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Horseshoe Bend NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Horseshoe Bend NSW is 427 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Horseshoe Bend is $673 per week ($34,996 per year). Median rent in Horseshoe Bend is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Horseshoe Bend has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Horseshoe Bend has a population density of 424.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Horseshoe Bend is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Horseshoe Bend is $1,344.

There were 7 recorded offences in Horseshoe Bend in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (2 offences).

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Horseshoe Bend Population

residents (Census 2021)

Horseshoe Bend Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$673/wk

$34,996 per year

#5938 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$330/wk

$1,430 per month

#3803 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,344/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Horseshoe Bend Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (217) Female 49.1% (209)

Population Density

424.7

people per km²

427 people · 1.0 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,763

Family income/wk

Horseshoe Bend 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

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Horseshoe Bend Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.1% 51 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.9% 62 dwellings

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

Horseshoe Bend Country of Birth

Australia

97.9%

England

2.1%

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

Horseshoe Bend Religion

No Religion

47.8%

Catholic

24.5%

Anglican

11.8%

Not stated

8.8%

Uniting Church

2.5%

Pentecostal

1.8%

Buddhism

1.5%

Baptist

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Horseshoe Bend Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.8%

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

Horseshoe Bend Languages Spoken at Home

Cantonese

57.1%

Other

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Horseshoe Bend Employment

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Employed full-time

32.6% 102 people

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Employed part-time

22.7% 71 people

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Unemployed

3.5% 11 people

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Not in labour force

41.2% 129 people

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

Horseshoe Bend Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.7%

Bachelor Degree

23.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.1%

Postgraduate Degree

1.8%

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

Horseshoe Bend Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.6%

Professionals

16.0%

Community & Personal Service

16.0%

Clerical & Administrative

14.4%

Managers

13.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.4%

Labourers

5.6%

Sales Workers

2.4%

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

Horseshoe Bend Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.0%

Engineering

17.4%

Society & Culture

17.4%

Architecture & Building

9.9%

Health

9.9%

Education

8.3%

Creative Arts

6.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.0%

Agriculture & Environment

3.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.3%

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

Horseshoe Bend Dwelling Types

Separate house

89.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Horseshoe Bend Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.8%

$4,000+/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Horseshoe Bend Marital Status

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Married

34.4% 121

↔️

Separated

6.8% 24

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Divorced

12.2% 43

🕊️

Widowed

3.7% 13

👤

Never married

42.9% 151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Horseshoe Bend Ancestry

Australian

35.4%

English

31.8%

Scottish

8.0%

Irish

7.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.9%

German

4.0%

Other

2.4%

Dutch

0.9%

Italian

0.9%

Greek

0.7%

Polish

0.7%

Welsh

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Horseshoe Bend School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.3%

Secondary — Government

16.4%

Primary — Catholic

10.4%

Pre-school

10.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.0%

Secondary — Catholic

7.5%

Vocational Education

6.0%

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

Horseshoe Bend Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.5% 58

✅

No need for assistance

92.5% 716

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

Horseshoe Bend Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.2% 42

—

Not a volunteer

86.8% 275

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Horseshoe Bend Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

6.7%

$800-$999/mo

17.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Horseshoe Bend How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.9%

Did not go to work

17.5%

Truck

4.2%

Walked only

3.5%

Car (passenger)

2.8%

Train

2.1%

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

Horseshoe Bend Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.1%

1 vehicle

44.2%

2 vehicles

28.8%

3 vehicles

10.3%

4+ vehicles

9.6%

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

Horseshoe Bend Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.8%

2 bedrooms

21.3%

3 bedrooms

54.8%

4 bedrooms

18.1%

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

Horseshoe Bend Population Mobility

12.9%

moved in the last year

39.0%

moved in the last 5 years

7.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Horseshoe Bend Indigenous Population

7.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

739

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Horseshoe Bend Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Horseshoe Bend Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.1%

$300-$399/wk

8.3%

$400-$499/wk

8.0%

$500-$649/wk

1.1%

$650-$799/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Horseshoe Bend Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

31.3%

Couple — no children

27.2%

One parent — children under 15

17.3%

Couple — no children under 15

16.3%

One parent — no children under 15

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Horseshoe Bend Military Service

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Previously served

1.6% 5

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Never served

98.4% 313

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Horseshoe Bend Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 46

—

Did not provide

85.5% 272

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Horseshoe Bend Children Ever Born

No children

38.3%

1 child

6.3%

2 children

33.6%

3 children

17.2%

4 children

4.7%

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

Horseshoe Bend When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Horseshoe Bend Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.5%

5–14 hours

32.1%

15–29 hours

13.5%

30+ hours

8.5%

Did not do domestic work

26.4%

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

Horseshoe Bend Household Size

1 person

25.6%

2 persons

32.5%

3 persons

19.4%

4 persons

16.3%

5 persons

4.4%

6+ persons

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Horseshoe Bend Where Residents Moved From

Same address

338

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Horseshoe Bend Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.2%

Step family — no other children

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Horseshoe Bend Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Sexual Offences

Property Damage

Assault

Theft

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Horseshoe Bend Schools

schools nearby

government

1007

avg ICSEA score

5,301

total students

Nillo Infants School Government

Primary · K-2 · 52 students

1076

ICSEA

St Joseph's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 449 students

1063

ICSEA

St John the Baptist Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 397 students

1047

ICSEA

Bolwarra Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 390 students

1032

ICSEA

All Saints College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,191 students

1023

ICSEA

Maitland East Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 559 students

975

ICSEA

Maitland Grossmann High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 900 students

960

ICSEA

Maitland High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 958 students

947

ICSEA

Maitland Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 405 students

936

ICSEA

All Saints College (St Peter's) Catholic

Secondary

Hunter Valley Grammar School - Farm Independent

Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Horseshoe Bend Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $330/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.0%

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

If you earn X in Horseshoe Bend

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $330/wk

Left after rent $1,045/wk

Rent share 24.0%

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Horseshoe Bend vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Barrengarry

Pop: 214 Income: $966/wk Rent: $415/wk

Bohena Creek

Pop: 214 Income: $864/wk Rent: $200/wk

Clybucca

Pop: 214 Income: $802/wk Rent: $315/wk

Wattamondara

Pop: 214 Income: $655/wk Rent: $218/wk

Eatonsville

Pop: 214 Income: $584/wk Rent: $390/wk

North Star

Pop: 214 Income: $1,097/wk Rent: $140/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Horseshoe Bend

What is the population of Horseshoe Bend NSW?

The population of Horseshoe Bend NSW is 427 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 424.7 people per km².Horseshoe Bend is ranked #5,294 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Horseshoe Bend?

The median personal income in Horseshoe Bend NSW is $673 per week, or $34,996 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,763 per week.Horseshoe Bend is ranked #5,938 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Horseshoe Bend?

Median rent in Horseshoe Bend NSW is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Horseshoe Bend ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Horseshoe Bend?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Horseshoe Bend NSW is $1,344. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Horseshoe Bend?

The median age in Horseshoe Bend NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Horseshoe Bend a good suburb to live in?

Horseshoe Bend is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 427.The median income is $673/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.0% 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: 11946. All dollar figures in AUD.