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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
Grasmere Median Income & Rent
Grasmere Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Grasmere Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Grasmere Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Grasmere Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Grasmere Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Grasmere Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Grasmere Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Grasmere Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Grasmere Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Grasmere Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Grasmere Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Grasmere Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Grasmere Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Grasmere Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Grasmere Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Grasmere School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Grasmere Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Grasmere Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Grasmere Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Grasmere How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Grasmere Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Grasmere Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Grasmere Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Grasmere Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Grasmere Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Grasmere Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Grasmere Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Grasmere Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Grasmere Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Grasmere Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Grasmere When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Grasmere Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Grasmere Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Grasmere Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Grasmere Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Grasmere Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Grasmere Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.