New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Maimuru NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Maimuru NSW is 145 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Maimuru is $745 per week ($38,740 per year). Median rent in Maimuru is $200 per week ($867 per month). Maimuru has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Maimuru has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Maimuru is England. The most common religion is No Religion (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maimuru is $1,120.

There were 1 recorded offences in Maimuru in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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Maimuru Population

residents (Census 2021)

Maimuru Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$745/wk

$38,740 per year

#4636 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,120/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Maimuru Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.7% (79) Female 47.3% (71)

Population Density

2.5

people per km²

145 people · 57.6 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,892

Family income/wk

Maimuru 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Maimuru Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.6% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.4% 20 dwellings

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

Maimuru Country of Birth

Australia

94.4%

England

5.6%

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

Maimuru Religion

No Religion

26.4%

Anglican

22.3%

Catholic

20.3%

Christian (other)

10.8%

Baptist

8.1%

Islam

6.8%

Not stated

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Maimuru Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

44.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.7%

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

Maimuru Employment

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Employed full-time

42.5% 48 people

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Employed part-time

28.3% 32 people

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Not in labour force

29.2% 33 people

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

Maimuru Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

63.5%

Bachelor Degree

25.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.5%

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

Maimuru Occupation

Managers

18.8%

Clerical & Administrative

18.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.6%

Community & Personal Service

14.6%

Sales Workers

10.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.4%

Labourers

6.3%

Professionals

6.3%

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

Maimuru Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.4%

Engineering

20.4%

Agriculture & Environment

14.3%

Health

12.2%

Architecture & Building

10.2%

Education

8.2%

Society & Culture

8.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.1%

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

Maimuru Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Maimuru Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$500-$649/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

20.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

22.9%

$4,000+/wk

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Maimuru Marital Status

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Married

55.9% 71

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Separated

4.7% 6

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Divorced

5.5% 7

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Widowed

2.4% 3

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Never married

31.5% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Maimuru Ancestry

Australian

39.8%

English

33.7%

Irish

9.4%

Scottish

5.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.0%

Lebanese

4.4%

German

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Maimuru School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

44.8%

Secondary — Catholic

20.7%

Primary — Government

17.2%

Vocational Education

17.2%

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

Maimuru Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.6% 7

✅

No need for assistance

97.4% 262

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

Maimuru Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.9% 21

—

Not a volunteer

82.1% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Maimuru Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

20.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

60.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Maimuru How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.8%

Car (passenger)

13.1%

Did not go to work

7.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

6.0%

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

Maimuru Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.8%

2 vehicles

45.8%

3 vehicles

16.7%

4+ vehicles

18.8%

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

Maimuru Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.9%

2 bedrooms

10.3%

3 bedrooms

32.8%

4 bedrooms

36.2%

5 bedrooms

8.6%

6+ bedrooms

5.2%

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

Maimuru Population Mobility

5.8%

moved in the last year

22.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Maimuru Indigenous Population

2.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

274

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Maimuru Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

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

Maimuru Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.7%

$1-$149/wk

12.5%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

8.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

14.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,500+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Maimuru Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.5%

Couple — children under 15

39.0%

Couple — no children under 15

11.0%

One parent — no children under 15

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Maimuru Military Service

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Previously served

3.2% 4

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Never served

96.8% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Maimuru Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.1% 18

—

Did not provide

84.9% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Maimuru Children Ever Born

No children

44.8%

1 child

10.3%

2 children

20.7%

3 children

24.1%

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

Maimuru When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Maimuru Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.4%

5–14 hours

28.9%

15–29 hours

14.1%

30+ hours

13.3%

Did not do domestic work

27.3%

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

Maimuru Household Size

1 person

29.3%

2 persons

43.1%

3 persons

15.5%

4 persons

5.2%

5 persons

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Maimuru Where Residents Moved From

Same address

129

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

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

Maimuru Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Maimuru Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Maimuru Schools

schools nearby

government

966

avg ICSEA score

total students

Maimuru Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 13 students

966

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Maimuru Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,624/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.3%

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

If you earn X in Maimuru

Your weekly income

≈ $7,037/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,424/wk

Rent share 12.3%

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Income: $641/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $602/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Maimuru vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bungalora

Pop: 73 Income: $700/wk Rent: $200/wk

Coaldale

Pop: 73 Income: $828/wk Rent: $250/wk

Coolringdon

Pop: 73 Income: $866/wk Rent: $250/wk

Coxs Creek

Pop: 73 Income: $585/wk Rent: $50/wk

Greta Main

Pop: 73 Income: $680/wk Rent: $425/wk

Jingellic

Pop: 73 Income: $933/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maimuru

What is the population of Maimuru NSW?

The population of Maimuru NSW is 145 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².Maimuru is ranked #7,851 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Maimuru?

The median personal income in Maimuru NSW is $745 per week, or $38,740 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $1,892 per week.Maimuru is ranked #4,636 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Maimuru?

Median rent in Maimuru NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 12.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Maimuru ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Maimuru?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maimuru NSW is $1,120. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Maimuru?

The median age in Maimuru NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Maimuru a good suburb to live in?

Maimuru is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 145.The median income is $745/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.3% 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: 12453. All dollar figures in AUD.