Little River NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Little River NSW is 38 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Little River is $1,333 per week ($69,316 per year). Little River has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Little River has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Little River is $1,842.

There were 1 recorded offences in Little River in 2024-25, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Little River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Little River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,333/wk
$69,316 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,842/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Little River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.1% (15) Female 55.9% (19)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
38 people · 22.7 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,124
Family income/wk

Little River Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Little River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 3 dwellings

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

Little River Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Little River Religion

Anglican
30.6%
Catholic
30.6%
No Religion
25.0%
Not stated
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Little River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
78.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.7%

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

Little River Employment

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Employed full-time
38.2% 13 people
Employed part-time
32.4% 11 people
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Not in labour force
29.4% 10 people

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

Little River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Little River Occupation

Managers
62.5%
Professionals
18.8%
Clerical & Administrative
18.8%

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

Little River Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
62.5%
Engineering
37.5%

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

Little River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Little River Marital Status

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Married
90.0% 27
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Never married
10.0% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Little River Ancestry

English
47.1%
Australian
35.3%
Irish
11.8%
German
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Little River School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Little River Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 71

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

Little River Volunteering

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Volunteer
41.9% 13
Not a volunteer
58.1% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Little River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Little River Car Ownership

2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
21.4%
4+ vehicles
28.6%

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

Little River Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
46.2%
4 bedrooms
30.8%
5 bedrooms
23.1%

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

Little River Population Mobility

10.3%
moved in the last year
12.1%
moved in the last 5 years
75.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Little River Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
61
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Little River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
29.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
33.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Little River Family Structure

Couple — no children
44.0%
Couple — children under 15
32.0%
Couple — no children under 15
24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Little River Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Little River Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Little River When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3

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

Little River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.0%
5–14 hours
56.5%
30+ hours
13.0%
Did not do domestic work
17.4%

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

Little River Household Size

2 persons
62.5%
3 persons
18.8%
4 persons
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Little River Where Residents Moved From

Same address
35
Moved from NSW
4

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

Little River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Little River Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023
2024

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

Little River Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $3,124/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Little River

≈ $13,537/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $3,124/wk
Rent share

Little River vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Little River

What is the population of Little River NSW?

The population of Little River NSW is 38 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Little River?

The median personal income in Little River NSW is $1,333 per week, or $69,316 per year.The median household income is $3,124 per week.Family income is $3,124 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Little River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Little River NSW is $1,842. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Little River?

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

Is Little River a good suburb to live in?

Little River is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 38.The median income is $1,333/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 12366. All dollar figures in AUD.