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Dry Plain NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dry Plain, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Dry Plain NSW is 42 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dry Plain is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Dry Plain is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Dry Plain has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Dry Plain has a population density of 0.4 people per km².
The most common religion is Catholic (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dry Plain is $1,400.
There were 1 recorded offences in Dry Plain in 2024-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (1 offences).
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Dry Plain Population
Dry Plain Median Income & Rent
Dry Plain Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Dry Plain Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dry Plain Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dry Plain Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Dry Plain Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Dry Plain Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Dry Plain Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Dry Plain Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Dry Plain Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Dry Plain Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Dry Plain Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Dry Plain Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Dry Plain Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Dry Plain Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Dry Plain Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Dry Plain Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Dry Plain How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Dry Plain Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Dry Plain Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Dry Plain Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Dry Plain Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Dry Plain Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Dry Plain Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Dry Plain Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Dry Plain Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Dry Plain Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Dry Plain Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Dry Plain Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Dry Plain Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Dry Plain Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Dry Plain Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Dry Plain Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dry Plain
What is the population of Dry Plain NSW?
The population of Dry Plain NSW is 42 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².
What is the median income in Dry Plain?
The median personal income in Dry Plain NSW is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,062 per week.
How much is rent in Dry Plain?
Median rent in Dry Plain NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 16.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Dry Plain?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dry Plain NSW is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Dry Plain?
The median age in Dry Plain NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Dry Plain a good suburb to live in?
Dry Plain is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 42.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.0% 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: 11298. All dollar figures in AUD.