Laggan NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Laggan NSW is 407 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Laggan is $713 per week ($37,076 per year). Median rent in Laggan is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Laggan has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Laggan has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Laggan is England. The most common religion is Catholic (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laggan is $1,598.

There were 2 recorded offences in Laggan in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Laggan Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Laggan Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$713/wk
$37,076 per year
#5244 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
#4529 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,598/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Laggan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.5% (230) Female 43.5% (177)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
407 people · 389.2 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,037
Family income/wk

Laggan 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)

Laggan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
65.5% 78 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
34.5% 41 dwellings

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

Laggan Country of Birth

Australia
96.8%
England
3.2%

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

Laggan Religion

Catholic
34.5%
No Religion
23.3%
Anglican
20.6%
Not stated
12.9%
Uniting Church
5.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.7%
Baptist
0.7%
SB OSB NRA OSB
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Laggan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.1%

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

Laggan Employment

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Employed full-time
45.3% 125 people
Employed part-time
26.4% 73 people
🏠
Not in labour force
28.3% 78 people

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

Laggan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.7%
Bachelor Degree
20.1%
Postgraduate Degree
5.2%
Certificate I/II
3.2%

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

Laggan Occupation

Managers
36.9%
Professionals
21.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.1%
Labourers
7.4%
Clerical & Administrative
7.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.7%
Sales Workers
4.1%
Community & Personal Service
4.1%

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

Laggan Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.8%
Engineering
18.8%
Agriculture & Environment
14.3%
Society & Culture
12.8%
Health
12.8%
Education
6.8%
Architecture & Building
6.0%
Information Technology
5.3%
Creative Arts
2.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.3%

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

Laggan Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Laggan Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
6.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.9%
$4,000+/wk
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Laggan Marital Status

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Married
62.4% 211
↔️
Separated
1.5% 5
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Divorced
7.1% 24
🕊️
Widowed
3.3% 11
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Never married
25.7% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Laggan Ancestry

Australian
35.3%
English
29.1%
Irish
14.3%
Scottish
11.6%
Italian
2.2%
Other
2.2%
Chinese
1.2%
German
1.2%
Dutch
0.8%
New Zealander
0.8%
Russian
0.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Laggan School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
30.8%
Secondary — Government
30.8%
Secondary — Catholic
15.4%
Primary — Catholic
9.2%
Vocational Education
7.7%
Pre-school
6.2%

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

Laggan Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.1% 29
No need for assistance
95.9% 683

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

Laggan Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
23.4% 70
Not a volunteer
76.6% 229

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Laggan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
17.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
8.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
35.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
20.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Laggan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.2%
Did not go to work
11.4%
Walked only
7.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
3.4%
Truck
2.7%
Car (passenger)
2.0%

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

Laggan Car Ownership

1 vehicle
12.2%
2 vehicles
40.3%
3 vehicles
24.5%
4+ vehicles
23.0%

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

Laggan Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
19.0%
3 bedrooms
28.5%
4 bedrooms
40.1%
5 bedrooms
12.4%

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

Laggan Population Mobility

7.9%
moved in the last year
28.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Laggan Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
707
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Laggan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
35
Arthritis
29
Heart disease
20
Diabetes
20
Asthma
20
Cancer
16
Lung condition
8

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

Laggan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.6%
$150-$299/wk
4.2%
$300-$399/wk
7.3%
$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Laggan Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
38.7%
Couple — no children
34.5%
Couple — no children under 15
23.0%
One parent — no children under 15
2.9%
One parent — children under 15
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Laggan Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.0% 15
👤
Never served
95.0% 288

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Laggan Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.4% 41
Did not provide
86.6% 264

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Laggan Children Ever Born

No children
32.3%
2 children
30.3%
3 children
28.3%
4 children
9.1%

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

Laggan When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
7
1961–1970
10
1971–1980
3
1991–2000
3

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

Laggan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.7%
5–14 hours
34.8%
15–29 hours
10.7%
30+ hours
15.1%
Did not do domestic work
19.7%

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

Laggan Household Size

1 person
22.4%
2 persons
42.2%
3 persons
12.9%
4 persons
10.2%
5 persons
6.8%
6+ persons
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Laggan Where Residents Moved From

Same address
328
Moved from NSW
16
Moved — same area (SA2)
11

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

Laggan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
92.5%
Blended family — no other children
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Laggan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Laggan Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,607/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.7%

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

If you earn X in Laggan

≈ $6,964/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,307/wk
Rent share 18.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Laggan vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laggan

What is the population of Laggan NSW?

The population of Laggan NSW is 407 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Laggan is ranked #5,384 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Laggan?

The median personal income in Laggan NSW is $713 per week, or $37,076 per year.The median household income is $1,607 per week.Family income is $2,037 per week.Laggan is ranked #5,244 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Laggan?

Median rent in Laggan NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Laggan ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Laggan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laggan NSW is $1,598. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Laggan?

The median age in Laggan NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Laggan a good suburb to live in?

Laggan is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 407.The median income is $713/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% 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: 12243. All dollar figures in AUD.