Gwabegar NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gwabegar NSW is 124 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gwabegar is $454 per week ($23,608 per year). Median rent in Gwabegar is $23 per week ($100 per month). Gwabegar has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Gwabegar has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (28% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gwabegar is $698.

There were 11 recorded offences in Gwabegar in 2025-26, a rate of 89 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (3 offences).

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Gwabegar Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gwabegar Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$454/wk
$23,608 per year
#8615 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$23/wk
$100 per month
#8855 of 14,663
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$698/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gwabegar Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.7% (65) Female 46.3% (56)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
124 people · 542.7 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$974
Family income/wk

Gwabegar Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
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)

Gwabegar Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
77.8% 28 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
22.2% 8 dwellings

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

Gwabegar Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gwabegar Religion

Anglican
27.6%
No Religion
24.4%
Not stated
22.8%
Catholic
15.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.9%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gwabegar Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
42.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
31.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
21.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.3%

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

Gwabegar Employment

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Employed full-time
31.9% 30 people
Employed part-time
10.6% 10 people
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Unemployed
4.3% 4 people
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Not in labour force
53.2% 50 people

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

Gwabegar Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.8%
Bachelor Degree
37.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.8%

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

Gwabegar Occupation

Managers
72.7%
Professionals
27.3%

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

Gwabegar Field of Study

Health
31.3%
Engineering
25.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
25.0%
Architecture & Building
18.8%

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

Gwabegar Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gwabegar Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
11.4%
$400-$499/wk
31.4%
$500-$649/wk
11.4%
$650-$799/wk
14.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gwabegar Marital Status

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Married
32.6% 31
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Divorced
8.4% 8
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Widowed
10.5% 10
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Never married
48.4% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gwabegar Ancestry

Australian
36.1%
English
29.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
13.9%
Irish
9.5%
Scottish
4.4%
German
3.8%
Other
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gwabegar School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Gwabegar Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
13.6% 28
No need for assistance
86.4% 178

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

Gwabegar Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.3% 14
Not a volunteer
83.7% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gwabegar Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
37.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gwabegar How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.7%
Walked only
14.3%

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

Gwabegar Car Ownership

0 vehicles
11.6%
1 vehicle
27.9%
2 vehicles
32.6%
3 vehicles
14.0%
4+ vehicles
14.0%

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

Gwabegar Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
23.3%
3 bedrooms
48.8%
4 bedrooms
27.9%

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

Gwabegar Population Mobility

8.0%
moved in the last year
16.5%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
37.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gwabegar Indigenous Population

26.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
54
Indigenous residents
154
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gwabegar Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Heart disease
8
Diabetes
7
Arthritis
6
Lung condition
5
Asthma
4

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

Gwabegar Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
19.0%
$300-$399/wk
11.9%
$400-$499/wk
10.7%
$500-$649/wk
6.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gwabegar Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
29.2%
Couple — no children
27.8%
Couple — no children under 15
25.0%
One parent — no children under 15
12.5%
One parent — children under 15
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gwabegar Military Service

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Previously served
3.3% 3
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Never served
96.7% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gwabegar Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.5% 13
Did not provide
84.5% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gwabegar Children Ever Born

No children
47.8%
4 children
34.8%
5+ children
17.4%

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

Gwabegar Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.5%
5–14 hours
14.4%
15–29 hours
10.3%
30+ hours
9.3%
Did not do domestic work
50.5%

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

Gwabegar Household Size

1 person
37.0%
2 persons
41.3%
3 persons
15.2%
5 persons
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gwabegar Where Residents Moved From

Same address
92
Moved from NSW
5
Moved from overseas
3

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

Gwabegar Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gwabegar Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 11 total

Other Against Person
3
Theft
3
Assault
2
Property Damage
2
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Gwabegar Rent Prices & Affordability

3%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $860/wk
Median Rent $23/wk
Rent-to-Income 2.7%

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

If you earn X in Gwabegar

≈ $3,727/month
Median rent $23/wk
Left after rent $837/wk
Rent share 2.7%

Gwabegar vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gwabegar

What is the population of Gwabegar NSW?

The population of Gwabegar NSW is 124 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².Gwabegar is ranked #8,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gwabegar?

The median personal income in Gwabegar NSW is $454 per week, or $23,608 per year.The median household income is $860 per week.Family income is $974 per week.Gwabegar is ranked #8,615 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gwabegar?

Median rent in Gwabegar NSW is $23 per week ($100 per month).Rent represents 2.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gwabegar ranks #8,855 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gwabegar?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gwabegar NSW is $698. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gwabegar?

The median age in Gwabegar NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gwabegar a good suburb to live in?

Gwabegar is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 124.The median income is $454/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (2.7% 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: 11830. All dollar figures in AUD.