Howes Valley NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Howes Valley NSW is 80 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Howes Valley is $483 per week ($25,116 per year). Median rent in Howes Valley is $175 per week ($758 per month). Howes Valley has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Howes Valley has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howes Valley is $1,000.

There were 2 recorded offences in Howes Valley in 2025-26, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Howes Valley Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Howes Valley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$483/wk
$25,116 per year
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Median Rent
$175/wk
$758 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,000/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Howes Valley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.1% (43) Female 46.9% (38)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
80 people · 554.3 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,187
Family income/wk

Howes Valley Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Howes Valley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
63.0% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.0% 10 dwellings

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

Howes Valley Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Howes Valley Religion

Not stated
26.9%
Anglican
24.4%
No Religion
24.4%
Catholic
9.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
9.0%
Uniting Church
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Howes Valley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.0%

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

Howes Valley Employment

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Employed full-time
22.4% 11 people
Employed part-time
18.4% 9 people
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Not in labour force
59.2% 29 people

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

Howes Valley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
37.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.5%

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

Howes Valley Occupation

Professionals
28.6%
Clerical & Administrative
23.8%
Community & Personal Service
19.0%
Managers
14.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.3%

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

Howes Valley Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Society & Culture
50.0%

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

Howes Valley Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Howes Valley Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
47.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Howes Valley Marital Status

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Married
55.7% 39
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Separated
5.7% 4
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Divorced
11.4% 8
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Widowed
4.3% 3
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Never married
22.9% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Howes Valley Ancestry

Australian
44.3%
English
20.3%
Scottish
17.7%
Other
11.4%
Irish
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Howes Valley School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
50.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
50.0%

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

Howes Valley Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.1% 10
No need for assistance
91.9% 113

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

Howes Valley Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.9% 10
Not a volunteer
82.1% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Howes Valley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
50.0%
Did not go to work
50.0%

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

Howes Valley Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
43.8%
3 vehicles
12.5%
4+ vehicles
18.8%

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

Howes Valley Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
21.9%
2 bedrooms
34.4%
3 bedrooms
18.8%
4 bedrooms
9.4%
5 bedrooms
15.6%

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

Howes Valley Population Mobility

14.8%
moved in the last year
26.7%
moved in the last 5 years
7.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
40.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Howes Valley Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
131
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Howes Valley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
8
Lung condition
6
Asthma
5

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

Howes Valley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
24.4%
$300-$399/wk
7.3%
$400-$499/wk
12.2%
$650-$799/wk
12.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
19.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Howes Valley Family Structure

Couple — no children
60.5%
Couple — children under 15
20.9%
One parent — children under 15
9.3%
One parent — no children under 15
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Howes Valley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.4% 5
Did not provide
90.6% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Howes Valley Children Ever Born

No children
81.3%
2 children
18.8%

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

Howes Valley When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4

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

Howes Valley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.3%
5–14 hours
34.0%
15–29 hours
11.3%
30+ hours
20.8%
Did not do domestic work
22.6%

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

Howes Valley Household Size

1 person
36.7%
2 persons
46.7%
3 persons
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Howes Valley Where Residents Moved From

Same address
52
Moved from NSW
8
Moved from VIC
4

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

Howes Valley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Other Against Person
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Howes Valley Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $749/wk
Median Rent $175/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.4%

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

If you earn X in Howes Valley

≈ $3,246/month
Median rent $175/wk
Left after rent $574/wk
Rent share 23.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Howes Valley vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Howes Valley

What is the population of Howes Valley NSW?

The population of Howes Valley NSW is 80 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Howes Valley?

The median personal income in Howes Valley NSW is $483 per week, or $25,116 per year.The median household income is $749 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.

How much is rent in Howes Valley?

Median rent in Howes Valley NSW is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 23.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Howes Valley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howes Valley NSW is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Howes Valley?

The median age in Howes Valley NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Howes Valley a good suburb to live in?

Howes Valley is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 80.The median income is $483/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.4% 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: 11955. All dollar figures in AUD.