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Magenta NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Magenta NSW is 332 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Magenta is $885 per week ($46,020 per year). Median rent in Magenta is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Magenta has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Magenta has a population density of 51.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Magenta is England. The most common religion is No Religion (28% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Turkish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Magenta is $2,139.

There were 6 recorded offences in Magenta in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Magenta Population

residents (Census 2021)

Magenta Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$885/wk

$46,020 per year

#2307 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$550/wk

$2,383 per month

#360 of 14,663

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Median Age

60years

22 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,139/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Magenta Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (164) Female 51.0% (171)

Population Density

51.4

people per km²

332 people · 6.5 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,062

Family income/wk

Magenta Age Distribution

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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Magenta Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

71.2% 74 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

28.8% 30 dwellings

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

Magenta Country of Birth

Australia

83.2%

England

9.9%

Canada

4.6%

Croatia

2.3%

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

Magenta Religion

No Religion

28.2%

Catholic

27.2%

Anglican

21.3%

Not stated

9.8%

Christian (other)

4.3%

Uniting Church

3.6%

Eastern Orthodox

3.0%

Baptist

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Magenta Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

63.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.5%

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

Magenta Languages Spoken at Home

Turkish

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Magenta Employment

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Employed full-time

26.0% 69 people

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Employed part-time

15.5% 41 people

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Unemployed

1.1% 3 people

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Not in labour force

57.4% 152 people

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

Magenta Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

36.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.7%

Certificate III/IV

21.9%

Postgraduate Degree

9.8%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

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

Magenta Occupation

Professionals

34.1%

Managers

25.6%

Clerical & Administrative

14.6%

Sales Workers

11.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.3%

Community & Personal Service

3.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.7%

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

Magenta Field of Study

Management & Commerce

32.5%

Society & Culture

15.6%

Education

14.3%

Engineering

10.4%

Health

10.4%

Architecture & Building

6.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.5%

Creative Arts

3.9%

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

Magenta Dwelling Types

Separate house

51.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

48.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Magenta Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

7.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.1%

$4,000+/wk

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Magenta Marital Status

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Married

65.5% 203

↔️

Separated

2.9% 9

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Divorced

10.6% 33

🕊️

Widowed

3.2% 10

👤

Never married

17.7% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Magenta Ancestry

English

32.4%

Australian

21.3%

Irish

13.1%

Scottish

10.6%

Other

8.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.5%

German

3.0%

Chinese

2.2%

Greek

1.5%

Italian

1.5%

Croatian

1.2%

Maori

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Magenta School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

20.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

16.7%

Pre-school

16.7%

Vocational Education

13.3%

Primary — Government

13.3%

Secondary — Government

10.0%

Primary — Catholic

10.0%

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

Magenta Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.1% 30

✅

No need for assistance

94.9% 563

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

Magenta Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.5% 47

—

Not a volunteer

83.5% 237

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Magenta Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Magenta How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.5%

Did not go to work

12.5%

Car (passenger)

7.5%

Train

3.8%

Walked only

3.8%

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

Magenta Car Ownership

1 vehicle

42.8%

2 vehicles

47.1%

3 vehicles

7.2%

4+ vehicles

2.9%

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

Magenta Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.6%

2 bedrooms

7.4%

3 bedrooms

53.7%

4 bedrooms

30.1%

5 bedrooms

2.2%

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

Magenta Population Mobility

16.6%

moved in the last year

70.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

42.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Magenta Indigenous Population

1.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

589

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Magenta Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

Asthma

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Magenta Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.5%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

6.7%

$400-$499/wk

2.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Magenta Family Structure

Couple — no children

57.8%

Couple — no children under 15

18.3%

Couple — children under 15

13.5%

One parent — children under 15

7.2%

One parent — no children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Magenta Military Service

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Previously served

6.2% 18

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Never served

93.8% 272

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Magenta Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.5% 38

—

Did not provide

86.5% 243

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Magenta Children Ever Born

No children

11.5%

1 child

11.5%

2 children

43.4%

3 children

23.9%

4 children

9.7%

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

Magenta When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

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

Magenta Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.6%

5–14 hours

30.7%

15–29 hours

18.2%

30+ hours

7.7%

Did not do domestic work

24.8%

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

Magenta Household Size

1 person

25.4%

2 persons

53.5%

3 persons

12.7%

4 persons

6.3%

5 persons

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Magenta Where Residents Moved From

Same address

256

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Magenta Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.8%

Step family — no other children

19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Magenta Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total

Theft

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Magenta Rent Prices & Affordability

30%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,843/wk

Median Rent $550/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Magenta

Your weekly income

≈ $7,986/month

Median rent $550/wk

Left after rent $1,293/wk

Rent share 29.8%

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Magenta vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Baan Baa

Pop: 166 Income: $762/wk Rent: $300/wk

Cullen Bullen

Pop: 166 Income: $484/wk Rent: $190/wk

Glencoe (NSW)

Pop: 166 Income: $697/wk Rent: $190/wk

Thalgarrah

Pop: 166 Income: $731/wk Rent: $150/wk

Collins Creek

Pop: 167 Income: $466/wk Rent: $265/wk

Currawang

Pop: 167 Income: $1,292/wk Rent: $420/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Magenta

What is the population of Magenta NSW?

The population of Magenta NSW is 332 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 51.4 people per km².Magenta is ranked #5,801 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Magenta?

The median personal income in Magenta NSW is $885 per week, or $46,020 per year.The median household income is $1,843 per week.Family income is $2,062 per week.Magenta is ranked #2,307 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Magenta?

Median rent in Magenta NSW is $550 per week ($2,383 per month).Rent represents 29.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Magenta ranks #360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Magenta?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Magenta NSW is $2,139. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Magenta?

The median age in Magenta NSW is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Magenta a good suburb to live in?

Magenta is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 332.The median income is $885/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.8% 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: 12450. All dollar figures in AUD.