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Ilford NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Ilford, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Ilford NSW is 165 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ilford is $537 per week ($27,924 per year). Median rent in Ilford is $265 per week ($1,148 per month). Ilford has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Ilford has a population density of 0.8 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ilford is $1,062.
There were 2 recorded offences in Ilford in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (2 offences).
Ilford Map
Ilford Population
Ilford Median Income & Rent
Ilford Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Ilford Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Ilford Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Ilford Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Ilford Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Ilford Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Ilford Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Ilford Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Ilford Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Ilford Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Ilford Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Ilford Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Ilford Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Ilford Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Ilford School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Ilford Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Ilford Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Ilford Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Ilford How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Ilford Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Ilford Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Ilford Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Ilford Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Ilford Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Ilford Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Ilford Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Ilford Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Ilford Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Ilford Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Ilford When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Ilford Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Ilford Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Ilford Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Ilford Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Ilford Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Ilford Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ilford
What is the population of Ilford NSW?
The population of Ilford NSW is 165 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Ilford is ranked #7,482 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Ilford?
The median personal income in Ilford NSW is $537 per week, or $27,924 per year.The median household income is $933 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Ilford is ranked #7,859 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Ilford?
Median rent in Ilford NSW is $265 per week ($1,148 per month).Rent represents 28.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Ilford ranks #5,794 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Ilford?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ilford NSW is $1,062. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Ilford?
The median age in Ilford NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Ilford a good suburb to live in?
Ilford is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 165.The median income is $537/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.4% 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: 11979. All dollar figures in AUD.