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Legume NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Legume, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Legume NSW is 168 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Legume is $461 per week ($23,972 per year). Median rent in Legume is $200 per week ($867 per month). Legume has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Legume has a population density of 0.8 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Legume is $1,083.
There were 1 recorded offences in Legume in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (1 offences).
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Legume Population
Legume Median Income & Rent
Legume Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Legume Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Legume Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Legume Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Legume Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Legume Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Legume Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Legume Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Legume Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Legume Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Legume Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Legume Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Legume Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Legume Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Legume School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Legume Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Legume Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Legume Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Legume How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Legume Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Legume Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Legume Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Legume Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Legume Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Legume Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Legume Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Legume Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Legume Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Legume When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Legume Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Legume Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Legume Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Legume Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Legume Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Legume Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legume
What is the population of Legume NSW?
The population of Legume NSW is 168 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Legume is ranked #7,433 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Legume?
The median personal income in Legume NSW is $461 per week, or $23,972 per year.The median household income is $788 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.Legume is ranked #8,568 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Legume?
Median rent in Legume NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 25.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Legume ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Legume?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Legume NSW is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Legume?
The median age in Legume NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Legume a good suburb to live in?
Legume is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 168.The median income is $461/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.4% 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: 12305. All dollar figures in AUD.