Laughtondale NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Laughtondale NSW is 102 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Laughtondale is $1,019 per week ($52,988 per year). Median rent in Laughtondale is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Laughtondale has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Laughtondale has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laughtondale is $2,058.

There were 14 recorded offences in Laughtondale in 2024-25, a rate of 137 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (7 offences).

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Laughtondale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Laughtondale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,019/wk
$52,988 per year
#1109 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
#4051 of 14,663
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,058/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Laughtondale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.8% (57) Female 45.2% (47)

Population Density

3.8
people per km²
102 people · 27.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,166
Family income/wk

Laughtondale Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
20-24
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)

Laughtondale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
56.0% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
44.0% 11 dwellings

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

Laughtondale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Laughtondale Religion

Anglican
30.5%
No Religion
28.4%
Not stated
14.7%
Catholic
12.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.4%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Christian (other)
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Laughtondale Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
41.1%
Year 12 or equivalent
35.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.0%

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

Laughtondale Employment

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Employed full-time
42.3% 22 people
Employed part-time
13.5% 7 people
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Not in labour force
44.2% 23 people

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

Laughtondale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
55.6%
Bachelor Degree
22.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.2%

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

Laughtondale Occupation

Community & Personal Service
20.0%
Sales Workers
20.0%
Managers
16.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.7%
Clerical & Administrative
13.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
13.3%

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

Laughtondale Field of Study

Engineering
38.1%
Agriculture & Environment
19.0%
Architecture & Building
14.3%
Management & Commerce
14.3%
Society & Culture
14.3%

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

Laughtondale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Laughtondale Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.7%
$4,000+/wk
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Laughtondale Marital Status

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Married
46.0% 40
↔️
Separated
3.4% 3
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Divorced
16.1% 14
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Never married
34.5% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Laughtondale Ancestry

Australian
43.4%
English
40.7%
Scottish
9.7%
German
3.5%
Italian
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Laughtondale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
56.3%
Secondary — Government
43.8%

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

Laughtondale Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.6% 6
No need for assistance
96.4% 161

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

Laughtondale Volunteering

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Volunteer
19.2% 14
Not a volunteer
80.8% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Laughtondale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
50.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Laughtondale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.9%
Did not go to work
32.1%

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

Laughtondale Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.5%
2 vehicles
42.5%
3 vehicles
10.0%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

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

Laughtondale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.0%
3 bedrooms
30.0%
4 bedrooms
40.0%
6+ bedrooms
10.0%

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

Laughtondale Population Mobility

17.6%
moved in the last year
28.7%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Laughtondale Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
161
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Laughtondale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Diabetes
3

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

Laughtondale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.6%
$150-$299/wk
4.9%
$400-$499/wk
4.9%
$500-$649/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
18.0%
$3,500+/wk
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Laughtondale Family Structure

Couple — no children
38.6%
Couple — no children under 15
34.3%
Couple — children under 15
17.1%
One parent — no children under 15
5.7%
One parent — children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Laughtondale Military Service

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Previously served
3.8% 3
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Never served
96.2% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Laughtondale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.2% 12
Did not provide
84.8% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Laughtondale Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
2 children
70.0%

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

Laughtondale When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
4

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

Laughtondale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.7%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
16.0%
30+ hours
7.4%
Did not do domestic work
18.5%

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

Laughtondale Household Size

1 person
38.2%
2 persons
32.4%
4 persons
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Laughtondale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
75
Moved from NSW
11
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Laughtondale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Laughtondale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 14 total

Other Against Property
7
Property Damage
3
Theft
2
Sexual Offences
1
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Laughtondale Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,724/wk
Median Rent $320/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.6%

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

If you earn X in Laughtondale

≈ $7,471/month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,404/wk
Rent share 18.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Laughtondale vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laughtondale

What is the population of Laughtondale NSW?

The population of Laughtondale NSW is 102 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.8 people per km².Laughtondale is ranked #8,876 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Laughtondale?

The median personal income in Laughtondale NSW is $1,019 per week, or $52,988 per year.The median household income is $1,724 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.Laughtondale is ranked #1,109 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Laughtondale?

Median rent in Laughtondale NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Laughtondale ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Laughtondale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laughtondale NSW is $2,058. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Laughtondale?

The median age in Laughtondale NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Laughtondale a good suburb to live in?

Laughtondale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 102.The median income is $1,019/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% 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: 12290. All dollar figures in AUD.