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Fosters Valley NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fosters Valley NSW is 72 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fosters Valley is $706 per week ($36,712 per year). Fosters Valley has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Fosters Valley has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fosters Valley is $1,885.

There were 3 recorded offences in Fosters Valley in 2024-25, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (2 offences).

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Fosters Valley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Fosters Valley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$706/wk

$36,712 per year

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,885/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Fosters Valley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (40) Female 44.4% (32)

Population Density

1.3

people per km²

72 people · 55.8 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,187

Family income/wk

Fosters Valley Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fosters Valley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.3% 14 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.7% 10 dwellings

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

Fosters Valley Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Fosters Valley Religion

No Religion

34.5%

Catholic

33.3%

Anglican

13.1%

Not stated

8.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.0%

Uniting Church

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fosters Valley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

47.1%

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

Fosters Valley Employment

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Employed full-time

21.7% 13 people

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Employed part-time

23.3% 14 people

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Not in labour force

55.0% 33 people

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

Fosters Valley Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

39.3%

Certificate III/IV

32.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

28.6%

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

Fosters Valley Occupation

Managers

31.6%

Clerical & Administrative

26.3%

Professionals

21.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.1%

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

Fosters Valley Field of Study

Management & Commerce

38.5%

Engineering

30.8%

Society & Culture

30.8%

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

Fosters Valley Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fosters Valley Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

17.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

23.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

23.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fosters Valley Marital Status

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Married

51.6% 32

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Separated

6.5% 4

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Divorced

12.9% 8

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Never married

29.0% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fosters Valley Ancestry

English

43.5%

Irish

23.9%

Australian

17.4%

Scottish

10.9%

German

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fosters Valley School & University Attendance

Pre-school

31.3%

Primary — Government

25.0%

Secondary — Government

25.0%

Secondary — Catholic

18.8%

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

Fosters Valley Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.5% 11

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No need for assistance

91.5% 118

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

Fosters Valley Volunteering

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Volunteer

11.7% 7

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Not a volunteer

88.3% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fosters Valley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fosters Valley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.8%

Did not go to work

22.2%

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

Fosters Valley Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.3%

2 vehicles

42.9%

3 vehicles

19.0%

4+ vehicles

23.8%

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

Fosters Valley Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

18.2%

3 bedrooms

18.2%

4 bedrooms

50.0%

6+ bedrooms

13.6%

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

Fosters Valley Population Mobility

8.7%

moved in the last year

36.9%

moved in the last 5 years

49.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fosters Valley Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

143

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fosters Valley Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Mental health

Asthma

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

Fosters Valley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

9.8%

$400-$499/wk

7.8%

$500-$649/wk

7.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

19.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fosters Valley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.2%

Couple — no children

40.3%

One parent — children under 15

8.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fosters Valley Military Service

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Previously served

9.1% 5

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Never served

90.9% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fosters Valley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.4% 9

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Did not provide

83.6% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fosters Valley When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Fosters Valley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.4%

5–14 hours

20.9%

15–29 hours

16.4%

30+ hours

14.9%

Did not do domestic work

25.4%

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

Fosters Valley Household Size

1 person

15.4%

2 persons

53.8%

3 persons

11.5%

6+ persons

19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fosters Valley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Fosters Valley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fosters Valley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Sexual Offences

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Fosters Valley Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,062/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Fosters Valley

Your weekly income

≈ $8,935/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $2,062/wk

Rent share —

Fosters Valley vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fosters Valley

What is the population of Fosters Valley NSW?

The population of Fosters Valley NSW is 72 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Fosters Valley?

The median personal income in Fosters Valley NSW is $706 per week, or $36,712 per year.The median household income is $2,062 per week.Family income is $2,187 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Fosters Valley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fosters Valley NSW is $1,885. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fosters Valley?

The median age in Fosters Valley NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fosters Valley a good suburb to live in?

Fosters Valley is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 72.The median income is $706/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 11555. All dollar figures in AUD.