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Lewis Ponds NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lewis Ponds NSW is 127 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lewis Ponds is $836 per week ($43,472 per year). Median rent in Lewis Ponds is $200 per week ($867 per month). Lewis Ponds has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Lewis Ponds has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lewis Ponds is $1,889.

There were 3 recorded offences in Lewis Ponds in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Lewis Ponds Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lewis Ponds Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$836/wk

$43,472 per year

#3020 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,889/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lewis Ponds Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.0% (57) Female 54.0% (67)

Population Density

1.3

people per km²

127 people · 96.7 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,143

Family income/wk

Lewis Ponds 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lewis Ponds Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.3% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.7% 17 dwellings

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

Lewis Ponds Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Lewis Ponds Religion

No Religion

35.5%

Anglican

22.5%

Catholic

18.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.5%

Christian (other)

5.1%

Uniting Church

5.1%

Other Religions Tot

3.6%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lewis Ponds Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.7%

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

Lewis Ponds Employment

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Employed full-time

44.0% 44 people

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Employed part-time

31.0% 31 people

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Not in labour force

25.0% 25 people

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

Lewis Ponds Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.8%

Bachelor Degree

20.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.5%

Certificate I/II

7.7%

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

Lewis Ponds Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.9%

Professionals

21.7%

Managers

19.6%

Labourers

10.9%

Clerical & Administrative

8.7%

Sales Workers

8.7%

Community & Personal Service

6.5%

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

Lewis Ponds Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.0%

Engineering

22.7%

Education

15.9%

Health

11.4%

Creative Arts

9.1%

Agriculture & Environment

9.1%

Architecture & Building

6.8%

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

Lewis Ponds Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lewis Ponds Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

24.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

37.9%

$4,000+/wk

27.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lewis Ponds Marital Status

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Married

66.0% 64

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Divorced

9.3% 9

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Widowed

6.2% 6

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Never married

18.6% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lewis Ponds Ancestry

Australian

42.0%

English

23.7%

Scottish

17.8%

German

5.3%

Irish

5.3%

Welsh

2.4%

Italian

1.8%

Other

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lewis Ponds School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

31.0%

Primary — Government

27.6%

Pre-school

10.3%

Primary — Catholic

10.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.3%

Secondary — Government

10.3%

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

Lewis Ponds Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.2% 3

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No need for assistance

98.8% 240

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

Lewis Ponds Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.4% 19

—

Not a volunteer

79.6% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lewis Ponds Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

45.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lewis Ponds How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.3%

Did not go to work

11.7%

Other

5.0%

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

Lewis Ponds Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.7%

2 vehicles

30.4%

3 vehicles

23.9%

4+ vehicles

23.9%

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

Lewis Ponds Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.9%

3 bedrooms

23.8%

4 bedrooms

47.6%

5 bedrooms

7.1%

6+ bedrooms

9.5%

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

Lewis Ponds Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

21.4%

moved in the last 5 years

1.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

74.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lewis Ponds Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

236

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lewis Ponds Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Arthritis

Asthma

Mental health

Lung condition

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

Lewis Ponds Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.1%

$1-$149/wk

7.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

6.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

12.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lewis Ponds Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.4%

Couple — no children

32.4%

Couple — no children under 15

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lewis Ponds Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 4

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Never served

96.1% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lewis Ponds Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.3% 9

—

Did not provide

90.7% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lewis Ponds Children Ever Born

No children

24.0%

2 children

64.0%

3 children

12.0%

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

Lewis Ponds When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

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

Lewis Ponds Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.6%

5–14 hours

30.9%

15–29 hours

22.7%

30+ hours

12.4%

Did not do domestic work

15.5%

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

Lewis Ponds Household Size

1 person

22.0%

2 persons

29.3%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

34.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lewis Ponds Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.8%

Step family — no other children

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lewis Ponds Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Lewis Ponds Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,035/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.8%

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

If you earn X in Lewis Ponds

Your weekly income

≈ $8,818/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,835/wk

Rent share 9.8%

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Lewis Ponds vs State & National Average

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Pop: 64 Income: $754/wk

Harpers Hill

Pop: 64 Income: $790/wk Rent: $273/wk

Jembaicumbene

Pop: 64 Income: $937/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 64 Income: $1,083/wk Rent: $375/wk

Mandemar

Pop: 64 Income: $866/wk Rent: $428/wk

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Pop: 64 Income: $1,274/wk Rent: $498/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lewis Ponds

What is the population of Lewis Ponds NSW?

The population of Lewis Ponds NSW is 127 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².Lewis Ponds is ranked #8,257 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lewis Ponds?

The median personal income in Lewis Ponds NSW is $836 per week, or $43,472 per year.The median household income is $2,035 per week.Family income is $2,143 per week.Lewis Ponds is ranked #3,020 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lewis Ponds?

Median rent in Lewis Ponds NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 9.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lewis Ponds ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lewis Ponds?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lewis Ponds NSW is $1,889. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lewis Ponds?

The median age in Lewis Ponds NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lewis Ponds a good suburb to live in?

Lewis Ponds is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 127.The median income is $836/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.8% 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: 12321. All dollar figures in AUD.