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Lower Portland NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lower Portland, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Lower Portland NSW is 711 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lower Portland is $788 per week ($40,976 per year). Median rent in Lower Portland is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Lower Portland has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Lower Portland has a population density of 11.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Lower Portland is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Portland is $2,342.
There were 1 recorded offences in Lower Portland in 2025-26, a rate of 1 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).
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Lower Portland Population
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Lower Portland Demographics
Gender Split
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Lower Portland Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lower Portland Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lower Portland Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Lower Portland Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Lower Portland Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Lower Portland Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Lower Portland Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Lower Portland Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Lower Portland Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Lower Portland Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Lower Portland Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Lower Portland Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Lower Portland Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Lower Portland School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Lower Portland Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Lower Portland Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Lower Portland Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Lower Portland How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Lower Portland Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Lower Portland Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Lower Portland Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Lower Portland Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Lower Portland Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Lower Portland Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Lower Portland Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Lower Portland Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Lower Portland Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Lower Portland Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Lower Portland When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Lower Portland Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Lower Portland Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Lower Portland Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Lower Portland Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Lower Portland Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Lower Portland Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Portland
What is the population of Lower Portland NSW?
The population of Lower Portland NSW is 711 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.8 people per km².Lower Portland is ranked #4,476 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Lower Portland?
The median personal income in Lower Portland NSW is $788 per week, or $40,976 per year.The median household income is $1,965 per week.Family income is $2,043 per week.Lower Portland is ranked #3,780 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Lower Portland?
Median rent in Lower Portland NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lower Portland ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Lower Portland?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Portland NSW is $2,342. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Lower Portland?
The median age in Lower Portland NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Lower Portland a good suburb to live in?
Lower Portland is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 711.The median income is $788/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% 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: 12421. All dollar figures in AUD.