripstone Field of Study

Society & Culture
30.8%
Engineering
23.1%
Health
23.1%
Agriculture & Environment
11.5%
Education
11.5%

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

Dripstone Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dripstone Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
16.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
22.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
22.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dripstone Marital Status

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Married
64.9% 37
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Divorced
5.3% 3
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Widowed
5.3% 3
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Never married
24.6% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dripstone Ancestry

English
33.3%
Australian
23.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
11.5%
German
10.3%
Irish
10.3%
Italian
4.6%
Filipino
3.4%
Scottish
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dripstone School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
22.2%
Secondary — Government
22.2%
Vocational Education
22.2%
Pre-school
16.7%
Primary — Government
16.7%

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

Dripstone Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 120

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

Dripstone Volunteering

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Volunteer
12.7% 7
Not a volunteer
87.3% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dripstone How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.0%
Walked only
24.0%
Car (passenger)
12.0%

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

Dripstone Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.1%
2 vehicles
35.7%
3 vehicles
14.3%
4+ vehicles
17.9%

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

Dripstone Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
45.0%
4 bedrooms
55.0%

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

Dripstone Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
13.6%
moved in the last 5 years
6.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dripstone Indigenous Population

8.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
10
Indigenous residents
115
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dripstone Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
4
Mental health
4
Stroke
4
Asthma
3
Heart disease
3

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

Dripstone Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
19.4%
$650-$799/wk
19.4%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dripstone Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.0%
Couple — no children under 15
32.0%
Couple — children under 15
14.0%
One parent — children under 15
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dripstone Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 7
Did not provide
87.0% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dripstone Children Ever Born

No children
58.8%
4 children
41.2%

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

Dripstone When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5

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

Dripstone Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.1%
5–14 hours
25.0%
15–29 hours
15.4%
30+ hours
11.5%
Did not do domestic work
25.0%

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

Dripstone Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
65.0%
3 persons
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dripstone Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dripstone Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Dripstone Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $240/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.3%

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

If you earn X in Dripstone

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $240/wk
Left after rent $885/wk
Rent share 21.3%

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Dripstone vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dripstone

What is the population of Dripstone NSW?

The population of Dripstone NSW is 68 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Dripstone?

The median personal income in Dripstone NSW is $537 per week, or $27,924 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,208 per week.

How much is rent in Dripstone?

Median rent in Dripstone NSW is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Dripstone?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dripstone NSW is $961. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dripstone?

The median age in Dripstone NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dripstone a good suburb to live in?

Dripstone is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 68.The median income is $537/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% 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: 11295. All dollar figures in AUD.