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Loomberah NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Loomberah NSW is 552 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Loomberah is $849 per week ($44,148 per year). Median rent in Loomberah is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Loomberah has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Loomberah has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Loomberah is $1,813.

There were 5 recorded offences in Loomberah in 2024-25, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Loomberah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Loomberah Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$849/wk

$44,148 per year

#2798 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,813/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Loomberah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (287) Female 47.8% (263)

Population Density

1.8

people per km²

552 people · 301.6 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,269

Family income/wk

Loomberah 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Loomberah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.3% 81 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.8% 63 dwellings

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

Loomberah Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Loomberah Religion

Anglican

37.2%

No Religion

24.3%

Catholic

20.2%

Not stated

6.3%

Uniting Church

4.6%

Pentecostal

2.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Loomberah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.9%

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

Loomberah Employment

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Employed full-time

48.9% 197 people

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Employed part-time

25.8% 104 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 11 people

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Not in labour force

22.6% 91 people

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

Loomberah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.0%

Bachelor Degree

26.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.0%

Postgraduate Degree

3.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.8%

Certificate I/II

1.8%

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

Loomberah Occupation

Managers

25.8%

Professionals

21.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.6%

Clerical & Administrative

15.2%

Labourers

7.8%

Community & Personal Service

6.0%

Sales Workers

6.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.4%

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

Loomberah Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.1%

Agriculture & Environment

16.2%

Education

14.7%

Engineering

14.2%

Health

10.3%

Society & Culture

8.8%

Architecture & Building

6.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.9%

Creative Arts

2.5%

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

Loomberah Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Loomberah Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.0%

$4,000+/wk

13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Loomberah Marital Status

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Married

58.2% 252

↔️

Separated

2.1% 9

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Divorced

6.2% 27

🕊️

Widowed

3.9% 17

👤

Never married

29.6% 128

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Loomberah Ancestry

Australian

34.7%

English

34.5%

Irish

11.1%

Scottish

9.3%

German

3.3%

Other

2.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.6%

Dutch

1.2%

Maltese

0.8%

French

0.5%

New Zealander

0.5%

Italian

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Loomberah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

23.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

17.6%

Secondary — Government

15.4%

Pre-school

12.5%

Vocational Education

11.0%

Secondary — Catholic

7.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.6%

Primary — Catholic

5.9%

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

Loomberah Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.0% 42

✅

No need for assistance

96.0% 1,010

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

Loomberah Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

26.9% 110

—

Not a volunteer

73.1% 299

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Loomberah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.3%

$800-$999/mo

6.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Loomberah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.6%

Did not go to work

14.5%

Car (passenger)

6.1%

Walked only

4.8%

Truck

2.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.8%

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

Loomberah Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.7%

1 vehicle

16.6%

2 vehicles

38.1%

3 vehicles

22.7%

4+ vehicles

21.0%

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

Loomberah Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

2.8%

3 bedrooms

29.2%

4 bedrooms

55.1%

5 bedrooms

10.7%

6+ bedrooms

2.2%

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

Loomberah Population Mobility

13.1%

moved in the last year

31.0%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

75.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Loomberah Indigenous Population

2.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,009

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Loomberah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Loomberah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.9%

$3,500+/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Loomberah Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.9%

Couple — no children

24.8%

Couple — no children under 15

18.3%

One parent — children under 15

3.9%

One parent — no children under 15

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Loomberah Military Service

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Previously served

1.7% 7

👤

Never served

98.3% 398

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Loomberah Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.6% 50

—

Did not provide

87.4% 347

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Loomberah Children Ever Born

No children

25.8%

1 child

3.4%

2 children

37.6%

3 children

20.8%

4 children

12.4%

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

Loomberah When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Loomberah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.9%

5–14 hours

29.6%

15–29 hours

16.8%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

14.7%

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

Loomberah Household Size

1 person

16.7%

2 persons

36.0%

3 persons

12.4%

4 persons

23.1%

5 persons

8.6%

6+ persons

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Loomberah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

453

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from TAS

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

Loomberah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.3%

Step family — no other children

10.0%

Blended family — no other children

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Loomberah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Property Damage

Assault

Theft

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Loomberah Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,086/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.4%

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

If you earn X in Loomberah

Your weekly income

≈ $9,039/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,786/wk

Rent share 14.4%

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Income: $729/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $40/wk

Loomberah vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 276 Income: $466/wk Rent: $175/wk

Piallamore

Pop: 276 Income: $908/wk Rent: $450/wk

Sandgate (NSW)

Pop: 276 Income: $541/wk Rent: $288/wk

Lorne (NSW)

Pop: 277 Income: $583/wk Rent: $315/wk

Lucknow (NSW)

Pop: 277 Income: $854/wk Rent: $400/wk

Possum Creek

Pop: 277 Income: $817/wk Rent: $540/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Loomberah

What is the population of Loomberah NSW?

The population of Loomberah NSW is 552 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².Loomberah is ranked #4,869 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Loomberah?

The median personal income in Loomberah NSW is $849 per week, or $44,148 per year.The median household income is $2,086 per week.Family income is $2,269 per week.Loomberah is ranked #2,798 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Loomberah?

Median rent in Loomberah NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 14.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Loomberah ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Loomberah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Loomberah NSW is $1,813. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Loomberah?

The median age in Loomberah NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Loomberah a good suburb to live in?

Loomberah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 552.The median income is $849/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.4% 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: 12395. All dollar figures in AUD.