Essington NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Essington NSW is 99 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Essington is $1,014 per week ($52,728 per year). Median rent in Essington is $600 per week ($2,600 per month). Essington has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Essington has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Essington is England. The most common religion is Catholic (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Essington is $1,963.

There were 5 recorded offences in Essington in 2024-25, a rate of 51 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Essington Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Essington Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,014/wk
$52,728 per year
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Median Rent
$600/wk
$2,600 per month
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,963/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Essington Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (52) Female 48.5% (49)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
99 people · 141.4 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,062
Family income/wk

Essington Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
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)

Essington Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
40.7% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
59.3% 16 dwellings

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

Essington Country of Birth

Australia
87.2%
England
12.8%

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

Essington Religion

Catholic
32.7%
No Religion
31.7%
Anglican
16.3%
Not stated
12.5%
Uniting Church
3.8%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Essington Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.9%

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

Essington Employment

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Employed full-time
58.2% 39 people
Employed part-time
6.0% 4 people
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Not in labour force
35.8% 24 people

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

Essington Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.0%
Bachelor Degree
29.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.8%

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

Essington Occupation

Managers
42.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.9%
Professionals
17.1%
Clerical & Administrative
8.6%
Labourers
8.6%

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

Essington Field of Study

Engineering
40.6%
Management & Commerce
31.3%
Health
18.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.4%

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

Essington Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Essington Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
25.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
25.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
20.0%
$4,000+/wk
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Essington Marital Status

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Married
61.8% 47
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Divorced
11.8% 9
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Never married
26.3% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Essington Ancestry

Australian
42.7%
English
39.8%
Scottish
9.7%
Irish
4.9%
German
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Essington School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
45.0%
Primary — Catholic
20.0%
Vocational Education
20.0%
Secondary — Government
15.0%

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

Essington Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 194

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

Essington Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.0% 20
Not a volunteer
75.0% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Essington Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
33.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Essington How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.6%
Did not go to work
10.5%
Car (passenger)
7.9%

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

Essington Car Ownership

1 vehicle
11.1%
2 vehicles
58.3%
3 vehicles
13.9%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Essington Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
8.6%
3 bedrooms
40.0%
4 bedrooms
51.4%

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

Essington Population Mobility

18.4%
moved in the last year
41.9%
moved in the last 5 years
63.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Essington Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
171
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Essington Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
11
Arthritis
10
Cancer
3
Diabetes
3
Lung condition
3
Mental health
3

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

Essington Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.6%
$1-$149/wk
12.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
10.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.5%
$3,500+/wk
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Essington Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
47.4%
Couple — no children
42.1%
Couple — no children under 15
6.6%
One parent — no children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Essington Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.7% 10
Did not provide
86.3% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Essington Children Ever Born

2 children
50.0%
3 children
50.0%

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

Essington When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Essington Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.9%
5–14 hours
36.5%
15–29 hours
14.9%
30+ hours
9.5%
Did not do domestic work
20.3%

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

Essington Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
40.6%
3 persons
9.4%
4 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Essington Where Residents Moved From

Same address
71
Moved from NSW
11
Moved — same area (SA2)
3
Moved from overseas
3

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

Essington Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
54.5%
Step family — no other children
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Essington Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Assault
2
Sexual Offences
1
Domestic Violence
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Essington Rent Prices & Affordability

32%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,874/wk
Median Rent $600/wk
Rent-to-Income 32.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Essington

≈ $8,121/month
Median rent $600/wk
Left after rent $1,274/wk
Rent share 32.0%

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Essington vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Essington

What is the population of Essington NSW?

The population of Essington NSW is 99 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Essington?

The median personal income in Essington NSW is $1,014 per week, or $52,728 per year.The median household income is $1,874 per week.Family income is $2,062 per week.

How much is rent in Essington?

Median rent in Essington NSW is $600 per week ($2,600 per month).Rent represents 32.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Essington?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Essington NSW is $1,963. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Essington?

The median age in Essington NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Essington a good suburb to live in?

Essington is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 99.The median income is $1,014/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.0% 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: 11446. All dollar figures in AUD.