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Fosterton NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fosterton NSW is 94 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fosterton is $766 per week ($39,832 per year). Median rent in Fosterton is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Fosterton has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Fosterton has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Fosterton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fosterton is $2,167.

There were 1 recorded offences in Fosterton in 2023-24, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Fosterton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Fosterton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$766/wk

$39,832 per year

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Fosterton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.3% (52) Female 44.7% (42)

Population Density

2.9

people per km²

94 people · 32.4 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,937

Family income/wk

Fosterton Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

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)

Fosterton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.7% 17 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.3% 11 dwellings

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

Fosterton Country of Birth

Australia

93.3%

England

6.7%

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

Fosterton Religion

No Religion

33.7%

Catholic

15.7%

Christian (other)

13.5%

Not stated

13.5%

Anglican

12.4%

Uniting Church

4.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.4%

Baptist

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fosterton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

59.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.1%

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

Fosterton Employment

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Employed full-time

40.3% 29 people

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Employed part-time

22.2% 16 people

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Not in labour force

37.5% 27 people

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

Fosterton Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

29.4%

Certificate III/IV

29.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

Postgraduate Degree

14.7%

Certificate I/II

8.8%

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

Fosterton Occupation

Managers

41.4%

Professionals

24.1%

Clerical & Administrative

13.8%

Sales Workers

10.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.3%

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

Fosterton Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.7%

Engineering

23.3%

Architecture & Building

16.7%

Health

16.7%

Society & Culture

16.7%

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

Fosterton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fosterton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

15.4%

$300-$399/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

30.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

15.4%

$4,000+/wk

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fosterton Marital Status

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Married

55.3% 52

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Separated

5.3% 5

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Divorced

8.5% 8

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Widowed

8.5% 8

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Never married

22.3% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fosterton Ancestry

Australian

38.7%

English

34.9%

Irish

11.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.5%

Scottish

4.7%

German

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fosterton School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

100.0%

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

Fosterton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.9% 3

✅

No need for assistance

98.1% 151

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

Fosterton Volunteering

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Volunteer

31.6% 24

—

Not a volunteer

68.4% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fosterton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

37.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fosterton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.2%

Walked only

12.9%

Did not go to work

12.9%

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

Fosterton Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.9%

2 vehicles

53.8%

3 vehicles

15.4%

4+ vehicles

12.8%

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

Fosterton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.4%

2 bedrooms

9.1%

3 bedrooms

45.5%

4 bedrooms

25.0%

5 bedrooms

9.1%

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

Fosterton Population Mobility

9.8%

moved in the last year

29.5%

moved in the last 5 years

53.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fosterton Indigenous Population

4.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

163

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fosterton Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Mental health

Cancer

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

Fosterton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.9%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

9.7%

$500-$649/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

16.7%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.2%

$3,500+/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fosterton Family Structure

Couple — no children

64.8%

Couple — no children under 15

25.9%

Couple — children under 15

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fosterton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.5% 16

—

Did not provide

80.5% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fosterton Children Ever Born

2 children

82.4%

3 children

17.6%

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

Fosterton When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Fosterton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

29.1%

5–14 hours

32.6%

15–29 hours

11.6%

30+ hours

9.3%

Did not do domestic work

17.4%

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

Fosterton Household Size

1 person

37.8%

2 persons

45.9%

3 persons

8.1%

4 persons

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fosterton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Fosterton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fosterton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

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

Fosterton Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,325/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.6%

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

If you earn X in Fosterton

Your weekly income

≈ $5,742/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $1,065/wk

Rent share 19.6%

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Income: $634/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $30/wk

Finley

Income: $636/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $85/wk

Holbrook

Income: $628/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $75/wk

Moonbi

Income: $660/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $40/wk

Boorowa

Income: $685/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $15/wk

Walcha

Income: $701/wk Rent: $203/wk Save: $57/wk

Temora

Income: $645/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $20/wk

Hay (NSW)

Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $85/wk

Fosterton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bannaby

Pop: 47 Income: $743/wk

Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings - NSW)

Pop: 47 Income: $675/wk

Burra (Snowy Valleys - NSW)

Pop: 47 Income: $974/wk Rent: $180/wk

Cobark

Pop: 47 Income: $695/wk

Fern Gully

Pop: 47 Income: $924/wk Rent: $340/wk

Fullerton

Pop: 47 Income: $700/wk Rent: $200/wk

Compare Fosterton

Fosterton vs Bannaby →Fosterton vs Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings - NSW) →Fosterton vs Burra (Snowy Valleys - NSW) →Fosterton vs Cobark →

Frequently Asked Questions About Fosterton

What is the population of Fosterton NSW?

The population of Fosterton NSW is 94 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Fosterton?

The median personal income in Fosterton NSW is $766 per week, or $39,832 per year.The median household income is $1,325 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.

How much is rent in Fosterton?

Median rent in Fosterton NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Fosterton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fosterton 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 Fosterton?

The median age in Fosterton NSW is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fosterton a good suburb to live in?

Fosterton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 94.The median income is $766/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% 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: 11556. All dollar figures in AUD.