Laffing Waters NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Laffing Waters NSW is 98 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Laffing Waters is $1,281 per week ($66,612 per year). Median rent in Laffing Waters is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Laffing Waters has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Laffing Waters has a population density of 4.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laffing Waters is $1,733.

There were 7 recorded offences in Laffing Waters in 2024-25, a rate of 71 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Laffing Waters Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Laffing Waters Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,281/wk
$66,612 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Laffing Waters Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (51) Female 51.0% (53)

Population Density

4.6
people per km²
98 people · 21.4 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,624
Family income/wk

Laffing Waters Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Laffing Waters Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
48.1% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
51.9% 14 dwellings

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

Laffing Waters Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Laffing Waters Religion

Catholic
47.4%
No Religion
27.4%
Anglican
12.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
9.5%
Uniting Church
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Laffing Waters Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.2%

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

Laffing Waters Employment

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Employed full-time
52.8% 38 people
Employed part-time
22.2% 16 people
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Not in labour force
25.0% 18 people

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

Laffing Waters Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.4%
Bachelor Degree
35.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.3%
Postgraduate Degree
6.7%

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

Laffing Waters Occupation

Professionals
34.8%
Managers
19.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.6%
Community & Personal Service
13.0%
Clerical & Administrative
13.0%

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

Laffing Waters Field of Study

Management & Commerce
35.0%
Engineering
17.5%
Education
15.0%
Architecture & Building
12.5%
Health
12.5%
Society & Culture
7.5%

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

Laffing Waters Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Laffing Waters Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
16.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
50.0%
$4,000+/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Laffing Waters Marital Status

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Married
59.3% 51
↔️
Separated
4.7% 4
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Divorced
5.8% 5
🕊️
Widowed
3.5% 3
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Never married
26.7% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Laffing Waters Ancestry

Australian
32.2%
English
26.2%
Irish
12.1%
Other
7.4%
Dutch
6.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.0%
Maori
3.4%
Scottish
3.4%
German
2.7%
New Zealander
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Laffing Waters School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
22.6%
Secondary — Catholic
16.1%
Vocational Education
16.1%
Primary — Catholic
16.1%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
9.7%
Primary — Government
9.7%
Pre-school
9.7%

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

Laffing Waters Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 190

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

Laffing Waters Volunteering

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Volunteer
11.7% 9
Not a volunteer
88.3% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Laffing Waters Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Laffing Waters How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.4%
Did not go to work
21.6%

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

Laffing Waters Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.0%
2 vehicles
20.0%
3 vehicles
28.6%
4+ vehicles
31.4%

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

Laffing Waters Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.4%
3 bedrooms
15.6%
4 bedrooms
50.0%
5 bedrooms
25.0%

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

Laffing Waters Population Mobility

3.4%
moved in the last year
28.0%
moved in the last 5 years
75.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Laffing Waters Indigenous Population

4.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
190
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Laffing Waters Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
10
Heart disease
6
Arthritis
3
Cancer
3

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

Laffing Waters Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.2%
$1-$149/wk
7.7%
$300-$399/wk
9.2%
$650-$799/wk
12.3%
$800-$999/wk
4.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.3%
$3,500+/wk
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Laffing Waters Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.9%
Couple — no children under 15
23.5%
Couple — no children
22.4%
One parent — no children under 15
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Laffing Waters Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
3.8% 3
Did not provide
96.2% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Laffing Waters Children Ever Born

No children
21.4%
3 children
28.6%
4 children
50.0%

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

Laffing Waters When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Laffing Waters Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.4%
5–14 hours
34.2%
15–29 hours
21.9%
Did not do domestic work
16.4%

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

Laffing Waters Household Size

1 person
12.5%
2 persons
28.1%
3 persons
18.8%
4 persons
21.9%
5 persons
9.4%
6+ persons
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Laffing Waters Where Residents Moved From

Same address
85
Moved from NSW
7
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Laffing Waters Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
80.0%
Step family — no other children
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Laffing Waters Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 7 total

Assault
2
Theft
2
Sexual Offences
1
Property Damage
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2024

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

Laffing Waters Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,285/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.1%

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

If you earn X in Laffing Waters

≈ $9,902/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,985/wk
Rent share 13.1%

Laffing Waters vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laffing Waters

What is the population of Laffing Waters NSW?

The population of Laffing Waters NSW is 98 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Laffing Waters?

The median personal income in Laffing Waters NSW is $1,281 per week, or $66,612 per year.The median household income is $2,285 per week.Family income is $2,624 per week.

How much is rent in Laffing Waters?

Median rent in Laffing Waters NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 13.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Laffing Waters?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laffing Waters NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Laffing Waters?

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

Is Laffing Waters a good suburb to live in?

Laffing Waters is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 98.The median income is $1,281/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.1% 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: 12242. All dollar figures in AUD.