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Freemans Waterhole NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Freemans Waterhole NSW is 120 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Freemans Waterhole is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in Freemans Waterhole is $220 per week ($953 per month). Freemans Waterhole has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Freemans Waterhole has a population density of 3.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Freemans Waterhole is $2,709.

There were 15 recorded offences in Freemans Waterhole in 2025-26, a rate of 125 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (5 offences).

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Freemans Waterhole Population

residents (Census 2021)

Freemans Waterhole Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$450/wk

$23,400 per year

#8639 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,709/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 1.2 per bedroom

Freemans Waterhole Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.4% (62) Female 44.6% (50)

Population Density

3.4

people per km²

120 people · 35.8 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

1.2

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Freemans Waterhole 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

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Freemans Waterhole Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.5% 5 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.5% 6 dwellings

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

Freemans Waterhole Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Freemans Waterhole Religion

No Religion

47.0%

Anglican

30.0%

Catholic

10.0%

Salvation Army

5.0%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

4.0%

Not stated

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Freemans Waterhole Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

45.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

34.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Freemans Waterhole Employment

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Employed full-time

23.9% 21 people

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Employed part-time

20.5% 18 people

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Unemployed

13.6% 12 people

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Not in labour force

42.0% 37 people

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

Freemans Waterhole Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.5%

Bachelor Degree

30.8%

Certificate I/II

19.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.5%

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

Freemans Waterhole Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

37.9%

Professionals

34.5%

Managers

13.8%

Labourers

13.8%

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

Freemans Waterhole Field of Study

Engineering

42.1%

Management & Commerce

26.3%

Education

15.8%

Society & Culture

15.8%

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

Freemans Waterhole Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Freemans Waterhole Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

18.2%

$300-$399/wk

30.3%

$500-$649/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$4,000+/wk

30.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Freemans Waterhole Marital Status

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Married

27.0% 27

↔️

Separated

8.0% 8

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Divorced

7.0% 7

👤

Never married

58.0% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Freemans Waterhole Ancestry

English

40.4%

Australian

36.0%

Scottish

9.9%

German

5.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.0%

Irish

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Freemans Waterhole School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

27.3%

Secondary — Government

22.7%

Primary — Government

18.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

18.2%

Pre-school

13.6%

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

Freemans Waterhole Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.4% 22

✅

No need for assistance

90.6% 211

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

Freemans Waterhole Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.8% 19

—

Not a volunteer

78.2% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Freemans Waterhole Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

50.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Freemans Waterhole How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.2%

Did not go to work

34.8%

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

Freemans Waterhole Car Ownership

0 vehicles

26.2%

1 vehicle

21.4%

2 vehicles

21.4%

3 vehicles

11.9%

4+ vehicles

19.0%

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

Freemans Waterhole Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

47.4%

2 bedrooms

23.7%

3 bedrooms

21.1%

4 bedrooms

7.9%

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

Freemans Waterhole Population Mobility

16.2%

moved in the last year

40.4%

moved in the last 5 years

20.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Freemans Waterhole Indigenous Population

9.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

191

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Freemans Waterhole Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Freemans Waterhole Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.3%

$1-$149/wk

7.1%

$150-$299/wk

20.0%

$300-$399/wk

14.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

4.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$3,500+/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Freemans Waterhole Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.6%

Couple — no children under 15

13.6%

Couple — no children

12.3%

One parent — children under 15

11.1%

One parent — no children under 15

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Freemans Waterhole Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.8% 16

—

Did not provide

82.2% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Freemans Waterhole Children Ever Born

No children

19.2%

1 child

19.2%

2 children

19.2%

3 children

42.3%

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

Freemans Waterhole When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

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

Freemans Waterhole Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.5%

5–14 hours

26.4%

15–29 hours

8.0%

30+ hours

12.6%

Did not do domestic work

33.3%

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

Freemans Waterhole Household Size

1 person

43.3%

2 persons

25.0%

3 persons

8.3%

4 persons

13.3%

5 persons

5.0%

6+ persons

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Freemans Waterhole Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Freemans Waterhole Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Freemans Waterhole Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 15 total

Assault

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Theft

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Freemans Waterhole Rent Prices & Affordability

36%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $619/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 35.5%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Freemans Waterhole

Your weekly income

≈ $2,682/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $399/wk

Rent share 35.5%

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Freemans Waterhole vs State & National Average

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Pop: 60 Income: $900/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 60 Income: $735/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Pop: 60 Income: $850/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Pop: 60 Income: $912/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Freemans Waterhole

What is the population of Freemans Waterhole NSW?

The population of Freemans Waterhole NSW is 120 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.4 people per km².Freemans Waterhole is ranked #8,425 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Freemans Waterhole?

The median personal income in Freemans Waterhole NSW is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $619 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Freemans Waterhole is ranked #8,639 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Freemans Waterhole?

Median rent in Freemans Waterhole NSW is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 35.5% of household income, which is considered stressed.Freemans Waterhole ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Freemans Waterhole?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Freemans Waterhole NSW is $2,709. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Freemans Waterhole?

The median age in Freemans Waterhole NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Freemans Waterhole a good suburb to live in?

Freemans Waterhole is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 120.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (35.5% 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: 11568. All dollar figures in AUD.