Howards Grass NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Howards Grass NSW is 78 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Howards Grass is $778 per week ($40,456 per year). Median rent in Howards Grass is $415 per week ($1,798 per month). Howards Grass has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Howards Grass has a population density of 30.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Howards Grass is India. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howards Grass is $1,733.

There were 1 recorded offences in Howards Grass in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (1 offences).

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Howards Grass Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Howards Grass Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$778/wk
$40,456 per year
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Median Rent
$415/wk
$1,798 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Howards Grass Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (38) Female 48.6% (36)

Population Density

30.3
people per km²
78 people · 2.6 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,924
Family income/wk

Howards Grass Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Howards Grass Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
34.6% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
65.4% 17 dwellings

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

Howards Grass Country of Birth

Australia
89.2%
India
10.8%

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

Howards Grass Religion

No Religion
41.1%
Catholic
21.1%
Anglican
14.4%
Uniting Church
7.8%
Othr Rel Sikhism
7.8%
Other Religions Tot
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Howards Grass Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.8%

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

Howards Grass Employment

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Employed full-time
38.5% 25 people
Employed part-time
36.9% 24 people
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Not in labour force
24.6% 16 people

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

Howards Grass Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
44.4%
Certificate III/IV
22.2%
Postgraduate Degree
13.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
11.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
8.9%

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

Howards Grass Occupation

Professionals
26.3%
Community & Personal Service
23.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.8%
Managers
10.5%
Clerical & Administrative
7.9%
Sales Workers
7.9%
Labourers
7.9%

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

Howards Grass Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.6%
Society & Culture
16.1%
Education
16.1%
Agriculture & Environment
12.9%
Engineering
12.9%
Health
9.7%
Architecture & Building
9.7%

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

Howards Grass Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Howards Grass Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.3%
$4,000+/wk
17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Howards Grass Marital Status

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Married
52.6% 30
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Divorced
7.0% 4
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Never married
40.4% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Howards Grass Ancestry

Australian
28.3%
English
25.0%
Scottish
9.2%
Other
9.2%
Irish
7.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.0%
Italian
5.0%
German
4.2%
Maltese
4.2%
Dutch
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Howards Grass School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
55.6%
Primary — Government
44.4%

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

Howards Grass Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.2% 13
No need for assistance
91.8% 146

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

Howards Grass Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.4% 16
Not a volunteer
74.6% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Howards Grass Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
44.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Howards Grass How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.7%
Did not go to work
15.8%
Car (passenger)
10.5%

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

Howards Grass Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.9%
2 vehicles
34.3%
3 vehicles
31.4%
4+ vehicles
11.4%

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

Howards Grass Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
39.4%
5 bedrooms
27.3%

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

Howards Grass Population Mobility

4.1%
moved in the last year
30.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
74.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Howards Grass Indigenous Population

4.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
137
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Howards Grass Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Diabetes
4
Asthma
3
Heart disease
3

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

Howards Grass Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.1%
$300-$399/wk
6.8%
$400-$499/wk
13.6%
$650-$799/wk
11.4%
$800-$999/wk
13.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Howards Grass Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
37.1%
Couple — children under 15
27.4%
Couple — no children
21.0%
One parent — children under 15
9.7%
One parent — no children under 15
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Howards Grass Military Service

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Previously served
7.6% 5
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Never served
92.4% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Howards Grass Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
6.3% 4
Did not provide
93.7% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Howards Grass Children Ever Born

No children
40.0%
2 children
40.0%
3 children
20.0%

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

Howards Grass When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
2001–2010
6
2019
5

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

Howards Grass Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.2%
5–14 hours
40.9%
15–29 hours
7.6%
30+ hours
12.1%
Did not do domestic work
24.2%

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

Howards Grass Household Size

1 person
27.3%
2 persons
24.2%
3 persons
24.2%
4 persons
24.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Howards Grass Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Howards Grass Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Howards Grass Schools

10
schools nearby
4
government
972
avg ICSEA score
2,769
total students
St Carthage's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 580 students
1064
ICSEA
St John's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 774 students
1059
ICSEA
Living School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 313 students
1037
ICSEA
Lismore Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 203 students
973
ICSEA
The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 494 students
950
ICSEA
Lismore Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 179 students
871
ICSEA
Goonellabah Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 226 students
847
ICSEA
Living Academy - Southern Cross University - Z Block Independent
Secondary
Trinity Catholic College Lismore, St Joseph's Campus Independent
Secondary
Living School - Southern Cross University Campus Independent
Combined

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

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Howards Grass Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,850/wk
Median Rent $415/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.4%

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

If you earn X in Howards Grass

≈ $8,017/month
Median rent $415/wk
Left after rent $1,435/wk
Rent share 22.4%

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Howards Grass vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Howards Grass

What is the population of Howards Grass NSW?

The population of Howards Grass NSW is 78 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 30.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Howards Grass?

The median personal income in Howards Grass NSW is $778 per week, or $40,456 per year.The median household income is $1,850 per week.Family income is $1,924 per week.

How much is rent in Howards Grass?

Median rent in Howards Grass NSW is $415 per week ($1,798 per month).Rent represents 22.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Howards Grass?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howards Grass NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Howards Grass?

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

Is Howards Grass a good suburb to live in?

Howards Grass is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 78.The median income is $778/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.4% 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: 11953. All dollar figures in AUD.