Gillenbah NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gillenbah NSW is 119 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gillenbah is $959 per week ($49,868 per year). Median rent in Gillenbah is $170 per week ($737 per month). Gillenbah has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Gillenbah has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gillenbah is $2,600.

There were 12 recorded offences in Gillenbah in 2025-26, a rate of 101 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

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Gillenbah Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gillenbah Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$959/wk
$49,868 per year
#1521 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$170/wk
$737 per month
#8038 of 14,663
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Gillenbah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.7% (71) Female 42.3% (52)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
119 people · 293.0 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,687
Family income/wk

Gillenbah Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gillenbah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
88.0% 22 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
12.0% 3 dwellings

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

Gillenbah Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gillenbah Religion

Not stated
39.8%
No Religion
19.5%
Uniting Church
13.8%
Anglican
11.4%
Catholic
11.4%
SB OSB NRA SB
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gillenbah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.2%

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

Gillenbah Employment

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Employed full-time
45.5% 30 people
Employed part-time
18.2% 12 people
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Not in labour force
36.4% 24 people

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

Gillenbah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
30.8%
Certificate I/II
15.4%
Postgraduate Degree
11.5%

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

Gillenbah Occupation

Managers
44.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.0%
Labourers
16.0%
Professionals
12.0%
Community & Personal Service
12.0%

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

Gillenbah Field of Study

Education
30.8%
Engineering
26.9%
Agriculture & Environment
19.2%
Health
11.5%
Management & Commerce
11.5%

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

Gillenbah Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gillenbah Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
28.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
21.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gillenbah Marital Status

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Married
65.3% 66
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Divorced
11.9% 12
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Never married
22.8% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gillenbah Ancestry

English
38.7%
Australian
31.2%
Irish
10.8%
Scottish
9.7%
German
6.5%
Other
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gillenbah School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Gillenbah Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.9% 4
No need for assistance
97.1% 132

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

Gillenbah Volunteering

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Volunteer
31.7% 20
Not a volunteer
68.3% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gillenbah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.4%
Walked only
17.6%

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

Gillenbah Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.9%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
17.1%
4+ vehicles
20.0%

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

Gillenbah Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
44.4%
4 bedrooms
55.6%

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

Gillenbah Population Mobility

11.8%
moved in the last year
32.9%
moved in the last 5 years
2.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
40.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gillenbah Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
142
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gillenbah Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
7
Cancer
6
Kidney disease
5
Mental health
4
Diabetes
3
Asthma
3
Arthritis
3

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

Gillenbah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
5.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.3%
$500-$649/wk
7.3%
$650-$799/wk
16.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$3,500+/wk
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gillenbah Family Structure

Couple — no children
61.1%
Couple — children under 15
25.9%
One parent — children under 15
7.4%
One parent — no children under 15
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gillenbah Military Service

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Previously served
10.1% 7
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Never served
89.9% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gillenbah Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.9% 9
Did not provide
87.1% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gillenbah Children Ever Born

2 children
30.0%
3 children
40.0%
4 children
30.0%

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

Gillenbah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.1%
5–14 hours
28.8%
15–29 hours
16.4%
30+ hours
19.2%
Did not do domestic work
20.5%

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

Gillenbah Household Size

1 person
22.5%
2 persons
55.0%
3 persons
15.0%
4 persons
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gillenbah Where Residents Moved From

Same address
67
Moved — same area (SA2)
3
Moved from NSW
3

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

Gillenbah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gillenbah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 12 total

Theft
5
Drug Offences
4
Other Against Property
2
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Gillenbah Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,604/wk
Median Rent $170/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.6%

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

If you earn X in Gillenbah

≈ $6,951/month
Median rent $170/wk
Left after rent $1,434/wk
Rent share 10.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Gillenbah vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Gillenbah

What is the population of Gillenbah NSW?

The population of Gillenbah NSW is 119 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².Gillenbah is ranked #8,454 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gillenbah?

The median personal income in Gillenbah NSW is $959 per week, or $49,868 per year.The median household income is $1,604 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Gillenbah is ranked #1,521 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gillenbah?

Median rent in Gillenbah NSW is $170 per week ($737 per month).Rent represents 10.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gillenbah ranks #8,038 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gillenbah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gillenbah NSW is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gillenbah?

The median age in Gillenbah NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gillenbah a good suburb to live in?

Gillenbah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 119.The median income is $959/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.6% 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: 11626. All dollar figures in AUD.