Lower Southgate NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lower Southgate NSW is 112 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lower Southgate is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Lower Southgate is $180 per week ($780 per month). Lower Southgate has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Lower Southgate has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Southgate is $1,733.

There were 1 recorded offences in Lower Southgate in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Lower Southgate Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lower Southgate Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$762/wk
$39,624 per year
#4273 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
#7868 of 14,663
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.6 per bedroom

Lower Southgate Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.3% (58) Female 48.7% (55)

Population Density

1.5
people per km²
112 people · 73.3 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,150
Family income/wk

Lower Southgate Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lower Southgate Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
64.1% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.9% 14 dwellings

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

Lower Southgate Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Lower Southgate Religion

No Religion
40.2%
Anglican
25.2%
Catholic
10.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
10.3%
Christian (other)
7.5%
Not stated
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lower Southgate Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
47.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
45.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.8%

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

Lower Southgate Employment

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Employed full-time
46.5% 40 people
Employed part-time
23.3% 20 people
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Not in labour force
30.2% 26 people

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

Lower Southgate Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
63.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.1%
Bachelor Degree
17.0%

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

Lower Southgate Occupation

Managers
23.1%
Community & Personal Service
23.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
23.1%
Professionals
15.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.7%
Labourers
7.7%

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

Lower Southgate Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Architecture & Building
16.7%
Society & Culture
13.3%
Health
10.0%
Education
10.0%

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

Lower Southgate Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lower Southgate Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
7.0%
$650-$799/wk
14.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
9.3%
$4,000+/wk
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lower Southgate Marital Status

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Married
51.4% 55
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Separated
2.8% 3
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Divorced
11.2% 12
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Widowed
6.5% 7
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Never married
28.0% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lower Southgate Ancestry

Australian
43.4%
English
26.2%
Scottish
9.7%
Irish
6.2%
Italian
3.4%
Maltese
3.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.8%
Other
2.8%
German
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lower Southgate School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Lower Southgate Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.7% 8
No need for assistance
96.3% 210

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

Lower Southgate Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.1% 20
Not a volunteer
78.9% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lower Southgate Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
50.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lower Southgate How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
90.9%
Did not go to work
9.1%

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

Lower Southgate Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.9%
2 vehicles
36.4%
3 vehicles
27.3%
4+ vehicles
20.5%

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

Lower Southgate Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.5%
3 bedrooms
40.5%
4 bedrooms
42.9%
5 bedrooms
7.1%

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

Lower Southgate Population Mobility

2.8%
moved in the last year
33.7%
moved in the last 5 years
5.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lower Southgate Indigenous Population

3.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
202
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lower Southgate Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Asthma
7
Diabetes
6
Stroke
5
Arthritis
5
Lung condition
4
Heart disease
3

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

Lower Southgate Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.2%
$500-$649/wk
8.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
23.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lower Southgate Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.4%
Couple — no children under 15
34.5%
Couple — children under 15
18.4%
One parent — children under 15
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lower Southgate Military Service

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Previously served
3.0% 3
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Never served
97.0% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lower Southgate Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.6% 8
Did not provide
91.4% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lower Southgate Children Ever Born

No children
9.7%
2 children
45.2%
3 children
45.2%

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

Lower Southgate When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4

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

Lower Southgate Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.1%
5–14 hours
26.3%
15–29 hours
20.2%
30+ hours
18.2%
Did not do domestic work
23.2%

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

Lower Southgate Household Size

1 person
26.7%
2 persons
40.0%
3 persons
15.6%
4 persons
17.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lower Southgate Where Residents Moved From

Same address
104
Moved from NSW
3

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

Lower Southgate Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
75.0%
Step family — no other children
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lower Southgate Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Lower Southgate Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,437/wk
Median Rent $180/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.5%

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

If you earn X in Lower Southgate

≈ $6,227/month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $1,257/wk
Rent share 12.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Lower Southgate vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Southgate

What is the population of Lower Southgate NSW?

The population of Lower Southgate NSW is 112 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².Lower Southgate is ranked #8,623 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lower Southgate?

The median personal income in Lower Southgate NSW is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $2,150 per week.Lower Southgate is ranked #4,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lower Southgate?

Median rent in Lower Southgate NSW is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 12.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lower Southgate ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lower Southgate?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Southgate NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lower Southgate?

The median age in Lower Southgate NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lower Southgate a good suburb to live in?

Lower Southgate is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 112.The median income is $762/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.5% 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: 12422. All dollar figures in AUD.