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Gresford NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gresford NSW is 240 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gresford is $827 per week ($43,004 per year). Median rent in Gresford is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Gresford has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Gresford has a population density of 4.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gresford is $1,764.

There were 7 recorded offences in Gresford in 2024-25, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Gresford Population

residents (Census 2021)

Gresford Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$827/wk

$43,004 per year

#3143 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,764/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Gresford Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (115) Female 50.9% (119)

Population Density

4.4

people per km²

240 people · 54.2 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,765

Family income/wk

Gresford Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gresford Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.5% 39 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.5% 30 dwellings

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

Gresford Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Gresford Religion

Anglican

37.7%

No Religion

28.6%

Catholic

19.9%

Uniting Church

5.2%

Not stated

3.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

SB OSB NRA OSB

1.7%

Othr Protestnt

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gresford Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.7%

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

Gresford Employment

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Employed full-time

39.0% 64 people

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Employed part-time

23.2% 38 people

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Unemployed

1.8% 3 people

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Not in labour force

36.0% 59 people

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

Gresford Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.1%

Bachelor Degree

12.0%

Certificate I/II

4.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.6%

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

Gresford Occupation

Managers

27.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.7%

Professionals

15.2%

Clerical & Administrative

13.6%

Community & Personal Service

10.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.6%

Sales Workers

6.1%

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

Gresford Field of Study

Engineering

29.5%

Society & Culture

19.7%

Management & Commerce

18.0%

Agriculture & Environment

16.4%

Health

8.2%

Education

8.2%

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

Gresford Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gresford Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.1%

$300-$399/wk

5.2%

$400-$499/wk

10.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

3.1%

$800-$999/wk

3.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.1%

$4,000+/wk

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gresford Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 94

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Separated

5.9% 11

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Divorced

10.6% 20

🕊️

Widowed

4.8% 9

👤

Never married

28.7% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gresford Ancestry

Australian

40.4%

English

39.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.2%

Irish

5.1%

Scottish

5.1%

German

2.5%

Other

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gresford School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.5%

Secondary — Government

37.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.4%

Pre-school

8.3%

Primary — Catholic

6.3%

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

Gresford Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.3% 6

✅

No need for assistance

98.7% 447

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

Gresford Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

26.5% 45

—

Not a volunteer

73.5% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gresford Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

48.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gresford How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.6%

Did not go to work

24.4%

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

Gresford Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.4%

2 vehicles

42.9%

3 vehicles

18.7%

4+ vehicles

12.1%

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

Gresford Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

6.2%

3 bedrooms

53.6%

4 bedrooms

28.9%

5 bedrooms

6.2%

6+ bedrooms

5.2%

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

Gresford Population Mobility

18.1%

moved in the last year

37.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gresford Indigenous Population

6.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

416

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gresford Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

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

Gresford Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.5%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

8.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

5.1%

$800-$999/wk

16.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gresford Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.2%

Couple — no children

30.5%

One parent — children under 15

11.2%

Couple — no children under 15

9.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gresford Military Service

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Previously served

3.4% 6

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Never served

96.6% 171

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gresford Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.2% 21

—

Did not provide

87.8% 151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gresford Children Ever Born

No children

31.9%

1 child

4.3%

2 children

42.0%

3 children

21.7%

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

Gresford When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Gresford Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.3%

5–14 hours

26.9%

15–29 hours

24.6%

30+ hours

15.8%

Did not do domestic work

20.5%

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

Gresford Household Size

1 person

25.6%

2 persons

40.0%

3 persons

6.7%

4 persons

21.1%

5 persons

3.3%

6+ persons

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gresford Where Residents Moved From

Same address

190

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Gresford Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

67.9%

Blended family — no other children

21.4%

Step family — no other children

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gresford Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 7 total

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Gresford Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,525/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.7%

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

If you earn X in Gresford

Your weekly income

≈ $6,608/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,225/wk

Rent share 19.7%

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Gresford vs State & National Average

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Pop: 120 Income: $1,510/wk Rent: $420/wk

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Pop: 120 Income: $1,352/wk Rent: $165/wk

Dangarsleigh

Pop: 120 Income: $900/wk Rent: $250/wk

Edith (NSW)

Pop: 120 Income: $599/wk Rent: $348/wk

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Pop: 120 Income: $450/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Pop: 120 Income: $641/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gresford

What is the population of Gresford NSW?

The population of Gresford NSW is 240 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.4 people per km².Gresford is ranked #6,510 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gresford?

The median personal income in Gresford NSW is $827 per week, or $43,004 per year.The median household income is $1,525 per week.Family income is $1,765 per week.Gresford is ranked #3,143 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gresford?

Median rent in Gresford NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gresford ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gresford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gresford NSW is $1,764. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gresford?

The median age in Gresford NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gresford a good suburb to live in?

Gresford is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 240.The median income is $827/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% 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: 11783. All dollar figures in AUD.