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Farley NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Farley NSW is 605 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Farley is $912 per week ($47,424 per year). Median rent in Farley is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Farley has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Farley has a population density of 45.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Farley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Farley is $2,167.

There were 42 recorded offences in Farley in 2025-26, a rate of 69 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (11 offences).

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Farley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Farley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$912/wk

$47,424 per year

#1994 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$440/wk

$1,907 per month

#1252 of 14,663

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Median Age

30years

8 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Farley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (299) Female 49.8% (297)

Population Density

45.8

people per km²

605 people · 13.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,137

Family income/wk

Farley Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Farley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

39.6% 38 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.4% 58 dwellings

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

Farley Country of Birth

Australia

95.7%

England

2.4%

India

2.0%

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

Farley Religion

No Religion

44.2%

Catholic

22.5%

Anglican

15.2%

Not stated

12.0%

Uniting Church

1.9%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Eastern Orthodox

1.4%

Hinduism

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Farley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.5%

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

Farley Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

35.7%

IAL Punjabi

21.4%

Malayalam

21.4%

Other

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Farley Employment

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Employed full-time

47.9% 186 people

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Employed part-time

21.9% 85 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 11 people

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Not in labour force

27.3% 106 people

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

Farley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

Bachelor Degree

24.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.2%

Certificate I/II

4.4%

Postgraduate Degree

3.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.8%

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

Farley Occupation

Professionals

20.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.9%

Community & Personal Service

13.9%

Managers

10.9%

Clerical & Administrative

10.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.5%

Sales Workers

8.5%

Labourers

8.0%

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

Farley Field of Study

Management & Commerce

27.0%

Health

18.4%

Engineering

17.2%

Society & Culture

9.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.9%

Education

6.9%

Architecture & Building

5.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.6%

Agriculture & Environment

2.3%

Creative Arts

1.7%

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

Farley Dwelling Types

Separate house

68.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

25.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Farley Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

1.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

3.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

20.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.2%

$4,000+/wk

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Farley Marital Status

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Married

36.3% 172

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Separated

6.1% 29

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Divorced

8.0% 38

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Widowed

3.2% 15

👤

Never married

46.4% 220

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Farley Ancestry

English

36.6%

Australian

29.6%

Irish

8.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.9%

Scottish

7.4%

Other

3.8%

Indian

1.4%

Chinese

1.2%

German

1.0%

Italian

1.0%

New Zealander

1.0%

Dutch

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Farley School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

27.7%

Primary — Government

18.8%

Primary — Catholic

16.1%

Pre-school

13.4%

Secondary — Government

9.8%

Secondary — Catholic

7.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.6%

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

Farley Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.0% 42

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No need for assistance

96.0% 1,016

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

Farley Volunteering

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Volunteer

11.4% 48

—

Not a volunteer

88.6% 372

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Farley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

38.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Farley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.6%

Did not go to work

18.5%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Walked only

1.2%

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

Farley Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.0%

1 vehicle

25.6%

2 vehicles

48.8%

3 vehicles

12.3%

4+ vehicles

11.3%

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

Farley Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.0%

2 bedrooms

10.7%

3 bedrooms

24.5%

4 bedrooms

58.2%

5 bedrooms

3.1%

6+ bedrooms

1.5%

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

Farley Population Mobility

46.3%

moved in the last year

71.0%

moved in the last 5 years

5.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Farley Indigenous Population

9.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

100

Indigenous residents

974

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Farley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

102

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

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

Farley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.3%

$1-$149/wk

1.7%

$150-$299/wk

3.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

12.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Farley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.0%

Couple — no children

29.0%

One parent — children under 15

17.7%

Couple — no children under 15

13.9%

One parent — no children under 15

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Farley Military Service

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Previously served

1.2% 5

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Never served

98.8% 404

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Farley Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 50

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Did not provide

87.9% 363

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Farley Children Ever Born

No children

37.6%

1 child

16.2%

2 children

27.4%

3 children

17.3%

4 children

1.5%

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

Farley When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2021

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

Farley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.9%

5–14 hours

32.8%

15–29 hours

10.8%

30+ hours

7.7%

Did not do domestic work

26.7%

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

Farley Household Size

1 person

16.2%

2 persons

38.1%

3 persons

22.4%

4 persons

14.8%

5 persons

5.7%

6+ persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Farley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

281

Moved from NSW

210

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

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

Farley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.3%

Step family — no other children

15.0%

Blended family — no other children

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Farley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 42 total

Assault

Other Against Person

Theft

Weapons

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Farley Schools

schools nearby

government

930

avg ICSEA score

3,705

total students

St Paul's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 370 students

996

ICSEA

Rutherford Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 1,007 students

933

ICSEA

Gillieston Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 404 students

922

ICSEA

Rutherford Technology High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,405 students

922

ICSEA

Telarah Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 519 students

879

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Farley Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,015/wk

Median Rent $440/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.8%

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

If you earn X in Farley

Your weekly income

≈ $8,732/month

Median rent $440/wk

Left after rent $1,575/wk

Rent share 21.8%

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Farley vs State & National Average

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Pop: 303 Income: $1,052/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 304 Income: $637/wk Rent: $150/wk

Carroll

Pop: 305 Income: $725/wk Rent: $220/wk

Oakey Park

Pop: 305 Income: $572/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Pop: 305 Income: $558/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Pop: 306 Income: $789/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Farley

What is the population of Farley NSW?

The population of Farley NSW is 605 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 45.8 people per km².Farley is ranked #4,732 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Farley?

The median personal income in Farley NSW is $912 per week, or $47,424 per year.The median household income is $2,015 per week.Family income is $2,137 per week.Farley is ranked #1,994 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Farley?

Median rent in Farley NSW is $440 per week ($1,907 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Farley ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Farley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Farley NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Farley?

The median age in Farley NSW is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Farley a good suburb to live in?

Farley is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 605.The median income is $912/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 11493. All dollar figures in AUD.