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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dry Plain Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$850/wk
$44,200 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,400/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Dry Plain Demographics

Gender Split

Male 62.8% (27) Female 37.2% (16)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
42 people · 118.8 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,062
Family income/wk

Dry Plain Age Distribution

0-4
20-24
25-29
30-34
55-59
65-69
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dry Plain Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
58.3% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.7% 5 dwellings

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

Dry Plain Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Dry Plain Religion

Catholic
42.1%
No Religion
36.8%
Not stated
13.2%
Anglican
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dry Plain Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.8%

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

Dry Plain Employment

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Employed full-time
51.7% 15 people
Employed part-time
27.6% 8 people
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Not in labour force
20.7% 6 people

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

Dry Plain Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.6%
Bachelor Degree
28.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.8%

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

Dry Plain Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
50.0%

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

Dry Plain Field of Study

Management & Commerce
44.4%
Agriculture & Environment
38.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
16.7%

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

Dry Plain Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dry Plain Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
21.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
28.6%
$4,000+/wk
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dry Plain Marital Status

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Married
45.2% 19
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Divorced
11.9% 5
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Never married
42.9% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dry Plain Ancestry

Australian
37.0%
English
37.0%
Irish
25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dry Plain Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 68

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

Dry Plain Volunteering

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Volunteer
15.2% 5
Not a volunteer
84.8% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dry Plain How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Did not go to work
33.3%

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

Dry Plain Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.1%
2 vehicles
53.8%
4+ vehicles
23.1%

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

Dry Plain Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
21.1%
3 bedrooms
31.6%
4 bedrooms
47.4%

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

Dry Plain Population Mobility

36.8%
moved in the last year
38.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dry Plain Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
71
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dry Plain Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
5
Arthritis
3
Asthma
3
Mental health
3

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

Dry Plain Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
12.5%
$500-$649/wk
9.4%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
31.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
21.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dry Plain Family Structure

Couple — no children
71.0%
Couple — children under 15
29.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dry Plain Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.3% 4
Did not provide
86.7% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dry Plain Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Dry Plain Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
31.3%
5–14 hours
21.9%
15–29 hours
9.4%
30+ hours
12.5%
Did not do domestic work
25.0%

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

Dry Plain Household Size

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dry Plain Where Residents Moved From

Same address
24
Moved from NSW
10
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Dry Plain Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dry Plain Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023
2024

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

Dry Plain Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.0%

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

If you earn X in Dry Plain

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,575/wk
Rent share 16.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Dry Plain vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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.