Suburbs Great Mackerel Beach

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Great Mackerel Beach NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Great Mackerel Beach NSW is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Great Mackerel Beach is $780 per week ($40,560 per year). Median rent in Great Mackerel Beach is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Great Mackerel Beach has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Great Mackerel Beach has a population density of 410.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Great Mackerel Beach is $862.

There were 1 recorded offences in Great Mackerel Beach in 2025-26, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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📍 Great Mackerel Beach, New South Wales — 33.5915°S, 151.2996°E

Crime: Low Med High

Great Mackerel Beach Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Great Mackerel Beach Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$780/wk
$40,560 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
👤
Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$862/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Great Mackerel Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.2% (32) Female 45.8% (27)

Population Density

410.8
people per km²
50 people · 0.1 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,083
Family income/wk

Great Mackerel Beach Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
20-24
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Great Mackerel Beach Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
60.9% 14 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
39.1% 9 dwellings

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

Great Mackerel Beach Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Great Mackerel Beach Religion

No Religion
36.4%
Catholic
29.1%
Anglican
16.4%
Not stated
12.7%
Baptist
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Great Mackerel Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
75.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.7%

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

Great Mackerel Beach Employment

💼
Employed full-time
12.5% 4 people
⏰
Employed part-time
25.0% 8 people
🏠
Not in labour force
62.5% 20 people

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

Great Mackerel Beach Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
68.4%
Postgraduate Degree
15.8%
Certificate III/IV
15.8%

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

Great Mackerel Beach Occupation

Sales Workers
26.7%
Professionals
26.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
26.7%
Clerical & Administrative
20.0%

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

Great Mackerel Beach Field of Study

Health
40.0%
Management & Commerce
30.0%
Society & Culture
30.0%

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

Great Mackerel Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Great Mackerel Beach Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
22.2%
$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
27.8%
$4,000+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Great Mackerel Beach Marital Status

💍
Married
41.4% 24
📋
Divorced
20.7% 12
🕊️
Widowed
15.5% 9
👤
Never married
22.4% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Great Mackerel Beach Ancestry

English
30.4%
Australian
24.1%
Irish
13.9%
Other
12.7%
Scottish
6.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.1%
Dutch
3.8%
Polish
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Great Mackerel Beach Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 87

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

Great Mackerel Beach Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
48.7% 19
—
Not a volunteer
51.3% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Great Mackerel Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Great Mackerel Beach How People Get to Work

Walked only
100.0%

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

Great Mackerel Beach Car Ownership

0 vehicles
13.0%
1 vehicle
60.9%
2 vehicles
26.1%

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

Great Mackerel Beach Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
38.7%
3 bedrooms
38.7%
4 bedrooms
12.9%
5 bedrooms
9.7%

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

Great Mackerel Beach Population Mobility

21.6%
moved in the last year
33.3%
moved in the last 5 years
5.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
39.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Great Mackerel Beach Indigenous Population

4.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
81
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Great Mackerel Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5
Arthritis
4

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

Great Mackerel Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.4%
$300-$399/wk
9.4%
$400-$499/wk
12.5%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
9.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.4%
$3,500+/wk
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Great Mackerel Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children
53.6%
Couple — children under 15
46.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Great Mackerel Beach Military Service

🏅
Previously served
9.3% 4
👤
Never served
90.7% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Great Mackerel Beach Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Great Mackerel Beach Children Ever Born

No children
63.6%
3 children
36.4%

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

Great Mackerel Beach When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
6
2001–2010
5

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

Great Mackerel Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.5%
5–14 hours
30.0%
15–29 hours
27.5%
30+ hours
17.5%
Did not do domestic work
12.5%

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

Great Mackerel Beach Household Size

1 person
37.0%
2 persons
44.4%
4 persons
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Great Mackerel Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address
40
Moved from NSW
7

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

Great Mackerel Beach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Great Mackerel Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

31%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,124/wk
Median Rent $350/wk
Rent-to-Income 31.1%

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

If you earn X in Great Mackerel Beach

≈ $4,871/month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $774/wk
Rent share 31.1%

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Great Mackerel Beach vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Steeple Flat
Pop: 25 Income: $459/wk
Blue Nobby
Pop: 25 Income: $900/wk
Boolcarroll
Pop: 25 Income: $1,624/wk Rent: $175/wk
Chichester (NSW)
Pop: 25 Income: $487/wk Rent: $230/wk
Cobbora
Pop: 25 Income: $474/wk Rent: $190/wk
Cockwhy
Pop: 25 Income: $1,187/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Mackerel Beach

What is the population of Great Mackerel Beach NSW?

The population of Great Mackerel Beach NSW is 50 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 410.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Great Mackerel Beach?

The median personal income in Great Mackerel Beach NSW is $780 per week, or $40,560 per year.The median household income is $1,124 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.

How much is rent in Great Mackerel Beach?

Median rent in Great Mackerel Beach NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 31.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Great Mackerel Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Great Mackerel Beach NSW is $862. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Great Mackerel Beach?

The median age in Great Mackerel Beach NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Great Mackerel Beach a good suburb to live in?

Great Mackerel Beach is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 50.The median income is $780/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.1% 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: 11751. All dollar figures in AUD.