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Gravesend NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gravesend NSW is 299 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gravesend is $759 per week ($39,468 per year). Median rent in Gravesend is $160 per week ($693 per month). Gravesend has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Gravesend has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gravesend is Germany. The most common religion is Anglican (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gravesend is $815.

There were 4 recorded offences in Gravesend in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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Gravesend Population

residents (Census 2021)

Gravesend Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$759/wk

$39,468 per year

#4333 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$160/wk

$693 per month

#8125 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$815/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gravesend Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (156) Female 47.7% (142)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

299 people · 652.8 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,699

Family income/wk

Gravesend 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)

Gravesend Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.7% 46 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.3% 31 dwellings

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

Gravesend Country of Birth

Australia

98.0%

Germany

2.0%

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

Gravesend Religion

Anglican

34.9%

Catholic

25.6%

No Religion

23.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.6%

Not stated

4.0%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gravesend Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

46.2%

Year 12 or equivalent

38.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.1%

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

Gravesend Employment

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Employed full-time

51.1% 115 people

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Employed part-time

16.9% 38 people

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Not in labour force

32.0% 72 people

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

Gravesend Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.2%

Bachelor Degree

21.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.7%

Certificate I/II

4.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

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

Gravesend Occupation

Managers

37.8%

Professionals

17.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.0%

Clerical & Administrative

8.5%

Community & Personal Service

4.9%

Labourers

4.9%

Sales Workers

3.7%

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

Gravesend Field of Study

Engineering

18.5%

Management & Commerce

16.3%

Education

14.1%

Society & Culture

13.0%

Agriculture & Environment

12.0%

Health

10.9%

Architecture & Building

10.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.3%

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

Gravesend Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gravesend Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

8.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

2.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.6%

$4,000+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gravesend Marital Status

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Married

51.2% 124

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Separated

3.3% 8

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Divorced

7.9% 19

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Widowed

5.8% 14

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Never married

31.8% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gravesend Ancestry

Australian

41.5%

English

33.1%

Scottish

7.4%

Irish

6.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.2%

German

1.7%

Other

1.7%

Welsh

1.0%

New Zealander

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gravesend School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

54.5%

Secondary — Government

30.9%

Pre-school

9.1%

Vocational Education

5.5%

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

Gravesend Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.3% 31

✅

No need for assistance

94.7% 553

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

Gravesend Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.4% 54

—

Not a volunteer

76.6% 177

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gravesend Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

15.6%

$300-$449/mo

9.4%

$450-$599/mo

12.5%

$600-$799/mo

15.6%

$800-$999/mo

9.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gravesend How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.6%

Did not go to work

9.6%

Car (passenger)

6.4%

Walked only

6.4%

Truck

4.0%

Other

4.0%

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

Gravesend Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.4%

2 vehicles

39.3%

3 vehicles

23.4%

4+ vehicles

15.0%

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

Gravesend Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.6%

2 bedrooms

10.0%

3 bedrooms

40.0%

4 bedrooms

33.6%

5 bedrooms

7.3%

6+ bedrooms

5.5%

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

Gravesend Population Mobility

5.9%

moved in the last year

29.9%

moved in the last 5 years

67.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gravesend Indigenous Population

8.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

545

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gravesend Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Asthma

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

Gravesend Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

14.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gravesend Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.6%

Couple — no children

26.0%

Couple — no children under 15

11.6%

One parent — no children under 15

6.8%

One parent — children under 15

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gravesend Military Service

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Previously served

1.7% 4

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Never served

98.3% 232

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gravesend Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.2% 45

—

Did not provide

80.8% 189

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gravesend Children Ever Born

No children

26.5%

1 child

3.6%

2 children

36.1%

3 children

22.9%

4 children

10.8%

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

Gravesend When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Gravesend Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.4%

5–14 hours

28.4%

15–29 hours

14.2%

30+ hours

12.5%

Did not do domestic work

25.4%

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

Gravesend Household Size

1 person

22.6%

2 persons

31.3%

3 persons

18.3%

4 persons

10.4%

5 persons

11.3%

6+ persons

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gravesend Where Residents Moved From

Same address

271

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Gravesend Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gravesend Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Other Against Person

Assault

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Gravesend Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,406/wk

Median Rent $160/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.4%

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

If you earn X in Gravesend

Your weekly income

≈ $6,093/month

Median rent $160/wk

Left after rent $1,246/wk

Rent share 11.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Malabar

Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $10/wk

Gravesend vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Barraganyatti

Pop: 150 Income: $468/wk Rent: $310/wk

Castle Doyle

Pop: 150 Income: $946/wk Rent: $250/wk

Upper Rollands Plains

Pop: 150 Income: $519/wk Rent: $320/wk

Alectown

Pop: 151 Income: $733/wk Rent: $160/wk

Brewongle

Pop: 151 Income: $836/wk Rent: $370/wk

Cookamidgera

Pop: 151 Income: $671/wk Rent: $148/wk

Compare Gravesend

Gravesend vs Barraganyatti →Gravesend vs Castle Doyle →Gravesend vs Upper Rollands Plains →Gravesend vs Alectown →

Frequently Asked Questions About Gravesend

What is the population of Gravesend NSW?

The population of Gravesend NSW is 299 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Gravesend is ranked #6,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gravesend?

The median personal income in Gravesend NSW is $759 per week, or $39,468 per year.The median household income is $1,406 per week.Family income is $1,699 per week.Gravesend is ranked #4,333 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gravesend?

Median rent in Gravesend NSW is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 11.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gravesend ranks #8,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gravesend?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gravesend NSW is $815. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gravesend?

The median age in Gravesend NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gravesend a good suburb to live in?

Gravesend is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 299.The median income is $759/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.4% 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: 11749. All dollar figures in AUD.