Eccleston NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Eccleston NSW is 27 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Eccleston is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Eccleston is $88 per week ($381 per month). Eccleston has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Eccleston has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eccleston is $1,304.

There were 1 recorded offences in Eccleston in 2024-25, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Eccleston Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Eccleston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
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Median Rent
$88/wk
$381 per month
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Median Age
58years
20 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,304/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Eccleston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 41.4% (12) Female 58.6% (17)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
27 people · 54.8 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,187
Family income/wk

Eccleston Age Distribution

45-49
55-59
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Eccleston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 3 dwellings

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

Eccleston Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Eccleston Religion

Anglican
42.9%
No Religion
35.7%
Not stated
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Eccleston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
18.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.5%

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

Eccleston Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 12 people
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Not in labour force
50.0% 12 people

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

Eccleston Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
47.1%
Certificate III/IV
35.3%
Postgraduate Degree
17.6%

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

Eccleston Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Eccleston Field of Study

Society & Culture
100.0%

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

Eccleston Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Eccleston Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Eccleston Marital Status

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Married
44.8% 13
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Divorced
10.3% 3
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Widowed
13.8% 4
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Never married
31.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Eccleston Ancestry

Australian
29.7%
Scottish
18.9%
English
16.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
13.5%
German
13.5%
Other
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Eccleston Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.0% 3
No need for assistance
93.0% 40

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

Eccleston Volunteering

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Volunteer
50.0% 11
Not a volunteer
50.0% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Eccleston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Eccleston Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
75.0%

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

Eccleston Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Eccleston Population Mobility

15.4%
moved in the last year
26.9%
moved in the last 5 years
40.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Eccleston Indigenous Population

22.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
11
Indigenous residents
37
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Eccleston Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6
Heart disease
4

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

Eccleston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
23.5%
$650-$799/wk
35.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
41.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Eccleston Family Structure

Couple — no children
70.6%
One parent — no children under 15
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Eccleston Military Service

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Previously served
16.7% 4
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Never served
83.3% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Eccleston Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
33.3% 9
Did not provide
66.7% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Eccleston Children Ever Born

2 children
50.0%
3 children
50.0%

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

Eccleston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.2%
5–14 hours
40.9%
15–29 hours
18.2%
Did not do domestic work
22.7%

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

Eccleston Household Size

1 person
30.0%
2 persons
70.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Eccleston Where Residents Moved From

Same address
22
Moved from NSW
4

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

Eccleston Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2024

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

Eccleston Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $88/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.7%

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

If you earn X in Eccleston

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $88/wk
Left after rent $1,224/wk
Rent share 6.7%

Eccleston vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eccleston

What is the population of Eccleston NSW?

The population of Eccleston NSW is 27 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Eccleston?

The median personal income in Eccleston NSW is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.

How much is rent in Eccleston?

Median rent in Eccleston NSW is $88 per week ($381 per month).Rent represents 6.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Eccleston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eccleston NSW is $1,304. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Eccleston?

The median age in Eccleston NSW is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Eccleston a good suburb to live in?

Eccleston is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 27.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.7% 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: 11376. All dollar figures in AUD.