Gables, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Gables NSW is 3,339 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gables is $1,345 per week ($69,940 per year). Median rent in Gables is $600 per week ($2,600 per month). Gables has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Gables has a population density of 545 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gables is India. The most common religion is Catholic (27.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gables is $3,200.

There were 17 recorded offences in Gables in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (9 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Gables Population

3,339 residents at the 2021 Census.

Gables Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$1,345/wk

$69,940 per year

Ranked 232 of 14,663

Median Rent

$600/wk

$2,600 per month

Ranked 202 of 14,663

Median Age

32years

6 years younger than the national median

Mortgage

$3,200/mo

Avg household size: 3.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gables Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (1,604) Female 52.0% (1,736)

Population Density

545

people per km²

3,339 people · 6.1 km²

Households

3.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,192

Family income/wk

Gables 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

75-79

80-84

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Gables Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Gables, 11.3% are owned outright and 88.7% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

11.3%

Owned with mortgage

88.7%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
England
China
Iran
Egypt
Fiji
Bangladesh
Afghanistan

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

Gables Religion

Catholic

27.5%

No religion

19.4%

Hinduism

13.0%

Anglican

8.6%

Islam

7.0%

Other religions

5.0%

Sikhism

4.6%

Not stated

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Gables Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

81.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
Hindi
Tagalog
Arabic
Urdu
Bengali

Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Gables Employment

Employed full-time

56.4% 1,163 people

Employed part-time

19.6% 404 people

Unemployed

3.1% 63 people

Not in labour force

21.0% 433 people

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

Gables Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

40.7%

Certificate III/IV

19.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.1%

Postgraduate Degree

16.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

Certificate I/II

1.2%

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

Gables Occupation

Professionals

36.5%

Managers

17.7%

Clerical & Administrative

15.4%

Community & Personal Service

10.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.1%

Sales Workers

4.9%

Labourers

2.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.5%

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

Gables Field of Study

Management & Commerce

31.1%

Engineering

12.2%

Health

11.0%

Society & Culture

9.8%

Information Technology

9.4%

Education

8.9%

Architecture & Building

6.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.7%

Creative Arts

3.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.8%

Agriculture & Environment

1.3%

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

Gables Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gables Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.7%

$1-$149/wk

0.3%

$150-$299/wk

0.6%

$300-$399/wk

0.4%

$400-$499/wk

1.0%

$500-$649/wk

0.9%

$650-$799/wk

1.3%

$800-$999/wk

3.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

11.4%

$4,000+/wk

30.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Gables Marital Status

Married

66.7% 1,559

Separated

2.5% 59

Divorced

3.8% 89

Widowed

1.8% 42

Never married

25.2% 590

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Gables Ancestry

Australian

24.1%

English

20.6%

Indian

13.2%

Filipino

7.5%

Irish

6.0%

Italian

5.7%

Scottish

4.4%

Maltese

3.3%

Chinese

3.1%

German

1.9%

Australian Aboriginal

1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Gables School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.6%

Pre-school

14.1%

Primary — Catholic

12.6%

Secondary — Government

9.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.9%

Secondary — Catholic

9.1%

Vocational Education

7.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.2%

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

Gables Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

1.8%

No need for assistance

98.2%

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

Gables Volunteering

Volunteer

10.9% 244

Not a volunteer

89.1% 2,000

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Gables Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.4%

$600-$799/mo

0.9%

$800-$999/mo

1.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

3.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

6.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

23.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

49.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gables How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.1%

Did not go to work

22.3%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

Train

1.9%

Other

1.4%

Truck

1.0%

Bus

0.9%

Walked only

0.6%

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

Gables Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.6%

1 vehicle

22.0%

2 vehicles

55.1%

3 vehicles

14.2%

4+ vehicles

8.1%

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

Gables Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.9%

2 bedrooms

3.8%

3 bedrooms

2.4%

4 bedrooms

62.5%

5 bedrooms

25.7%

6+ bedrooms

4.8%

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

Gables Population Mobility

29.9%

moved in the last year

96.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

77.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Gables Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Gables Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

149

Asthma

102

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Gables Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

