Howell NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Howell NSW is 31 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Howell is $518 per week ($26,936 per year). Median rent in Howell is $28 per week ($121 per month). Howell has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Howell has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howell is $700.

There were 10 recorded offences in Howell in 2024-25, a rate of 323 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (5 offences).

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Howell Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Howell Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$518/wk
$26,936 per year
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Median Rent
$28/wk
$121 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$700/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Howell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (14) Female 50.0% (14)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
31 people · 85.1 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,437
Family income/wk

Howell Age Distribution

15-19
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Howell Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
37.5% 3 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
62.5% 5 dwellings

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

Howell Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Howell Religion

No Religion
51.9%
Not stated
22.2%
Catholic
14.8%
Anglican
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Howell Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
35.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
29.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
17.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
17.6%

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

Howell Employment

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Employed full-time
32.0% 8 people
Employed part-time
12.0% 3 people
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Not in labour force
56.0% 14 people

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

Howell Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Howell Occupation

Professionals
100.0%

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

Howell Field of Study

Society & Culture
100.0%

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

Howell Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Howell Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Howell Marital Status

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Married
63.6% 14
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Never married
36.4% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Howell Ancestry

English
30.0%
Australian
22.5%
Scottish
20.0%
German
10.0%
Polish
10.0%
Irish
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Howell School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Howell Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
15.1% 8
No need for assistance
84.9% 45

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

Howell Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.7% 4
Not a volunteer
83.3% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Howell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Howell Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Howell Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
66.7%
3 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Howell Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
41.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Howell Indigenous Population

7.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
50
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Howell Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Asthma
4

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

Howell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
35.7%
$500-$649/wk
21.4%
$800-$999/wk
21.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Howell Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.0%
Couple — children under 15
25.0%
One parent — no children under 15
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Howell Military Service

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Previously served
19.2% 5
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Never served
80.8% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Howell Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
33.3% 9
Did not provide
66.7% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Howell Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Howell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.7%
5–14 hours
26.7%
30+ hours
20.0%
Did not do domestic work
26.7%

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

Howell Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Howell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Howell Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 10 total

Other Against Property
5
Assault
3
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Howell Rent Prices & Affordability

3%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $966/wk
Median Rent $28/wk
Rent-to-Income 2.9%

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

If you earn X in Howell

≈ $4,186/month
Median rent $28/wk
Left after rent $938/wk
Rent share 2.9%

Howell vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Howell

What is the population of Howell NSW?

The population of Howell NSW is 31 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Howell?

The median personal income in Howell NSW is $518 per week, or $26,936 per year.The median household income is $966 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.

How much is rent in Howell?

Median rent in Howell NSW is $28 per week ($121 per month).Rent represents 2.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Howell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howell NSW is $700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Howell?

The median age in Howell NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Howell a good suburb to live in?

Howell is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 31.The median income is $518/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (2.9% 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: 11954. All dollar figures in AUD.