New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Howlong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Howlong NSW is 2,997 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Howlong is $673 per week ($34,996 per year). Median rent in Howlong is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Howlong has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Howlong has a population density of 19.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Howlong is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Korean. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howlong is $1,300.

There were 42 recorded offences in Howlong in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (17 offences).

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Howlong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Howlong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$673/wk

$34,996 per year

#5938 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

#5154 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Howlong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (1,528) Female 49.0% (1,466)

Population Density

19.2

people per km²

2,997 people · 156.4 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,612

Family income/wk

Howlong 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Howlong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.9% 519 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.1% 427 dwellings

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

Howlong Country of Birth

Australia

95.4%

England

3.4%

Germany

0.7%

China

0.2%

India

0.2%

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

Howlong Religion

No Religion

44.2%

Catholic

20.9%

Anglican

16.0%

Not stated

7.8%

Uniting Church

5.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Lutheran

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Howlong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

38.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.3%

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

Howlong Languages Spoken at Home

Korean

25.0%

Mandarin

22.2%

Arabic

16.7%

Italian

13.9%

Other

13.9%

Vietnamese

8.3%

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

Howlong Employment

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Employed full-time

32.7% 742 people

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Employed part-time

20.3% 462 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 49 people

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Not in labour force

44.9% 1,019 people

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

Howlong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.2%

Bachelor Degree

17.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.5%

Certificate I/II

3.4%

Postgraduate Degree

3.0%

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

Howlong Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.1%

Professionals

17.0%

Managers

14.1%

Community & Personal Service

13.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.4%

Labourers

10.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.8%

Sales Workers

5.3%

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

Howlong Field of Study

Engineering

21.5%

Management & Commerce

18.8%

Society & Culture

13.4%

Health

11.1%

Education

8.7%

Architecture & Building

8.0%

Agriculture & Environment

7.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.1%

Creative Arts

2.0%

Information Technology

1.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

0.7%

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

Howlong Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Howlong Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

9.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.8%

$4,000+/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Howlong Marital Status

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Married

49.9% 1,250

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Separated

4.2% 104

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Divorced

10.3% 259

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Widowed

7.8% 196

👤

Never married

27.8% 695

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Howlong Ancestry

English

36.3%

Australian

31.5%

Irish

10.5%

Scottish

9.0%

German

4.0%

Other

2.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Italian

1.6%

Dutch

1.6%

Filipino

0.6%

Greek

0.4%

Korean

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Howlong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.1%

Secondary — Government

23.9%

Vocational Education

16.2%

Pre-school

10.3%

Primary — Catholic

4.5%

Secondary — Catholic

3.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.4%

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

Howlong Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.2% 462

✅

No need for assistance

91.8% 5,178

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

Howlong Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.5% 410

—

Not a volunteer

82.5% 1,939

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Howlong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.3%

$300-$449/mo

2.3%

$450-$599/mo

1.8%

$600-$799/mo

5.6%

$800-$999/mo

9.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

32.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Howlong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.2%

Did not go to work

12.5%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

Walked only

2.6%

Truck

2.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Bicycle

0.3%

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

Howlong Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.7%

1 vehicle

33.3%

2 vehicles

41.6%

3 vehicles

14.0%

4+ vehicles

7.4%

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

Howlong Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.4%

2 bedrooms

13.8%

3 bedrooms

53.1%

4 bedrooms

26.6%

5 bedrooms

3.5%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

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

Howlong Population Mobility

15.2%

moved in the last year

41.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Howlong Indigenous Population

3.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

169

Indigenous residents

5,508

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Howlong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

315

Arthritis

190

Heart disease

131

Asthma

126

Lung condition

102

Diabetes

101

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Howlong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

7.5%

$400-$499/wk

6.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

13.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.5%

$3,500+/wk

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Howlong Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.4%

Couple — children under 15

38.3%

Couple — no children under 15

10.7%

One parent — children under 15

6.2%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Howlong Military Service

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Previously served

6.2% 147

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Never served

93.8% 2,217

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Howlong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.8% 324

—

Did not provide

86.2% 2,026

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Howlong Children Ever Born

No children

22.5%

1 child

11.6%

2 children

34.5%

3 children

19.5%

4 children

9.4%

5+ children

2.5%

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

Howlong When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

2020

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

Howlong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.1%

5–14 hours

27.1%

15–29 hours

14.8%

30+ hours

11.2%

Did not do domestic work

28.8%

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

Howlong Household Size

1 person

26.2%

2 persons

42.8%

3 persons

12.0%

4 persons

12.1%

5 persons

5.0%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Howlong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,369

Moved — same area (SA2)

161

Moved from VIC

124

Moved from NSW

111

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

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

Howlong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.5%

Step family — no other children

11.5%

Blended family — no other children

5.2%

Other couple — children only

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Howlong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 42 total

Theft

Drug Offences

Other Against Property

Assault

Other Against Person

Sexual Offences

Property Damage

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Howlong Schools

schools nearby

government

982

avg ICSEA score

151

total students

Howlong Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 151 students

982

ICSEA

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

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Howlong Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,293/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.4%

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

If you earn X in Howlong

Your weekly income

≈ $5,603/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $1,003/wk

Rent share 22.4%

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Howlong vs State & National Average

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West Nowra

Pop: 1,504 Income: $750/wk Rent: $350/wk

Lloyd

Pop: 1,509 Income: $1,086/wk Rent: $420/wk

Kilaben Bay

Pop: 1,516 Income: $859/wk Rent: $390/wk

Table Top

Pop: 1,516 Income: $1,052/wk Rent: $380/wk

Wareemba

Pop: 1,519 Income: $1,027/wk Rent: $600/wk

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Pop: 1,521 Income: $1,057/wk Rent: $750/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Howlong

What is the population of Howlong NSW?

The population of Howlong NSW is 2,997 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.2 people per km².Howlong is ranked #2,413 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Howlong?

The median personal income in Howlong NSW is $673 per week, or $34,996 per year.The median household income is $1,293 per week.Family income is $1,612 per week.Howlong is ranked #5,938 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Howlong?

Median rent in Howlong NSW is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 22.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Howlong ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Howlong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howlong NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Howlong?

The median age in Howlong NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Howlong a good suburb to live in?

Howlong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,997.The median income is $673/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.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11957. All dollar figures in AUD.