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Gum Scrub NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Gum Scrub, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Gum Scrub NSW is 121 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gum Scrub is $752 per week ($39,104 per year). Median rent in Gum Scrub is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Gum Scrub has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Gum Scrub has a population density of 1.7 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gum Scrub is $2,000.
There were 1 recorded offences in Gum Scrub in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).
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Gum Scrub Population
Gum Scrub Median Income & Rent
Gum Scrub Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Gum Scrub Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Gum Scrub Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Gum Scrub Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Gum Scrub Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Gum Scrub Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Gum Scrub Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Gum Scrub Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Gum Scrub Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Gum Scrub Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Gum Scrub Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Gum Scrub Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Gum Scrub Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Gum Scrub Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Gum Scrub School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Gum Scrub Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Gum Scrub Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Gum Scrub Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Gum Scrub How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Gum Scrub Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Gum Scrub Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Gum Scrub Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Gum Scrub Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Gum Scrub Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Gum Scrub Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Gum Scrub Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Gum Scrub Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Gum Scrub Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Gum Scrub When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Gum Scrub Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Gum Scrub Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Gum Scrub Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Gum Scrub Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Gum Scrub Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Gum Scrub Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gum Scrub
What is the population of Gum Scrub NSW?
The population of Gum Scrub NSW is 121 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Gum Scrub is ranked #8,402 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Gum Scrub?
The median personal income in Gum Scrub NSW is $752 per week, or $39,104 per year.The median household income is $1,583 per week.Family income is $1,708 per week.Gum Scrub is ranked #4,475 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Gum Scrub?
Median rent in Gum Scrub NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 25.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Gum Scrub ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Gum Scrub?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gum Scrub NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Gum Scrub?
The median age in Gum Scrub NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Gum Scrub a good suburb to live in?
Gum Scrub is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 121.The median income is $752/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.3% 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: 11803. All dollar figures in AUD.