Louth NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Louth NSW is 74 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Louth is $743 per week ($38,636 per year). Median rent in Louth is $130 per week ($563 per month). Louth has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Louth has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Louth is $1,000.

There were 3 recorded offences in Louth in 2025-26, a rate of 41 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Louth Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Louth Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$743/wk
$38,636 per year
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Median Rent
$130/wk
$563 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Louth Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (38) Female 46.5% (33)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
74 people · 6527.7 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Louth Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Louth Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
58.8% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.2% 7 dwellings

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

Louth Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Louth Religion

Catholic
35.9%
No Religion
28.2%
Anglican
19.2%
Pentecostal
6.4%
Not stated
6.4%
Salvation Army
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Louth Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.9%

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

Louth Employment

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Employed full-time
69.8% 30 people
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Not in labour force
30.2% 13 people

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

Louth Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
69.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
30.8%

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

Louth Occupation

Managers
62.5%
Professionals
37.5%

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

Louth Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
29.2%
Management & Commerce
25.0%
Engineering
16.7%
Education
16.7%
Society & Culture
12.5%

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

Louth Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Louth Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
30.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
40.0%
$4,000+/wk
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Louth Marital Status

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Married
61.3% 38
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Divorced
9.7% 6
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Widowed
4.8% 3
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Never married
24.2% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Louth Ancestry

Australian
49.4%
English
19.5%
Irish
18.2%
Scottish
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Louth School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Louth Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 130

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

Louth Volunteering

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Volunteer
39.6% 21
Not a volunteer
60.4% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Louth Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Louth How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
52.2%
Walked only
26.1%
Did not go to work
21.7%

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

Louth Car Ownership

2 vehicles
31.6%
3 vehicles
21.1%
4+ vehicles
47.4%

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

Louth Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.7%
2 bedrooms
10.7%
3 bedrooms
32.1%
4 bedrooms
21.4%
5 bedrooms
25.0%

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

Louth Population Mobility

5.9%
moved in the last year
20.3%
moved in the last 5 years
65.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Louth Indigenous Population

8.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
12
Indigenous residents
126
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Louth Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5

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

Louth Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.2%
$150-$299/wk
16.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
20.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Louth Family Structure

Couple — no children
54.7%
Couple — children under 15
37.7%
One parent — no children under 15
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Louth Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.2% 4
Did not provide
91.8% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Louth Children Ever Born

No children
27.3%
2 children
45.5%
3 children
27.3%

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

Louth Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.0%
5–14 hours
29.6%
15–29 hours
20.4%
30+ hours
18.5%
Did not do domestic work
18.5%

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

Louth Household Size

1 person
12.0%
2 persons
68.0%
5 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Louth Where Residents Moved From

Same address
64
Moved from NSW
3

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

Louth Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Louth Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft
1
Weapons
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Louth Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,562/wk
Median Rent $130/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.3%

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

If you earn X in Louth

≈ $6,769/month
Median rent $130/wk
Left after rent $1,432/wk
Rent share 8.3%

Louth vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Louth

What is the population of Louth NSW?

The population of Louth NSW is 74 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Louth?

The median personal income in Louth NSW is $743 per week, or $38,636 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Louth?

Median rent in Louth NSW is $130 per week ($563 per month).Rent represents 8.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Louth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Louth NSW is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Louth?

The median age in Louth NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Louth a good suburb to live in?

Louth is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 74.The median income is $743/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.3% 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: 12403. All dollar figures in AUD.