Lemon Tree NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lemon Tree NSW is 54 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lemon Tree is $919 per week ($47,788 per year). Median rent in Lemon Tree is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Lemon Tree has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Lemon Tree has a population density of 6.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lemon Tree is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lemon Tree is $2,167.

There were 6 recorded offences in Lemon Tree in 2024-25, a rate of 111 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (2 offences).

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Lemon Tree Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lemon Tree Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$919/wk
$47,788 per year
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Median Rent
$270/wk
$1,170 per month
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Median Age
58years
20 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lemon Tree Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.6% (34) Female 41.4% (24)

Population Density

6.4
people per km²
54 people · 8.5 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,625
Family income/wk

Lemon Tree Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lemon Tree Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
52.2% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
47.8% 11 dwellings

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

Lemon Tree Country of Birth

Australia
90.0%
England
10.0%

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

Lemon Tree Religion

No Religion
49.1%
Anglican
25.5%
Catholic
10.9%
Baptist
7.3%
Uniting Church
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lemon Tree Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.6%

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

Lemon Tree Employment

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Employed full-time
46.2% 24 people
Employed part-time
34.6% 18 people
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Not in labour force
19.2% 10 people

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

Lemon Tree Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
31.0%
Certificate III/IV
27.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.7%
Certificate I/II
20.7%

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

Lemon Tree Occupation

Managers
27.3%
Professionals
21.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
18.2%
Clerical & Administrative
12.1%
Labourers
12.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.1%

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

Lemon Tree Field of Study

Engineering
25.0%
Management & Commerce
21.9%
Society & Culture
21.9%
Architecture & Building
12.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
9.4%
Health
9.4%

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

Lemon Tree Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lemon Tree Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
36.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.8%
$4,000+/wk
47.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lemon Tree Marital Status

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Married
50.9% 29
↔️
Separated
10.5% 6
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Divorced
8.8% 5
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Never married
29.8% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lemon Tree Ancestry

English
45.6%
Australian
35.3%
German
5.9%
Irish
4.4%
Italian
4.4%
Other
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lemon Tree School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Lemon Tree Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.3% 4
No need for assistance
96.7% 117

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

Lemon Tree Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.2% 10
Not a volunteer
81.8% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lemon Tree Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lemon Tree How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Lemon Tree Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.3%
2 vehicles
30.0%
3 vehicles
13.3%
4+ vehicles
33.3%

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

Lemon Tree Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
27.8%
3 bedrooms
22.2%
4 bedrooms
16.7%
5 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Lemon Tree Population Mobility

5.5%
moved in the last year
35.8%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
76.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lemon Tree Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
122
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lemon Tree Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
8
Asthma
5
Mental health
4
Cancer
3

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

Lemon Tree Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.1%
$300-$399/wk
5.6%
$400-$499/wk
9.3%
$650-$799/wk
18.5%
$800-$999/wk
5.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.6%
$3,500+/wk
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lemon Tree Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
47.3%
Couple — no children
30.9%
Couple — children under 15
16.4%
One parent — children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lemon Tree Military Service

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Previously served
7.4% 4
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Never served
92.6% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lemon Tree Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.3% 5
Did not provide
90.7% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lemon Tree Children Ever Born

No children
21.4%
3 children
78.6%

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

Lemon Tree When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4

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

Lemon Tree Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.8%
5–14 hours
22.9%
15–29 hours
20.8%
30+ hours
18.8%
Did not do domestic work
16.7%

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

Lemon Tree Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
19.0%
3 persons
19.0%
4 persons
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lemon Tree Where Residents Moved From

Same address
52
Moved from NSW
3

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

Lemon Tree Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lemon Tree Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total

Other Against Property
2
Assault
1
Other Against Person
1
Theft
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2024

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

Lemon Tree Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,958/wk
Median Rent $270/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.8%

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

If you earn X in Lemon Tree

≈ $8,485/month
Median rent $270/wk
Left after rent $1,688/wk
Rent share 13.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Lemon Tree vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lemon Tree

What is the population of Lemon Tree NSW?

The population of Lemon Tree NSW is 54 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Lemon Tree?

The median personal income in Lemon Tree NSW is $919 per week, or $47,788 per year.The median household income is $1,958 per week.Family income is $2,625 per week.

How much is rent in Lemon Tree?

Median rent in Lemon Tree NSW is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 13.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Lemon Tree?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lemon Tree NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lemon Tree?

The median age in Lemon Tree NSW is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lemon Tree a good suburb to live in?

Lemon Tree is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 54.The median income is $919/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.8% 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: 12308. All dollar figures in AUD.