Farnham NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Farnham NSW is 21 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Farnham is $524 per week ($27,248 per year). Median rent in Farnham is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Farnham has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Farnham has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Farnham is $1,625.

There were 1 recorded offences in Farnham in 2023-24, a rate of 48 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Farnham Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Farnham Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$524/wk
$27,248 per year
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Median Rent
$270/wk
$1,170 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,625/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Farnham Demographics

Gender Split

Male 65.2% (15) Female 34.8% (8)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
21 people · 27.6 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,187
Family income/wk

Farnham Age Distribution

5-9
40-44
55-59
60-64
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Farnham Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
55.6% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
44.4% 4 dwellings

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

Farnham Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Farnham Religion

Anglican
50.0%
Catholic
16.7%
Not stated
16.7%
Christian (other)
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Farnham Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
46.2%

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

Farnham Employment

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Employed full-time
64.7% 11 people
Employed part-time
17.6% 3 people
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Not in labour force
17.6% 3 people

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

Farnham Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Farnham Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
36.4%
Labourers
36.4%
Managers
27.3%

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

Farnham Field of Study

Engineering
57.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
42.9%

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

Farnham Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Farnham Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
37.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Farnham Marital Status

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Married
57.1% 8
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Never married
42.9% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Farnham Ancestry

Australian
39.4%
English
36.4%
Irish
24.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Farnham School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Farnham Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 39

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

Farnham Volunteering

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Volunteer
15.8% 3
Not a volunteer
84.2% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Farnham Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Farnham How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Farnham Car Ownership

1 vehicle
40.0%
2 vehicles
30.0%
3 vehicles
30.0%

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

Farnham Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
40.0%
4 bedrooms
60.0%

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

Farnham Population Mobility

33.3%
moved in the last year
42.9%
moved in the last 5 years
7.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Farnham Indigenous Population

7.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
48
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Farnham Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Farnham Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
47.6%
Couple — no children
28.6%
Couple — no children under 15
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Farnham Military Service

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Previously served
15.0% 3
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Never served
85.0% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Farnham Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
31.6% 6
Did not provide
68.4% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Farnham Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
27.3%
15–29 hours
18.2%
30+ hours
22.7%
Did not do domestic work
31.8%

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

Farnham Household Size

2 persons
50.0%
3 persons
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Farnham Where Residents Moved From

Same address
16
Moved from NSW
8

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

Farnham Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Farnham Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

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

Farnham Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $270/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.7%

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

If you earn X in Farnham

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $270/wk
Left after rent $917/wk
Rent share 22.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Farnham vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Farnham

What is the population of Farnham NSW?

The population of Farnham NSW is 21 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Farnham?

The median personal income in Farnham NSW is $524 per week, or $27,248 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.

How much is rent in Farnham?

Median rent in Farnham NSW is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 22.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Farnham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Farnham NSW is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Farnham?

The median age in Farnham NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Farnham a good suburb to live in?

Farnham is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 21.The median income is $524/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.7% 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: 11495. All dollar figures in AUD.