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Grattai NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Grattai NSW is 330 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Grattai is $701 per week ($36,452 per year). Median rent in Grattai is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Grattai has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Grattai has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Grattai is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Grattai is $1,409.

There were 5 recorded offences in Grattai in 2024-25, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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Grattai Population

residents (Census 2021)

Grattai Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$701/wk

$36,452 per year

#5469 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,409/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Grattai Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (166) Female 49.4% (162)

Population Density

1.9

people per km²

330 people · 175.4 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,828

Family income/wk

Grattai 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Grattai Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

55.5% 71 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.5% 57 dwellings

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

Grattai Country of Birth

Australia

97.9%

England

2.1%

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

Grattai Religion

No Religion

35.5%

Catholic

24.2%

Anglican

19.6%

Not stated

8.0%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

3.7%

Other Religions Tot

3.7%

Othr Protestnt

3.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Grattai Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

43.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.2%

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

Grattai Employment

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Employed full-time

35.8% 92 people

⏰

Employed part-time

26.5% 68 people

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Unemployed

1.6% 4 people

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Not in labour force

36.2% 93 people

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

Grattai Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.7%

Bachelor Degree

25.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.7%

Postgraduate Degree

2.4%

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

Grattai Occupation

Managers

20.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.7%

Professionals

18.1%

Labourers

11.2%

Community & Personal Service

11.2%

Clerical & Administrative

9.5%

Sales Workers

4.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.3%

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

Grattai Field of Study

Engineering

26.5%

Management & Commerce

15.0%

Education

11.5%

Society & Culture

10.6%

Agriculture & Environment

10.6%

Health

10.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.3%

Architecture & Building

5.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.4%

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

Grattai Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Grattai Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

2.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

8.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.1%

$4,000+/wk

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Grattai Marital Status

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Married

51.2% 149

↔️

Separated

2.1% 6

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Divorced

12.4% 36

🕊️

Widowed

5.2% 15

👤

Never married

29.2% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Grattai Ancestry

English

35.3%

Australian

31.1%

Scottish

9.6%

Irish

8.7%

Dutch

3.8%

Other

3.1%

Italian

1.8%

Filipino

1.6%

German

1.6%

Maltese

1.6%

New Zealander

1.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Grattai School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

27.1%

Secondary — Catholic

22.0%

Primary — Government

18.6%

Vocational Education

16.9%

Pre-school

8.5%

Primary — Catholic

6.8%

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

Grattai Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.9% 12

✅

No need for assistance

98.1% 617

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

Grattai Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.0% 38

—

Not a volunteer

86.0% 234

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Grattai Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.3%

$800-$999/mo

7.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

34.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

31.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Grattai How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.1%

Did not go to work

10.4%

Car (passenger)

6.7%

Walked only

3.7%

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

Grattai Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.0%

2 vehicles

35.0%

3 vehicles

26.8%

4+ vehicles

12.2%

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

Grattai Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.8%

2 bedrooms

16.8%

3 bedrooms

35.2%

4 bedrooms

32.0%

5 bedrooms

8.8%

6+ bedrooms

2.4%

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

Grattai Population Mobility

11.3%

moved in the last year

26.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Grattai Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

621

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Grattai Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Stroke

Cancer

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

Grattai Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.7%

$150-$299/wk

10.6%

$300-$399/wk

6.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

13.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

1.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Grattai Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.0%

Couple — children under 15

28.5%

Couple — no children under 15

26.2%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

One parent — children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Grattai Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.7% 10

👤

Never served

96.3% 262

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Grattai Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

8.3% 22

—

Did not provide

91.7% 243

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Grattai Children Ever Born

No children

29.4%

1 child

3.2%

2 children

43.7%

3 children

19.8%

4 children

4.0%

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

Grattai When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Grattai Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.9%

5–14 hours

29.1%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

19.0%

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

Grattai Household Size

1 person

29.1%

2 persons

39.4%

3 persons

13.4%

4 persons

14.2%

5 persons

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Grattai Where Residents Moved From

Same address

275

Moved from NSW

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

Grattai Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.1%

Step family — no other children

13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Grattai Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Other Against Person

Sexual Offences

Theft

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Grattai Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,287/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.8%

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

If you earn X in Grattai

Your weekly income

≈ $5,577/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $1,007/wk

Rent share 21.8%

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Grattai vs State & National Average

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Pop: 165 Income: $435/wk Rent: $240/wk

Benandarah

Pop: 165 Income: $585/wk Rent: $230/wk

Bucketty

Pop: 165 Income: $700/wk Rent: $305/wk

Carinda

Pop: 165 Income: $558/wk Rent: $34/wk

Eunanoreenya

Pop: 165 Income: $1,059/wk Rent: $178/wk

Gundy

Pop: 165 Income: $762/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grattai

What is the population of Grattai NSW?

The population of Grattai NSW is 330 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².Grattai is ranked #5,815 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Grattai?

The median personal income in Grattai NSW is $701 per week, or $36,452 per year.The median household income is $1,287 per week.Family income is $1,828 per week.Grattai is ranked #5,469 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Grattai?

Median rent in Grattai NSW is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Grattai ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Grattai?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Grattai NSW is $1,409. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Grattai?

The median age in Grattai NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Grattai a good suburb to live in?

Grattai is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 330.The median income is $701/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 11748. All dollar figures in AUD.