3.1%

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

0.6%

$500-$649/wk

0.8%

$650-$799/wk

4.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

19.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500+/wk

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Gables Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

65.6%

Couple — no children

14.0%

Couple — no children under 15

13.5%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

One parent — no children under 15

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Gables Military Service

Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 5

Previously served

0.6% 14

Never served

99.2% 2,234

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Gables Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

7.8% 175

Did not provide

92.2% 2,059

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gables Children Ever Born

No children

29.3%

1 child

16.2%

2 children

36.9%

3 children

13.1%

4 children

3.9%

5+ children

0.5%

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

Gables When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

108

1991–2000

176

2001–2010

488

2011–2015

262

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Gables Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.2%

5–14 hours

32.7%

15–29 hours

14.1%

30+ hours

11.4%

Did not do domestic work

22.6%

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

Gables Household Size

1 person

6.7%

2 persons

20.5%

3 persons

21.1%

4 persons

33.5%

5 persons

11.6%

6+ persons

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Gables Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,229

Moved from NSW

846

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

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

Gables Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.6%

Step family — no other children

7.0%

Blended family — no other children

1.8%

Intact family — other children present

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Gables Crime Statistics

17 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Assault

Property Damage

Total offences by year

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Gables Schools

schools nearby

government

1102

avg ICSEA score

2,154

total students

Box Hill Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 271 students

1123

ICSEA

Santa Sophia Catholic College (Primary) Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 884 students

1104

ICSEA

Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 999 students

1078

ICSEA

Aspect Western Sydney School - Aspect Hills Shire Campus Independent

Primary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Gables Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $3,219/wk

Median rent $600/wk

Rent to income 18.6%

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

Median rent in Gables against your income

Your weekly income

About $13,949 a month

Median rent $600/wk

Left after rent $2,619/wk

Rent share 18.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Lloyd

Income: $1,086/wk Rent: $420/wk $180/wk less rent

Wickham (NSW)

Income: $1,135/wk Rent: $470/wk $130/wk less rent

Chisholm (NSW)

Income: $1,164/wk Rent: $550/wk $50/wk less rent

Nirimba Fields

Income: $1,159/wk Rent: $410/wk $190/wk less rent

Bungarribee

Income: $1,077/wk Rent: $453/wk $147/wk less rent

Holsworthy

Income: $1,104/wk Rent: $515/wk $85/wk less rent

Sydney Olympic Park

Income: $1,135/wk Rent: $520/wk $80/wk less rent

Gledswood Hills

Income: $1,192/wk Rent: $540/wk $60/wk less rent

Gables vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Gables is $1,345 a week, 76% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 86th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $600 a week, $215 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 18.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 32, 11 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Gables	Typical NSW	Typical Australia
Personal income	$1,345/wk	$765/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$3,219/wk	$1,704/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$600/wk	$385/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$3,200/mo	$1,965/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	32	43	42
Rent share of household income	18.6%	22.6%	20.3%

Suburbs near Gables

The closest suburb to Gables is Oakville, 2.8 km away.

Oakville

2.8 km away · income $876/wk · rent $600/wk

Box Hill (NSW)

2.9 km away · income $1,271/wk · rent $580/wk

Maraylya

3.9 km away · income $970/wk · rent $500/wk

Grantham Farm

4.9 km away · income $1,154/wk · rent $540/wk

Annangrove

5.1 km away · income $899/wk · rent $500/wk

Vineyard

5.2 km away · income $640/wk · rent $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gables

What is the population of Gables NSW?

The population of Gables NSW is 3,339 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 545 people per km².Gables is ranked #2,210 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gables?

The median personal income in Gables NSW is $1,345 per week, or $69,940 per year.The median household income is $3,219 per week.Family income is $3,192 per week.Gables is ranked #232 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gables?

Median rent in Gables NSW is $600 per week ($2,600 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gables ranks #202 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gables?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gables NSW is $3,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gables?

The median age in Gables NSW is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gables a good suburb to live in?

Gables is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,339.The median income is $1,345/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% 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: 11580. All dollar figures in AUD.