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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
Essington Median Income & Rent
Essington Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Essington Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Essington Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Essington Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Essington Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Essington Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Essington Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Essington Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Essington Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Essington Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Essington Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Essington Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Essington Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Essington Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Essington School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Essington Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Essington Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Essington Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Essington How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Essington Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Essington Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Essington Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Essington Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Essington Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Essington Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Essington Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Essington Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Essington Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Essington When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Essington Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Essington Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Essington Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Essington Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Essington Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Essington Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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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.