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Jemalong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Jemalong NSW is 82 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Jemalong is $769 per week ($39,988 per year). Median rent in Jemalong is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Jemalong has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Jemalong has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jemalong is $303.

There were 1 recorded offences in Jemalong in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (1 offences).

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Jemalong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Jemalong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$769/wk

$39,988 per year

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$303/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Jemalong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (42) Female 46.8% (37)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

82 people · 289.4 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,542

Family income/wk

Jemalong Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

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)

Jemalong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.4% 4 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.6% 5 dwellings

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

Jemalong Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Jemalong Religion

Catholic

43.6%

Not stated

20.5%

No Religion

16.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.4%

Uniting Church

5.1%

Anglican

3.8%

Christian (other)

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Jemalong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.7%

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

Jemalong Employment

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Employed full-time

50.0% 28 people

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Employed part-time

25.0% 14 people

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Not in labour force

25.0% 14 people

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

Jemalong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.4%

Bachelor Degree

30.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.2%

Certificate I/II

15.2%

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

Jemalong Occupation

Managers

50.0%

Professionals

20.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.0%

Community & Personal Service

10.0%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

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

Jemalong Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

34.5%

Architecture & Building

17.2%

Health

13.8%

Society & Culture

13.8%

Engineering

10.3%

Management & Commerce

10.3%

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

Jemalong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Jemalong Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

16.7%

$800-$999/wk

22.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

27.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Jemalong Marital Status

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Married

55.2% 37

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Separated

6.0% 4

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Never married

38.8% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Jemalong Ancestry

English

39.5%

Australian

38.4%

Scottish

8.1%

Irish

7.0%

German

3.5%

Maltese

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Jemalong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

60.0%

Secondary — Catholic

40.0%

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

Jemalong Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.4% 3

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No need for assistance

97.6% 124

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

Jemalong Volunteering

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Volunteer

30.4% 17

—

Not a volunteer

69.6% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Jemalong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Jemalong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Jemalong Car Ownership

0 vehicles

20.0%

1 vehicle

15.0%

2 vehicles

50.0%

3 vehicles

15.0%

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

Jemalong Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.5%

3 bedrooms

34.6%

4 bedrooms

26.9%

5 bedrooms

15.4%

6+ bedrooms

11.5%

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

Jemalong Population Mobility

9.1%

moved in the last year

41.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Jemalong Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

132

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Jemalong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

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

Jemalong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.2%

$150-$299/wk

6.1%

$300-$399/wk

8.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Jemalong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.8%

Couple — no children

29.2%

Couple — no children under 15

18.8%

One parent — no children under 15

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Jemalong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.9% 10

—

Did not provide

83.1% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Jemalong Children Ever Born

No children

38.9%

2 children

38.9%

3 children

22.2%

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

Jemalong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.6%

5–14 hours

22.4%

15–29 hours

19.0%

30+ hours

8.6%

Did not do domestic work

22.4%

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

Jemalong Household Size

1 person

14.3%

2 persons

33.3%

3 persons

14.3%

4 persons

19.0%

5 persons

19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Jemalong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Jemalong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Jemalong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Jemalong Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,218/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.5%

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

If you earn X in Jemalong

Your weekly income

≈ $5,278/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $968/wk

Rent share 20.5%

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Income: $706/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

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Jemalong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bakers Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW)

Pop: 41 Income: $469/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bowman Farm

Pop: 41 Income: $575/wk Rent: $265/wk

Bullatale

Pop: 41 Income: $825/wk

Cobramunga

Pop: 41 Income: $483/wk Rent: $80/wk

Cullerin

Pop: 41 Income: $1,083/wk Rent: $240/wk

Ghinni Ghi

Pop: 41 Income: $387/wk Rent: $315/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jemalong

What is the population of Jemalong NSW?

The population of Jemalong NSW is 82 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Jemalong?

The median personal income in Jemalong NSW is $769 per week, or $39,988 per year.The median household income is $1,218 per week.Family income is $1,542 per week.

How much is rent in Jemalong?

Median rent in Jemalong NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 20.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Jemalong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jemalong NSW is $303. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Jemalong?

The median age in Jemalong NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Jemalong a good suburb to live in?

Jemalong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 82.The median income is $769/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% 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: 12015. All dollar figures in AUD.