Higher Macdonald NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Higher Macdonald NSW is 20 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Higher Macdonald is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Higher Macdonald has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Higher Macdonald has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Higher Macdonald is $2,142.

There were 1 recorded offences in Higher Macdonald in 2022-23, a rate of 50 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Higher Macdonald Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Higher Macdonald Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,142/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Higher Macdonald Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (10) Female 52.4% (11)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
20 people · 87.0 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,649
Family income/wk

Higher Macdonald Age Distribution

25-29
45-49
50-54
55-59
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Higher Macdonald Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 6 dwellings

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

Higher Macdonald Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Higher Macdonald Religion

Anglican
45.5%
No Religion
36.4%
SB OSB NRA SB
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Higher Macdonald Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
73.3%
Year 12 or equivalent
26.7%

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

Higher Macdonald Employment

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Employed full-time
43.5% 10 people
Employed part-time
30.4% 7 people
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Not in labour force
26.1% 6 people

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

Higher Macdonald Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
31.3%
Certificate III/IV
25.0%
Certificate I/II
25.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.8%

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

Higher Macdonald Occupation

Professionals
55.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
44.4%

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

Higher Macdonald Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
35.3%
Architecture & Building
29.4%
Engineering
17.6%
Education
17.6%

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

Higher Macdonald Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Higher Macdonald Marital Status

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Married
64.7% 11
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Widowed
17.6% 3
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Never married
17.6% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Higher Macdonald Ancestry

English
35.7%
Australian
25.0%
Scottish
25.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Higher Macdonald Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 27

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

Higher Macdonald Volunteering

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Volunteer
38.9% 7
Not a volunteer
61.1% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Higher Macdonald How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Higher Macdonald Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Higher Macdonald Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
34.8%
moved in the last 5 years
55.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Higher Macdonald Indigenous Population

11.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
32
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Higher Macdonald Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
40.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
30.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Higher Macdonald Family Structure

Couple — no children
57.1%
Couple — children under 15
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Higher Macdonald Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Higher Macdonald Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
18.8%
30+ hours
81.3%

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

Higher Macdonald Household Size

1 person
46.2%
2 persons
53.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Higher Macdonald Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2022-23 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022

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

Higher Macdonald Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $762/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Higher Macdonald

≈ $3,302/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $762/wk
Rent share

Higher Macdonald vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Higher Macdonald

What is the population of Higher Macdonald NSW?

The population of Higher Macdonald NSW is 20 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Higher Macdonald?

The median personal income in Higher Macdonald NSW is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $762 per week.Family income is $1,649 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Higher Macdonald?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Higher Macdonald NSW is $2,142. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Higher Macdonald?

The median age in Higher Macdonald NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Higher Macdonald a good suburb to live in?

Higher Macdonald is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 20.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 11908. All dollar figures in AUD.