Grahamstown NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Grahamstown NSW is 71 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Grahamstown is $584 per week ($30,368 per year). Median rent in Grahamstown is $23 per week ($100 per month). Grahamstown has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Grahamstown has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Grahamstown is $1,272.

There were 2 recorded offences in Grahamstown in 2025-26, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Grahamstown Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Grahamstown Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$584/wk
$30,368 per year
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Median Rent
$23/wk
$100 per month
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,272/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Grahamstown Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (34) Female 52.8% (38)

Population Density

2.1
people per km²
71 people · 33.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Grahamstown Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
35-39
40-44
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)

Grahamstown Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.5% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.5% 10 dwellings

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

Grahamstown Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Grahamstown Religion

Anglican
47.7%
No Religion
33.8%
Catholic
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Grahamstown Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.6%

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

Grahamstown Employment

Employed part-time
29.5% 13 people
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Not in labour force
38.6% 17 people
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Employed full-time
31.8% 14 people

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

Grahamstown Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
85.7%
Bachelor Degree
14.3%

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

Grahamstown Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
27.6%
Managers
24.1%
Clerical & Administrative
17.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
17.2%
Professionals
13.8%

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

Grahamstown Field of Study

Engineering
71.4%
Society & Culture
28.6%

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

Grahamstown Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Grahamstown Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
8.8%
$500-$649/wk
17.6%
$650-$799/wk
11.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Grahamstown Marital Status

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Married
50.8% 33
↔️
Separated
9.2% 6
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Divorced
12.3% 8
🕊️
Widowed
6.2% 4
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Never married
21.5% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Grahamstown Ancestry

Australian
45.5%
English
35.2%
Irish
8.0%
German
5.7%
Scottish
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Grahamstown School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
54.5%
Primary — Government
45.5%

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

Grahamstown Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.1% 7
No need for assistance
94.9% 131

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

Grahamstown Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.8% 12
Not a volunteer
78.2% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Grahamstown Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
57.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Grahamstown How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.4%
Truck
14.3%
Did not go to work
14.3%

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

Grahamstown Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.3%
2 vehicles
25.8%
3 vehicles
12.9%
4+ vehicles
29.0%

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

Grahamstown Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
20.6%
2 bedrooms
23.5%
3 bedrooms
29.4%
4 bedrooms
26.5%

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

Grahamstown Population Mobility

13.6%
moved in the last year
36.6%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Grahamstown Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
131
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Grahamstown Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
15
Arthritis
5
Heart disease
4
Cancer
3

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

Grahamstown Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.9%
$1-$149/wk
13.3%
$300-$399/wk
6.7%
$500-$649/wk
11.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Grahamstown Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
42.6%
Couple — no children
31.5%
Couple — no children under 15
18.5%
One parent — no children under 15
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Grahamstown Military Service

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Previously served
6.6% 4
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Never served
93.4% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Grahamstown Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.5% 11
Did not provide
82.5% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Grahamstown Children Ever Born

1 child
100.0%

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

Grahamstown Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.6%
5–14 hours
22.8%
15–29 hours
31.6%
30+ hours
12.3%
Did not do domestic work
8.8%

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

Grahamstown Household Size

1 person
32.0%
2 persons
48.0%
3 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Grahamstown Where Residents Moved From

Same address
57
Moved from NSW
3

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

Grahamstown Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Grahamstown Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Grahamstown Rent Prices & Affordability

2%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $23/wk
Rent-to-Income 2.0%

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

If you earn X in Grahamstown

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $23/wk
Left after rent $1,102/wk
Rent share 2.0%

Grahamstown vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Grahamstown

What is the population of Grahamstown NSW?

The population of Grahamstown NSW is 71 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Grahamstown?

The median personal income in Grahamstown NSW is $584 per week, or $30,368 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

How much is rent in Grahamstown?

Median rent in Grahamstown NSW is $23 per week ($100 per month).Rent represents 2.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Grahamstown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Grahamstown NSW is $1,272. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Grahamstown?

The median age in Grahamstown NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Grahamstown a good suburb to live in?

Grahamstown is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 71.The median income is $584/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (2.0% 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: 11741. All dollar figures in AUD.