Grasmere NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Grasmere NSW is 2,105 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Grasmere is $543 per week ($28,236 per year). Median rent in Grasmere is $116 per week ($503 per month). Grasmere has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Grasmere has a population density of 387.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Grasmere is England. The most common religion is Catholic (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Grasmere is $2,831.

There were 4 recorded offences in Grasmere in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (2 offences).

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Grasmere Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Grasmere Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$543/wk
$28,236 per year
#7799 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$116/wk
$503 per month
#8556 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,831/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Grasmere Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.4% (914) Female 56.6% (1,192)

Population Density

387.1
people per km²
2,105 people · 5.4 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,518
Family income/wk

Grasmere 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 & Locality (SAL)

Grasmere Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
56.1% 265 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
43.9% 207 dwellings

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

Grasmere Country of Birth

Australia
92.0%
England
6.0%
India
1.0%
Iran
0.6%
Brazil
0.4%

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

Grasmere Religion

Catholic
41.2%
Anglican
27.8%
No Religion
15.9%
Not stated
5.0%
Uniting Church
3.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.6%
Baptist
1.9%
Christian (other)
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Grasmere Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.4%

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

Grasmere Languages Spoken at Home

Italian
46.0%
Other
34.0%
French
8.0%
Cantonese
6.0%
Greek
6.0%

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

Grasmere Employment

💼
Employed full-time
23.0% 391 people
Employed part-time
14.6% 249 people
🔍
Unemployed
1.4% 24 people
🏠
Not in labour force
61.0% 1,038 people

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

Grasmere Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
39.1%
Bachelor Degree
29.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.8%
Postgraduate Degree
7.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.6%
Certificate I/II
0.9%

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

Grasmere Occupation

Professionals
27.0%
Managers
22.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.6%
Clerical & Administrative
13.5%
Sales Workers
6.4%
Community & Personal Service
6.2%
Labourers
4.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.9%

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

Grasmere Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.3%
Engineering
16.9%
Education
14.5%
Architecture & Building
11.1%
Society & Culture
10.9%
Health
9.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.4%
Creative Arts
3.4%
Information Technology
3.0%
Agriculture & Environment
1.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
0.8%

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

Grasmere Dwelling Types

Separate house
72.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
15.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Grasmere Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.2%
$150-$299/wk
1.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
10.8%
$500-$649/wk
7.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
3.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.8%
$4,000+/wk
22.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Grasmere Marital Status

💍
Married
50.3% 934
↔️
Separated
1.8% 34
📋
Divorced
5.7% 106
🕊️
Widowed
20.5% 381
👤
Never married
21.6% 402

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Grasmere Ancestry

English
33.1%
Australian
28.7%
Irish
8.4%
Italian
7.8%
Scottish
6.6%
Other
5.0%
Maltese
3.5%
German
2.4%
Dutch
1.3%
Croatian
1.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.0%
Lebanese
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Grasmere School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
17.2%
Secondary — Catholic
15.5%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
14.8%
Primary — Government
12.1%
Secondary — Government
10.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
10.3%
Vocational Education
10.0%
Pre-school
9.3%

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

Grasmere Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
24.9% 1,010
No need for assistance
75.1% 3,051

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

Grasmere Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
15.3% 275
Not a volunteer
84.7% 1,522

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Grasmere Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
12.1%
$300-$449/mo
4.5%
$450-$599/mo
5.3%
$600-$799/mo
4.5%
$800-$999/mo
3.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
6.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
3.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Grasmere How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.6%
Did not go to work
25.3%
Car (passenger)
3.4%
Truck
3.2%
Other
1.6%
Walked only
0.8%

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

Grasmere Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.3%
1 vehicle
28.0%
2 vehicles
26.7%
3 vehicles
15.6%
4+ vehicles
21.5%

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

Grasmere Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.6%
2 bedrooms
23.8%
3 bedrooms
9.8%
4 bedrooms
36.1%
5 bedrooms
18.2%
6+ bedrooms
6.4%

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

Grasmere Population Mobility

10.1%
moved in the last year
37.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
41.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Grasmere Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
45
Indigenous residents
4,063
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Grasmere Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
183
Heart disease
101
Arthritis
97
Diabetes
75
Lung condition
70
Stroke
56
Dementia
52
Asthma
51
Cancer
43
Kidney disease
39

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

Grasmere Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.8%
$1-$149/wk
5.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.2%
$300-$399/wk
10.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.5%
$3,500+/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Grasmere Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
32.9%
Couple — no children under 15
30.8%
Couple — no children
29.0%
One parent — children under 15
3.9%
One parent — no children under 15
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Grasmere Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.3% 57
👤
Never served
96.7% 1,656

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Grasmere Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
11.7% 210
Did not provide
88.3% 1,587

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Grasmere Children Ever Born

No children
24.8%
1 child
5.3%
2 children
36.5%
3 children
24.1%
4 children
8.2%
5+ children
1.1%

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

Grasmere When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
34
1951–1960
66
1961–1970
110
1971–1980
36
1981–1990
35
1991–2000
26
2001–2010
24
2020
3
2021
3

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

Grasmere Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.7%
5–14 hours
22.3%
15–29 hours
12.7%
30+ hours
10.0%
Did not do domestic work
39.3%

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

Grasmere Household Size

1 person
28.1%
2 persons
31.5%
3 persons
9.6%
4 persons
14.9%
5 persons
11.8%
6+ persons
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Grasmere Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,795
Moved from NSW
129
Moved — same area (SA2)
34
Moved from overseas
10
Moved from VIC
8

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

Grasmere Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
89.4%
Step family — no other children
9.3%
Blended family — no other children
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Grasmere Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Other Against Property
2
Sexual Offences
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Grasmere Schools

5
schools nearby
3
government
1023
avg ICSEA score
2,694
total students
St Paul's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 622 students
1047
ICSEA
Camden Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 313 students
1041
ICSEA
Aspect Macarthur School Independent
Primary · U · 135 students
1032
ICSEA
Camden South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 712 students
1021
ICSEA
Camden High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 912 students
976
ICSEA

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

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Grasmere Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,652/wk
Median Rent $116/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.0%

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

If you earn X in Grasmere

≈ $7,159/month
Median rent $116/wk
Left after rent $1,536/wk
Rent share 7.0%

Grasmere vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grasmere

What is the population of Grasmere NSW?

The population of Grasmere NSW is 2,105 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 387.1 people per km².Grasmere is ranked #2,945 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Grasmere?

The median personal income in Grasmere NSW is $543 per week, or $28,236 per year.The median household income is $1,652 per week.Family income is $2,518 per week.Grasmere is ranked #7,799 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Grasmere?

Median rent in Grasmere NSW is $116 per week ($503 per month).Rent represents 7.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Grasmere ranks #8,556 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Grasmere?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Grasmere NSW is $2,831. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Grasmere?

The median age in Grasmere NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Grasmere a good suburb to live in?

Grasmere is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,105.The median income is $543/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.0% 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: 11746. All dollar figures in AUD.