Jennings NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Jennings NSW is 168 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Jennings is $443 per week ($23,036 per year). Median rent in Jennings is $195 per week ($845 per month). Jennings has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Jennings has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jennings is $1,116.

There were 7 recorded offences in Jennings in 2025-26, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (2 offences).

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Jennings Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Jennings Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$443/wk
$23,036 per year
#8674 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$195/wk
$845 per month
#7729 of 14,663
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,116/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Jennings Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (87) Female 48.5% (82)

Population Density

3.2
people per km²
168 people · 52.5 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,062
Family income/wk

Jennings 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)

Jennings Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
81.5% 44 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
18.5% 10 dwellings

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

Jennings Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Jennings Religion

No Religion
33.5%
Anglican
24.6%
Not stated
19.2%
Catholic
12.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.0%
Uniting Church
2.4%
Christian (other)
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Jennings Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
44.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
31.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.3%

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

Jennings Employment

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Employed full-time
15.0% 19 people
Employed part-time
10.2% 13 people
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Unemployed
6.3% 8 people
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Not in labour force
68.5% 87 people

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

Jennings Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
75.7%
Bachelor Degree
16.2%
Certificate I/II
8.1%

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

Jennings Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
22.2%
Community & Personal Service
22.2%
Labourers
18.5%
Managers
14.8%
Professionals
11.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.1%

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

Jennings Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
31.8%
Engineering
27.3%
Society & Culture
27.3%
Management & Commerce
13.6%

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

Jennings Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Jennings Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$400-$499/wk
14.1%
$500-$649/wk
9.9%
$650-$799/wk
16.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Jennings Marital Status

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Married
33.1% 49
↔️
Separated
4.7% 7
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Divorced
17.6% 26
🕊️
Widowed
13.5% 20
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Never married
31.1% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Jennings Ancestry

Australian
33.3%
English
24.1%
Irish
13.0%
Scottish
11.6%
German
5.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.2%
Other
3.2%
Croatian
1.9%
Dutch
1.4%
French
1.4%
New Zealander
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Jennings School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
56.3%
Secondary — Government
43.8%

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

Jennings Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
13.2% 40
No need for assistance
86.8% 263

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

Jennings Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.7% 21
Not a volunteer
83.3% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Jennings Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
50.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Jennings How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
56.4%
Car (passenger)
17.9%
Walked only
10.3%
Truck
7.7%
Did not go to work
7.7%

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

Jennings Car Ownership

0 vehicles
11.0%
1 vehicle
43.9%
2 vehicles
29.3%
3 vehicles
12.2%
4+ vehicles
3.7%

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

Jennings Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.7%
2 bedrooms
22.2%
3 bedrooms
46.9%
4 bedrooms
22.2%
5 bedrooms
4.9%

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

Jennings Population Mobility

15.3%
moved in the last year
34.3%
moved in the last 5 years
12.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
32.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Jennings Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
303
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Jennings Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
24
Mental health
15
Lung condition
13
Diabetes
11
Asthma
10
Heart disease
8
Kidney disease
7
Cancer
6
Stroke
6

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

Jennings Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.9%
$150-$299/wk
9.2%
$300-$399/wk
18.4%
$400-$499/wk
18.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
4.6%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Jennings Family Structure

Couple — no children
52.6%
Couple — children under 15
22.7%
One parent — children under 15
14.4%
Couple — no children under 15
6.2%
One parent — no children under 15
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Jennings Military Service

🏅
Previously served
11.9% 16
👤
Never served
88.1% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Jennings Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.0% 19
Did not provide
86.0% 117

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Jennings Children Ever Born

No children
35.7%
1 child
7.1%
2 children
42.9%
3 children
14.3%

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

Jennings When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1961–1970
5
1991–2000
3

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

Jennings Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.3%
5–14 hours
23.9%
15–29 hours
11.3%
30+ hours
15.5%
Did not do domestic work
31.0%

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

Jennings Household Size

1 person
40.8%
2 persons
42.1%
3 persons
7.9%
4 persons
3.9%
5 persons
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Jennings Where Residents Moved From

Same address
122
Moved from QLD
10
Moved — same area (SA2)
5
Moved from NSW
5

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

Jennings Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
66.7%
Step family — no other children
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Jennings Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Drug Offences
2
Weapons
2
Other Against Person
1
Theft
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Jennings Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $792/wk
Median Rent $195/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.6%

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

If you earn X in Jennings

≈ $3,432/month
Median rent $195/wk
Left after rent $597/wk
Rent share 24.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Jennings vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jennings

What is the population of Jennings NSW?

The population of Jennings NSW is 168 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km².Jennings is ranked #7,433 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Jennings?

The median personal income in Jennings NSW is $443 per week, or $23,036 per year.The median household income is $792 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.Jennings is ranked #8,674 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Jennings?

Median rent in Jennings NSW is $195 per week ($845 per month).Rent represents 24.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Jennings ranks #7,729 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Jennings?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jennings NSW is $1,116. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Jennings?

The median age in Jennings NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Jennings a good suburb to live in?

Jennings is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 168.The median income is $443/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.6% 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: 12017. All dollar figures in AUD.