Jones Island NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Jones Island NSW is 82 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Jones Island is $599 per week ($31,148 per year). Median rent in Jones Island is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Jones Island has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Jones Island has a population density of 8.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jones Island is $2,185.

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

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Jones Island Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Jones Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$599/wk
$31,148 per year
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Median Rent
$295/wk
$1,278 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,185/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Jones Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.1% (43) Female 46.9% (38)

Population Density

8.2
people per km²
82 people · 10.0 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,174
Family income/wk

Jones Island Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Jones Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
68.8% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
31.3% 5 dwellings

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

Jones Island Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Jones Island Religion

Anglican
26.6%
Catholic
22.8%
No Religion
21.5%
Not stated
15.2%
Christian (other)
5.1%
Pentecostal
5.1%
Uniting Church
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Jones Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
16.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.7%

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

Jones Island Employment

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Employed full-time
33.9% 21 people
Employed part-time
12.9% 8 people
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Not in labour force
53.2% 33 people

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

Jones Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.1%
Certificate I/II
12.9%
Bachelor Degree
9.7%

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

Jones Island Occupation

Managers
29.6%
Professionals
29.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.8%
Labourers
14.8%
Sales Workers
11.1%

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

Jones Island Field of Study

Engineering
27.3%
Agriculture & Environment
27.3%
Health
18.2%
Management & Commerce
13.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
13.6%

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

Jones Island Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Jones Island Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
35.3%
$650-$799/wk
17.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.6%
$4,000+/wk
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Jones Island Marital Status

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Married
46.6% 34
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Divorced
12.3% 9
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Widowed
12.3% 9
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Never married
28.8% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Jones Island Ancestry

Australian
40.4%
English
30.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
8.5%
Irish
8.5%
Scottish
5.3%
Macedonian
3.2%
Other
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Jones Island Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.2% 8
No need for assistance
93.8% 121

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

Jones Island Volunteering

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Volunteer
11.5% 7
Not a volunteer
88.5% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Jones Island Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Jones Island How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
87.9%
Did not go to work
12.1%

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

Jones Island Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.8%
2 vehicles
23.8%
3 vehicles
14.3%
4+ vehicles
38.1%

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

Jones Island Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
55.6%
4 bedrooms
29.6%
5 bedrooms
14.8%

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

Jones Island Population Mobility

9.5%
moved in the last year
33.8%
moved in the last 5 years
48.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Jones Island Indigenous Population

6.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
116
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Jones Island Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
9
Arthritis
6
Mental health
6
Cancer
5
Asthma
4
Heart disease
3

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

Jones Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.1%
$1-$149/wk
9.7%
$150-$299/wk
11.3%
$300-$399/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
14.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Jones Island Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
35.6%
Couple — no children
33.9%
Couple — children under 15
13.6%
One parent — children under 15
11.9%
One parent — no children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Jones Island Military Service

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Previously served
6.0% 4
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Never served
94.0% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Jones Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.8% 7
Did not provide
89.2% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Jones Island Children Ever Born

No children
36.4%
2 children
18.2%
3 children
45.5%

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

Jones Island When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6

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

Jones Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.7%
5–14 hours
27.4%
15–29 hours
17.7%
30+ hours
8.1%
Did not do domestic work
29.0%

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

Jones Island Household Size

1 person
22.2%
2 persons
55.6%
4 persons
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Jones Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address
57
Moved from NSW
3

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

Jones Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Jones Island Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Jones Island Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,100/wk
Median Rent $295/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Jones Island

≈ $4,767/month
Median rent $295/wk
Left after rent $805/wk
Rent share 26.8%

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Jones Island vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jones Island

What is the population of Jones Island NSW?

The population of Jones Island NSW is 82 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Jones Island?

The median personal income in Jones Island NSW is $599 per week, or $31,148 per year.The median household income is $1,100 per week.Family income is $1,174 per week.

How much is rent in Jones Island?

Median rent in Jones Island NSW is $295 per week ($1,278 per month).Rent represents 26.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Jones Island?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jones Island NSW is $2,185. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Jones Island?

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

Is Jones Island a good suburb to live in?

Jones Island is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 82.The median income is $599/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.8% 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: 12049. All dollar figures in AUD.