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Home Rule NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Home Rule NSW is 55 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Home Rule is $550 per week ($28,600 per year). Median rent in Home Rule is $385 per week ($1,668 per month). Home Rule has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Home Rule has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Home Rule is $2,167.

There were 2 recorded offences in Home Rule in 2025-26, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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📍 Home Rule, New South Wales — 32.4245°S, 149.6286°E

Crime: Low Med High

Home Rule Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Home Rule Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$550/wk
$28,600 per year
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Median Rent
$385/wk
$1,668 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.6 per bedroom

Home Rule Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (27) Female 50.9% (28)

Population Density

1.8
people per km²
55 people · 30.3 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,437
Family income/wk

Home Rule Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Home Rule Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.0% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.0% 3 dwellings

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

Home Rule Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Home Rule Religion

Anglican
26.9%
Not stated
26.9%
Catholic
25.0%
No Religion
21.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Home Rule Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
80.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
19.2%

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

Home Rule Employment

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Employed full-time
32.4% 12 people
⏰
Employed part-time
24.3% 9 people
🏠
Not in labour force
43.2% 16 people

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

Home Rule Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
75.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%

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

Home Rule Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
40.0%
Managers
30.0%
Professionals
30.0%

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

Home Rule Field of Study

Management & Commerce
100.0%

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

Home Rule Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Home Rule Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
50.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Home Rule Marital Status

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Married
45.9% 17
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Divorced
21.6% 8
🕊️
Widowed
13.5% 5
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Never married
18.9% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Home Rule Ancestry

Australian
33.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
22.2%
English
20.0%
Scottish
15.6%
Irish
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Home Rule School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
57.1%
Primary — Catholic
42.9%

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

Home Rule Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.8% 6
✅
No need for assistance
93.2% 82

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

Home Rule Volunteering

—
Not a volunteer
100.0% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Home Rule Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Home Rule How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Home Rule Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.4%
2 vehicles
35.7%
3 vehicles
42.9%

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

Home Rule Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
21.4%
4 bedrooms
50.0%
6+ bedrooms
28.6%

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

Home Rule Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
8.3%
moved in the last 5 years
38.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Home Rule Indigenous Population

24.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
19
Indigenous residents
60
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Home Rule Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Mental health
4

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

Home Rule Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
30.0%
$650-$799/wk
30.0%
$800-$999/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Home Rule Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
63.2%
Couple — no children
26.3%
One parent — no children under 15
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Home Rule Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.0% 3
—
Did not provide
88.0% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Home Rule Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
32.4%
15–29 hours
14.7%
Did not do domestic work
52.9%

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

Home Rule Household Size

1 person
17.6%
2 persons
41.2%
3 persons
17.6%
6+ persons
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Home Rule Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Assault
2

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Home Rule Rent Prices & Affordability

40%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $966/wk
Median Rent $385/wk
Rent-to-Income 39.9%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Home Rule

≈ $4,186/month
Median rent $385/wk
Left after rent $581/wk
Rent share 39.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $503/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $200/wk
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Income: $609/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $165/wk
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Income: $645/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $145/wk
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Income: $533/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $125/wk
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Income: $643/wk Rent: $273/wk Save: $112/wk
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Income: $659/wk Rent: $318/wk Save: $67/wk
Nabiac
Income: $562/wk Rent: $330/wk Save: $55/wk
Kendall
Income: $642/wk Rent: $342/wk Save: $43/wk

Home Rule vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bruie Plains
Pop: 28 Income: $575/wk
Brungle Creek
Pop: 28 Income: $959/wk Rent: $40/wk
Bulyeroi
Pop: 28 Income: $900/wk
Carwell
Pop: 28 Income: $749/wk Rent: $215/wk
Combara
Pop: 28 Income: $589/wk
Eucumbene
Pop: 28 Income: $687/wk

Compare Home Rule

Home Rule vs Bruie Plains →Home Rule vs Brungle Creek →Home Rule vs Bulyeroi →Home Rule vs Carwell →

Frequently Asked Questions About Home Rule

What is the population of Home Rule NSW?

The population of Home Rule NSW is 55 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Home Rule?

The median personal income in Home Rule NSW is $550 per week, or $28,600 per year.The median household income is $966 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.

How much is rent in Home Rule?

Median rent in Home Rule NSW is $385 per week ($1,668 per month).Rent represents 39.9% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Home Rule?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Home Rule NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Home Rule?

The median age in Home Rule NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Home Rule a good suburb to live in?

Home Rule is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 55.The median income is $550/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (39.9% 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: 11935. All dollar figures in AUD.