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Jerrara NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Jerrara NSW is 132 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Jerrara is $1,023 per week ($53,196 per year). Median rent in Jerrara is $435 per week ($1,885 per month). Jerrara has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Jerrara has a population density of 14.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Jerrara is Indonesia. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jerrara is $1,867.

There were 5 recorded offences in Jerrara in 2024-25, a rate of 38 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (2 offences).

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Jerrara Population

residents (Census 2021)

Jerrara Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,023/wk

$53,196 per year

#1085 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$435/wk

$1,885 per month

#1326 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,867/mo

Avg household size: 3.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Jerrara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.7% (69) Female 47.3% (62)

Population Density

14.1

people per km²

132 people · 9.4 km²

Households

3.4

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,849

Family income/wk

Jerrara 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Jerrara Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.6% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.4% 11 dwellings

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

Jerrara Country of Birth

Australia

95.5%

Indonesia

4.5%

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

Jerrara Religion

No Religion

47.3%

Anglican

25.2%

Catholic

15.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

7.6%

Lutheran

2.3%

Not stated

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Jerrara Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

71.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.1%

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

Jerrara Employment

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Employed full-time

33.3% 33 people

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Employed part-time

30.3% 30 people

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Not in labour force

36.4% 36 people

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

Jerrara Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

55.1%

Postgraduate Degree

21.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.6%

Certificate III/IV

7.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

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

Jerrara Occupation

Professionals

61.7%

Managers

19.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.6%

Community & Personal Service

8.5%

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

Jerrara Field of Study

Education

26.4%

Health

17.0%

Management & Commerce

17.0%

Society & Culture

11.3%

Engineering

9.4%

Architecture & Building

7.5%

Creative Arts

5.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.7%

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

Jerrara Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Jerrara Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

15.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

18.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

18.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.4%

$4,000+/wk

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Jerrara Marital Status

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Married

52.4% 54

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Divorced

12.6% 13

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Widowed

2.9% 3

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Never married

32.0% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Jerrara Ancestry

Australian

35.3%

English

27.9%

Irish

14.2%

Scottish

9.5%

Other

5.8%

German

2.1%

New Zealander

2.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.6%

Filipino

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Jerrara School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

44.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.9%

Pre-school

8.3%

Primary — Catholic

8.3%

Secondary — Government

8.3%

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

Jerrara Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 265

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

Jerrara Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.2% 22

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Not a volunteer

79.8% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Jerrara Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

36.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Jerrara How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.5%

Did not go to work

14.7%

Walked only

11.8%

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

Jerrara Car Ownership

2 vehicles

51.5%

3 vehicles

18.2%

4+ vehicles

30.3%

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

Jerrara Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.8%

3 bedrooms

25.6%

4 bedrooms

28.2%

5 bedrooms

20.5%

6+ bedrooms

12.8%

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

Jerrara Population Mobility

18.8%

moved in the last year

33.3%

moved in the last 5 years

65.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Jerrara Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

263

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Jerrara Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Cancer

Asthma

Arthritis

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

Jerrara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.3%

$1-$149/wk

9.4%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.2%

$3,500+/wk

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Jerrara Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.5%

Couple — no children under 15

32.0%

Couple — no children

18.9%

One parent — children under 15

8.2%

One parent — no children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Jerrara Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.1% 9

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Did not provide

90.9% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Jerrara Children Ever Born

No children

25.0%

2 children

60.0%

3 children

15.0%

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

Jerrara When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

2011–2015

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

Jerrara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.7%

5–14 hours

27.8%

15–29 hours

19.4%

30+ hours

13.0%

Did not do domestic work

11.1%

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

Jerrara Household Size

1 person

7.5%

2 persons

32.5%

3 persons

7.5%

4 persons

15.0%

5 persons

25.0%

6+ persons

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Jerrara Where Residents Moved From

Same address

104

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

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

Jerrara Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Jerrara Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Sexual Offences

Property Damage

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Jerrara Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,899/wk

Median Rent $435/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.0%

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

If you earn X in Jerrara

Your weekly income

≈ $12,562/month

Median rent $435/wk

Left after rent $2,464/wk

Rent share 15.0%

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Jerrara 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 Jerrara

What is the population of Jerrara NSW?

The population of Jerrara NSW is 132 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.1 people per km².Jerrara is ranked #8,121 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Jerrara?

The median personal income in Jerrara NSW is $1,023 per week, or $53,196 per year.The median household income is $2,899 per week.Family income is $2,849 per week.Jerrara is ranked #1,085 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Jerrara?

Median rent in Jerrara NSW is $435 per week ($1,885 per month).Rent represents 15.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Jerrara ranks #1,326 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Jerrara?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jerrara NSW is $1,867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Jerrara?

The median age in Jerrara NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Jerrara a good suburb to live in?

Jerrara is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 132.The median income is $1,023/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.0% 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: 12026. All dollar figures in AUD.