Suburbs Illabo

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Illabo NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Illabo NSW is 132 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Illabo is $597 per week ($31,044 per year). Median rent in Illabo is $205 per week ($888 per month). Illabo has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Illabo has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (25% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Illabo is $1,083.

There were 2 recorded offences in Illabo in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

Illabo Map

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📍 Illabo, New South Wales — 34.8284°S, 147.7470°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

Illabo Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Illabo Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$597/wk
$31,044 per year
#7134 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$205/wk
$888 per month
#7327 of 14,663
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Illabo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.6% (62) Female 53.4% (71)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
132 people · 131.0 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,687
Family income/wk

Illabo Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Illabo Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
55.2% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
44.8% 13 dwellings

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

Illabo Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Illabo Religion

Catholic
25.0%
No Religion
23.5%
Not stated
21.2%
Anglican
15.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.6%
Uniting Church
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Illabo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.3%

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

Illabo Employment

💼
Employed full-time
39.8% 39 people
⏰
Employed part-time
23.5% 23 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.1% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
33.7% 33 people

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

Illabo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
21.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.1%
Certificate I/II
7.9%

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

Illabo Occupation

Managers
55.6%
Professionals
14.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.8%
Community & Personal Service
14.8%

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

Illabo Field of Study

Management & Commerce
28.6%
Engineering
21.4%
Agriculture & Environment
21.4%
Society & Culture
16.7%
Architecture & Building
11.9%

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

Illabo Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Illabo Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
13.0%
$500-$649/wk
17.4%
$650-$799/wk
17.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
26.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Illabo Marital Status

💍
Married
55.4% 67
↔️
Separated
2.5% 3
📋
Divorced
16.5% 20
🕊️
Widowed
4.1% 5
👤
Never married
21.5% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Illabo Ancestry

English
34.5%
Australian
33.1%
Irish
14.1%
Scottish
8.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.9%
German
2.8%
Italian
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Illabo School & University Attendance

Pre-school
37.5%
Primary — Government
25.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
18.8%
Vocational Education
18.8%

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

Illabo Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
11.4% 25
✅
No need for assistance
88.6% 194

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

Illabo Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
32.7% 33
—
Not a volunteer
67.3% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Illabo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Illabo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.5%
Did not go to work
17.6%
Walked only
8.8%

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

Illabo Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.5%
2 vehicles
35.1%
3 vehicles
18.9%
4+ vehicles
32.4%

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

Illabo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.5%
3 bedrooms
40.0%
4 bedrooms
40.0%
5 bedrooms
12.5%

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

Illabo Population Mobility

5.6%
moved in the last year
25.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Illabo Indigenous Population

3.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
209
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Illabo Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
14
Asthma
11
Mental health
6
Cancer
6
Heart disease
5
Diabetes
4
Stroke
4

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

Illabo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.8%
$300-$399/wk
8.8%
$400-$499/wk
7.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
16.2%
$800-$999/wk
20.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Illabo Family Structure

Couple — no children
51.9%
Couple — no children under 15
22.1%
Couple — children under 15
13.0%
One parent — children under 15
7.8%
One parent — no children under 15
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Illabo Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.9% 5
👤
Never served
95.1% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Illabo Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
19.8% 19
—
Did not provide
80.2% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Illabo Children Ever Born

No children
29.0%
2 children
22.6%
3 children
48.4%

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

Illabo When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4
2001–2010
5

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

Illabo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.8%
5–14 hours
28.3%
15–29 hours
15.2%
30+ hours
6.5%
Did not do domestic work
27.2%

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

Illabo Household Size

1 person
42.6%
2 persons
36.2%
3 persons
14.9%
5 persons
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Illabo Where Residents Moved From

Same address
102
Moved from NSW
5
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Illabo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Illabo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Illabo Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
995
avg ICSEA score
12
total students
Illabo Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 12 students
995
ICSEA

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

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Illabo Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,031/wk
Median Rent $205/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.9%

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

If you earn X in Illabo

≈ $4,468/month
Median rent $205/wk
Left after rent $826/wk
Rent share 19.9%

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Illabo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Pallal
Pop: 66 Income: $1,071/wk Rent: $150/wk
Corney Town
Pop: 66 Income: $450/wk Rent: $270/wk
Cudgegong
Pop: 66 Income: $756/wk Rent: $480/wk
Hogarth Range
Pop: 66 Income: $479/wk Rent: $275/wk
Huntley (Wollongong - NSW)
Pop: 66 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $350/wk
Lower Creek
Pop: 66 Income: $374/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Illabo

What is the population of Illabo NSW?

The population of Illabo NSW is 132 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Illabo is ranked #8,121 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Illabo?

The median personal income in Illabo NSW is $597 per week, or $31,044 per year.The median household income is $1,031 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Illabo is ranked #7,134 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Illabo?

Median rent in Illabo NSW is $205 per week ($888 per month).Rent represents 19.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Illabo ranks #7,327 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Illabo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Illabo NSW is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Illabo?

The median age in Illabo NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Illabo a good suburb to live in?

Illabo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 132.The median income is $597/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.9% 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: 11980. All dollar figures in AUD.