Fordwich NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fordwich NSW is 90 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fordwich is $756 per week ($39,312 per year). Median rent in Fordwich is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Fordwich has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Fordwich has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fordwich is $4,300.

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

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Fordwich Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Fordwich Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$756/wk
$39,312 per year
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Median Rent
$345/wk
$1,495 per month
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$4,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Fordwich Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.6% (49) Female 42.4% (36)

Population Density

3.8
people per km²
90 people · 23.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,166
Family income/wk

Fordwich 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
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fordwich Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
64.7% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.3% 6 dwellings

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

Fordwich Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Fordwich Religion

No Religion
46.7%
Anglican
20.0%
Not stated
18.7%
Catholic
10.7%
Uniting Church
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fordwich Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.9%

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

Fordwich Employment

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Employed full-time
28.8% 15 people
Employed part-time
21.2% 11 people
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Not in labour force
50.0% 26 people

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

Fordwich Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
35.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.3%

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

Fordwich Occupation

Managers
42.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
28.6%
Professionals
14.3%
Sales Workers
14.3%

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

Fordwich Field of Study

Engineering
42.1%
Management & Commerce
26.3%
Architecture & Building
15.8%
Health
15.8%

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

Fordwich Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fordwich Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
14.3%
$650-$799/wk
14.3%
$800-$999/wk
14.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
21.4%
$4,000+/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fordwich Marital Status

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Married
57.1% 40
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Divorced
4.3% 3
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Widowed
8.6% 6
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Never married
30.0% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fordwich Ancestry

Australian
41.0%
English
24.0%
Irish
16.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
8.0%
Scottish
8.0%
Other
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fordwich School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
50.0%
Secondary — Catholic
50.0%

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

Fordwich Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.6% 7
No need for assistance
95.4% 144

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

Fordwich Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.2% 14
Not a volunteer
77.8% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fordwich Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fordwich How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.9%
Walked only
21.1%

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

Fordwich Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.1%
2 vehicles
41.9%
3 vehicles
19.4%
4+ vehicles
22.6%

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

Fordwich Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.4%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
19.2%
5 bedrooms
15.4%

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

Fordwich Population Mobility

22.4%
moved in the last year
46.3%
moved in the last 5 years
2.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fordwich Indigenous Population

8.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
12
Indigenous residents
128
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fordwich Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Diabetes
7
Asthma
5
Arthritis
4
Heart disease
4

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

Fordwich Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.3%
$300-$399/wk
12.5%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.3%
$3,500+/wk
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fordwich Family Structure

Couple — no children
36.5%
Couple — children under 15
33.3%
Couple — no children under 15
20.6%
One parent — children under 15
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fordwich Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 9
Did not provide
85.2% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fordwich Children Ever Born

No children
15.0%
1 child
25.0%
2 children
45.0%
3 children
15.0%

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

Fordwich When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
3

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

Fordwich Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.3%
5–14 hours
30.0%
15–29 hours
8.3%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
26.7%

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

Fordwich Household Size

1 person
25.9%
2 persons
48.1%
3 persons
11.1%
4 persons
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fordwich Where Residents Moved From

Same address
52
Moved from NSW
12
Moved — same area (SA2)
7

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

Fordwich Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fordwich Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Fordwich Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $345/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.2%

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

If you earn X in Fordwich

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $345/wk
Left after rent $1,280/wk
Rent share 21.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Fordwich vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fordwich

What is the population of Fordwich NSW?

The population of Fordwich NSW is 90 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Fordwich?

The median personal income in Fordwich NSW is $756 per week, or $39,312 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.

How much is rent in Fordwich?

Median rent in Fordwich NSW is $345 per week ($1,495 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Fordwich?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fordwich NSW is $4,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fordwich?

The median age in Fordwich NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fordwich a good suburb to live in?

Fordwich is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 90.The median income is $756/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% 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: 11544. All dollar figures in AUD.