Grassy Head NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Grassy Head NSW is 85 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Grassy Head is $567 per week ($29,484 per year). Median rent in Grassy Head is $288 per week ($1,248 per month). Grassy Head has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Grassy Head has a population density of 11.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Grassy Head is $1,650.

There were 5 recorded offences in Grassy Head in 2024-25, a rate of 59 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Grassy Head Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Grassy Head Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$567/wk
$29,484 per year
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Median Rent
$288/wk
$1,248 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,650/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Grassy Head Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (47) Female 46.6% (41)

Population Density

11.1
people per km²
85 people · 7.7 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,350
Family income/wk

Grassy Head Age Distribution

15-19
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Grassy Head Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.0% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.0% 6 dwellings

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

Grassy Head Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Grassy Head Religion

No Religion
44.0%
Not stated
20.2%
Anglican
13.1%
Catholic
9.5%
Christian (other)
7.1%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Grassy Head Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.4%

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

Grassy Head Employment

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Employed full-time
26.1% 18 people
Employed part-time
18.8% 13 people
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Unemployed
5.8% 4 people
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Not in labour force
49.3% 34 people

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

Grassy Head Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
42.0%
Certificate III/IV
34.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.0%
Postgraduate Degree
6.0%
Certificate I/II
6.0%

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

Grassy Head Occupation

Managers
43.5%
Professionals
21.7%
Community & Personal Service
21.7%
Clerical & Administrative
13.0%

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

Grassy Head Field of Study

Education
37.5%
Management & Commerce
20.8%
Engineering
16.7%
Agriculture & Environment
12.5%
Health
12.5%

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

Grassy Head Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Grassy Head Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
9.7%
$500-$649/wk
12.9%
$650-$799/wk
16.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
29.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Grassy Head Marital Status

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Married
55.4% 51
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Divorced
10.9% 10
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Widowed
3.3% 3
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Never married
30.4% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Grassy Head Ancestry

English
41.7%
Australian
25.2%
Irish
13.6%
Scottish
11.7%
Italian
4.9%
Welsh
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Grassy Head School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
57.1%
Secondary — Catholic
42.9%

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

Grassy Head Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 137

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

Grassy Head Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.2% 16
Not a volunteer
77.8% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Grassy Head How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Walked only
19.0%
Did not go to work
14.3%

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

Grassy Head Car Ownership

1 vehicle
34.3%
2 vehicles
25.7%
3 vehicles
28.6%
4+ vehicles
11.4%

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

Grassy Head Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
46.2%
3 bedrooms
26.9%
4 bedrooms
26.9%

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

Grassy Head Population Mobility

7.7%
moved in the last year
46.1%
moved in the last 5 years
10.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
45.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Grassy Head Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
145
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Grassy Head Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4
Arthritis
3
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

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

Grassy Head Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.0%
$1-$149/wk
8.0%
$150-$299/wk
18.0%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$500-$649/wk
18.0%
$650-$799/wk
24.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Grassy Head Family Structure

Couple — no children
49.2%
Couple — no children under 15
37.3%
Couple — children under 15
6.8%
One parent — children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Grassy Head Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
25.0% 18
Did not provide
75.0% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Grassy Head Children Ever Born

No children
20.7%
2 children
34.5%
3 children
44.8%

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

Grassy Head When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1971–1980
5

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

Grassy Head Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.6%
5–14 hours
32.4%
15–29 hours
19.7%
30+ hours
4.2%
Did not do domestic work
14.1%

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

Grassy Head Household Size

1 person
27.3%
2 persons
48.5%
3 persons
15.2%
4 persons
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Grassy Head Where Residents Moved From

Same address
72
Moved from NSW
6

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

Grassy Head Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Grassy Head Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Theft
3
Assault
1
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Grassy Head Rent Prices & Affordability

26%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,124/wk
Median Rent $288/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.6%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Grassy Head

≈ $4,871/month
Median rent $288/wk
Left after rent $836/wk
Rent share 25.6%

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Grassy Head vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grassy Head

What is the population of Grassy Head NSW?

The population of Grassy Head NSW is 85 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Grassy Head?

The median personal income in Grassy Head NSW is $567 per week, or $29,484 per year.The median household income is $1,124 per week.Family income is $1,350 per week.

How much is rent in Grassy Head?

Median rent in Grassy Head NSW is $288 per week ($1,248 per month).Rent represents 25.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Grassy Head?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Grassy Head NSW is $1,650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Grassy Head?

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

Is Grassy Head a good suburb to live in?

Grassy Head is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 85.The median income is $567/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.6% 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: 11747. All dollar figures in AUD.