Gelston Park NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gelston Park NSW is 160 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gelston Park is $1,054 per week ($54,808 per year). Median rent in Gelston Park is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Gelston Park has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Gelston Park has a population density of 5.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gelston Park is $2,184.

There were 3 recorded offences in Gelston Park in 2024-25, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (2 offences).

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Gelston Park Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gelston Park Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,054/wk
$54,808 per year
#902 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$460/wk
$1,993 per month
#939 of 14,663
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,184/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Gelston Park Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.8% (77) Female 52.2% (84)

Population Density

5.3
people per km²
160 people · 30.1 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,750
Family income/wk

Gelston Park 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gelston Park Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
52.1% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
47.9% 23 dwellings

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

Gelston Park Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gelston Park Religion

No Religion
37.8%
Anglican
21.3%
Catholic
20.7%
Not stated
8.5%
Christian (other)
6.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.0%
Uniting Church
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gelston Park Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.6%

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

Gelston Park Employment

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Employed full-time
45.2% 52 people
Employed part-time
22.6% 26 people
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Not in labour force
32.2% 37 people

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

Gelston Park Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
48.8%
Certificate III/IV
27.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.8%
Postgraduate Degree
5.0%

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

Gelston Park Occupation

Professionals
32.4%
Managers
20.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.2%
Clerical & Administrative
16.2%
Community & Personal Service
10.3%
Labourers
4.4%

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

Gelston Park Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.2%
Health
24.2%
Engineering
17.7%
Society & Culture
9.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
9.7%
Creative Arts
4.8%
Architecture & Building
4.8%
Education
4.8%

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

Gelston Park Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gelston Park Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.7%
$4,000+/wk
26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gelston Park Marital Status

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Married
70.6% 89
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Divorced
2.4% 3
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Widowed
2.4% 3
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Never married
24.6% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gelston Park Ancestry

English
41.9%
Australian
34.0%
Irish
9.4%
Scottish
8.9%
Other
2.5%
German
2.0%
Italian
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gelston Park School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
36.4%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
18.2%
Secondary — Government
18.2%
Secondary — Catholic
9.1%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
9.1%
Vocational Education
9.1%

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

Gelston Park Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.0% 3
No need for assistance
99.0% 295

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

Gelston Park Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.9% 28
Not a volunteer
76.1% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gelston Park Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
57.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gelston Park How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.9%
Did not go to work
10.0%
Truck
7.1%

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

Gelston Park Car Ownership

1 vehicle
9.3%
2 vehicles
42.6%
3 vehicles
31.5%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Gelston Park Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.1%
2 bedrooms
8.5%
3 bedrooms
16.9%
4 bedrooms
47.5%
5 bedrooms
22.0%

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

Gelston Park Population Mobility

2.1%
moved in the last year
34.0%
moved in the last 5 years
1.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gelston Park Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
311
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gelston Park Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
9
Mental health
9
Arthritis
4
Cancer
4
Heart disease
3

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

Gelston Park Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
2.8%
$150-$299/wk
11.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
16.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
2.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.7%
$3,500+/wk
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gelston Park Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
47.1%
Couple — no children
36.4%
Couple — no children under 15
13.6%
One parent — children under 15
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gelston Park Military Service

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Previously served
3.4% 4
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Never served
96.6% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gelston Park Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.1% 21
Did not provide
82.9% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gelston Park Children Ever Born

No children
7.1%
2 children
52.4%
3 children
33.3%
4 children
7.1%

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

Gelston Park When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
5
1981–1990
4
2001–2010
4

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

Gelston Park Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.2%
5–14 hours
35.9%
15–29 hours
24.8%
30+ hours
12.0%
Did not do domestic work
11.1%

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

Gelston Park Household Size

1 person
8.5%
2 persons
53.2%
3 persons
10.6%
4 persons
17.0%
5 persons
10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gelston Park Where Residents Moved From

Same address
143
Moved from NSW
3

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

Gelston Park Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gelston Park Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Weapons
2
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Gelston Park Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,437/wk
Median Rent $460/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.9%

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

If you earn X in Gelston Park

≈ $10,560/month
Median rent $460/wk
Left after rent $1,977/wk
Rent share 18.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Gelston Park vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Gelston Park

What is the population of Gelston Park NSW?

The population of Gelston Park NSW is 160 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.3 people per km².Gelston Park is ranked #7,575 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gelston Park?

The median personal income in Gelston Park NSW is $1,054 per week, or $54,808 per year.The median household income is $2,437 per week.Family income is $2,750 per week.Gelston Park is ranked #902 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gelston Park?

Median rent in Gelston Park NSW is $460 per week ($1,993 per month).Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gelston Park ranks #939 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gelston Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gelston Park NSW is $2,184. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gelston Park?

The median age in Gelston Park NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gelston Park a good suburb to live in?

Gelston Park is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 160.The median income is $1,054/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% 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: 11601. All dollar figures in AUD.