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Firefly NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Firefly, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Firefly NSW is 247 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Firefly is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Firefly is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Firefly has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Firefly has a population density of 5.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Firefly is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Firefly is $1,600.
There were 1 recorded offences in Firefly in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).
Firefly Map
Firefly Population
Firefly Median Income & Rent
Firefly Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Firefly Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Firefly Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Firefly Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Firefly Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Firefly Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Firefly Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Firefly Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Firefly Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Firefly Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Firefly Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Firefly Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Firefly Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Firefly Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Firefly School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Firefly Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Firefly Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Firefly Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Firefly How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Firefly Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Firefly Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Firefly Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Firefly Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Firefly Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Firefly Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Firefly Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Firefly Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Firefly Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Firefly Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Firefly When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Firefly Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Firefly Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Firefly Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Firefly Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Firefly Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Firefly Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Firefly
What is the population of Firefly NSW?
The population of Firefly NSW is 247 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.3 people per km².Firefly is ranked #6,448 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Firefly?
The median personal income in Firefly NSW is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Firefly is ranked #6,114 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Firefly?
Median rent in Firefly NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 27.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Firefly ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Firefly?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Firefly NSW is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Firefly?
The median age in Firefly NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Firefly a good suburb to live in?
Firefly is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 247.The median income is $662/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.6% 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: 11524. All dollar figures in AUD.