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Empire Vale NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Empire Vale, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Empire Vale NSW is 185 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Empire Vale is $669 per week ($34,788 per year). Median rent in Empire Vale is $520 per week ($2,253 per month). Empire Vale has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Empire Vale has a population density of 13.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Empire Vale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Empire Vale is $1,613.
There were 6 recorded offences in Empire Vale in 2024-25, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).
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Empire Vale Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Empire Vale Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Empire Vale Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Empire Vale Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Empire Vale Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Empire Vale Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Empire Vale Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Empire Vale Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Empire Vale Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Empire Vale Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Empire Vale Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Empire Vale Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Empire Vale Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Empire Vale School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Empire Vale Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Empire Vale Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Empire Vale Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Empire Vale How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Empire Vale Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Empire Vale Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Empire Vale Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Empire Vale Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Empire Vale Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Empire Vale Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Empire Vale Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Empire Vale Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Empire Vale Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Empire Vale Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Empire Vale When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Empire Vale Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Empire Vale Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Empire Vale Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Empire Vale Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Empire Vale Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Empire Vale Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Empire Vale
What is the population of Empire Vale NSW?
The population of Empire Vale NSW is 185 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.0 people per km².Empire Vale is ranked #7,175 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Empire Vale?
The median personal income in Empire Vale NSW is $669 per week, or $34,788 per year.The median household income is $1,428 per week.Family income is $1,656 per week.Empire Vale is ranked #6,006 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Empire Vale?
Median rent in Empire Vale NSW is $520 per week ($2,253 per month).Rent represents 36.4% of household income, which is considered stressed.Empire Vale ranks #502 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Empire Vale?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Empire Vale NSW is $1,613. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Empire Vale?
The median age in Empire Vale NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Empire Vale a good suburb to live in?
Empire Vale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 185.The median income is $669/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (36.4% 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: 11419. All dollar figures in AUD.