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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gum Scrub Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$752/wk
$39,104 per year
#4475 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
#1854 of 14,663
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Gum Scrub Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.5% (62) Female 47.5% (56)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
121 people · 71.4 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,708
Family income/wk

Gum Scrub 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gum Scrub Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 19 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 19 dwellings

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

Gum Scrub Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gum Scrub Religion

No Religion
47.5%
Anglican
21.7%
Catholic
20.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.3%
Uniting Church
2.5%
Not stated
2.5%
Christian (other)
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gum Scrub Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
41.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.4%

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

Gum Scrub Employment

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Employed full-time
44.3% 43 people
Employed part-time
22.7% 22 people
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Not in labour force
33.0% 32 people

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

Gum Scrub Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
65.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
24.5%
Bachelor Degree
10.2%

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

Gum Scrub Occupation

Professionals
27.5%
Labourers
17.6%
Community & Personal Service
15.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
13.7%
Managers
9.8%
Clerical & Administrative
9.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
5.9%

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

Gum Scrub Field of Study

Management & Commerce
29.3%
Architecture & Building
17.1%
Health
17.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.8%
Engineering
9.8%
Society & Culture
9.8%
Education
7.3%

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

Gum Scrub Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gum Scrub Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
12.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
24.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.0%
$4,000+/wk
24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gum Scrub Marital Status

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Married
56.1% 55
↔️
Separated
3.1% 3
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Divorced
12.2% 12
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Never married
28.6% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gum Scrub Ancestry

Australian
45.3%
English
26.3%
Irish
11.7%
Scottish
7.3%
German
5.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.2%
Other
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gum Scrub School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
30.8%
Pre-school
23.1%
Primary — Government
23.1%
Secondary — Catholic
23.1%

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

Gum Scrub Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.6% 15
No need for assistance
93.4% 213

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

Gum Scrub Volunteering

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Volunteer
15.3% 15
Not a volunteer
84.7% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gum Scrub Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
38.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
23.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gum Scrub How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.5%
Did not go to work
13.0%
Car (passenger)
5.6%

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

Gum Scrub Car Ownership

1 vehicle
10.0%
2 vehicles
43.3%
3 vehicles
30.0%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Gum Scrub Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.0%
3 bedrooms
22.9%
4 bedrooms
40.0%
5 bedrooms
17.1%

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

Gum Scrub Population Mobility

2.8%
moved in the last year
23.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gum Scrub Indigenous Population

3.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
229
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gum Scrub Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Arthritis
6
Asthma
5
Lung condition
4
Cancer
3

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

Gum Scrub Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.9%
$300-$399/wk
6.9%
$400-$499/wk
5.9%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
17.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
2.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gum Scrub Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.4%
Couple — children under 15
36.4%
Couple — no children under 15
20.2%
One parent — no children under 15
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gum Scrub Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 11
Did not provide
88.9% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gum Scrub Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
1 child
30.0%
2 children
26.7%
4 children
10.0%

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

Gum Scrub When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1981–1990
3

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

Gum Scrub Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.0%
5–14 hours
37.0%
15–29 hours
16.0%
30+ hours
10.0%
Did not do domestic work
16.0%

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

Gum Scrub Household Size

1 person
23.5%
2 persons
50.0%
4 persons
8.8%
5 persons
8.8%
6+ persons
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gum Scrub Where Residents Moved From

Same address
106
Moved from NSW
4

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

Gum Scrub Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gum Scrub Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Gum Scrub Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,583/wk
Median Rent $400/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.3%

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

If you earn X in Gum Scrub

≈ $6,860/month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,183/wk
Rent share 25.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Gum Scrub vs State & National Average

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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.