Suburbs Maldon (NSW)

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Maldon NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Maldon NSW is 25 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Maldon is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in Maldon is $230 per week ($997 per month). Maldon has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Maldon has a population density of 12.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (42% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Maldon in 2024-25, a rate of 40 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Maldon, New South Wales — 34.1983°S, 150.6374°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (3)

Maldon Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Maldon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
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Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Maldon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.3% (13) Female 56.7% (17)

Population Density

12.0
people per km²
25 people · 2.1 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,124
Family income/wk

Maldon Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
25-29
35-39
50-54
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Maldon Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Maldon Religion

Not stated
41.7%
No Religion
33.3%
Anglican
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Maldon Education Level

Year 9 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
30.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
30.0%

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

Maldon Employment

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Employed full-time
21.4% 3 people
⏰
Employed part-time
50.0% 7 people
🏠
Not in labour force
28.6% 4 people

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

Maldon Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
57.1%
Certificate III/IV
42.9%

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

Maldon Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Maldon Field of Study

Management & Commerce
100.0%

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

Maldon Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Maldon Marital Status

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Married
52.4% 11
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Divorced
19.0% 4
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Never married
28.6% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Maldon Ancestry

Australian
34.6%
English
30.8%
Chinese
19.2%
Irish
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Maldon School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Maldon Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 28

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

Maldon Volunteering

—
Not a volunteer
100.0% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Maldon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Maldon Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Maldon Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Maldon Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
28.6%
moved in the last 5 years
38.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Maldon Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
25
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Maldon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Maldon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
46.7%
Couple — no children
26.7%
Couple — no children under 15
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Maldon Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.4% 3
—
Did not provide
78.6% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Maldon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.0%
30+ hours
37.5%
Did not do domestic work
37.5%

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

Maldon Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2024

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

Maldon Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
987
avg ICSEA score
1,899
total students
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 410 students
1019
ICSEA
Picton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 307 students
991
ICSEA
Picton High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,182 students
950
ICSEA

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

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Maldon Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $230/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.3%

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

If you earn X in Maldon

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $1,645/wk
Rent share 12.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Peak Hill (NSW)
Income: $503/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $45/wk
Werris Creek
Income: $498/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $10/wk
Lightning Ridge
Income: $476/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $30/wk
Yennora
Income: $448/wk Rent: $226/wk Save: $4/wk
Kandos
Income: $457/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $10/wk
Bowenfels
Income: $497/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $45/wk
Daceyville
Income: $450/wk Rent: $130/wk Save: $100/wk
Wentworth (NSW)
Income: $496/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $30/wk

Maldon vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bakers Creek (Uralla - NSW)
Pop: 13 Income: $833/wk
Bulgary
Pop: 13 Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $160/wk
Capeen Creek
Pop: 13 Income: $575/wk
Cogra Bay
Pop: 13 Income: $762/wk Rent: $700/wk
Coolumbooka
Pop: 13 Income: $850/wk
Diggers Camp
Pop: 13 Income: $537/wk

Compare Maldon (NSW)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maldon

What is the population of Maldon NSW?

The population of Maldon NSW is 25 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Maldon?

The median personal income in Maldon NSW is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,124 per week.

How much is rent in Maldon?

Median rent in Maldon NSW is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 12.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Maldon?

The median age in Maldon NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Maldon a good suburb to live in?

Maldon is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 25.The median income is $450/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: 12464. All dollar figures in AUD.