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Mallabula NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mallabula NSW is 963 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mallabula is $569 per week ($29,588 per year). Median rent in Mallabula is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Mallabula has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Mallabula has a population density of 323.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mallabula is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mallabula is $1,500.

There were 11 recorded offences in Mallabula in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Mallabula Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mallabula Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$569/wk

$29,588 per year

#7510 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,500/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Mallabula Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (474) Female 50.7% (487)

Population Density

323.9

people per km²

963 people · 3.0 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,420

Family income/wk

Mallabula 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mallabula Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.6% 168 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.4% 114 dwellings

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

Mallabula Country of Birth

Australia

94.1%

England

5.9%

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

Mallabula Religion

No Religion

45.7%

Anglican

21.7%

Catholic

16.8%

Not stated

5.5%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Baptist

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mallabula Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

40.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.3%

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

Mallabula Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

33.3%

SAL Oth

33.3%

SAL Tot

33.3%

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

Mallabula Employment

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Employed full-time

25.5% 189 people

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Employed part-time

21.2% 157 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 14 people

🏠

Not in labour force

51.5% 382 people

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

Mallabula Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.4%

Bachelor Degree

14.8%

Certificate I/II

4.2%

Postgraduate Degree

3.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

0.8%

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

Mallabula Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.0%

Community & Personal Service

17.7%

Professionals

15.2%

Clerical & Administrative

11.9%

Labourers

9.5%

Sales Workers

7.8%

Managers

7.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.0%

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

Mallabula Field of Study

Engineering

20.5%

Management & Commerce

20.1%

Health

14.8%

Society & Culture

13.5%

Architecture & Building

9.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.0%

Education

5.7%

Agriculture & Environment

5.7%

Creative Arts

1.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

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

Mallabula Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mallabula Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

1.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.6%

$650-$799/wk

12.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.9%

$4,000+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mallabula Marital Status

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Married

42.0% 343

↔️

Separated

4.5% 37

📋

Divorced

12.7% 104

🕊️

Widowed

6.5% 53

👤

Never married

34.2% 279

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mallabula Ancestry

Australian

33.3%

English

32.1%

Irish

8.4%

Scottish

8.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.3%

German

3.1%

Other

2.7%

Dutch

1.4%

Italian

1.4%

Chinese

0.8%

New Zealander

0.8%

Indian

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mallabula School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.0%

Secondary — Government

34.0%

Vocational Education

15.4%

Pre-school

9.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.5%

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

Mallabula Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.8% 162

✅

No need for assistance

91.2% 1,686

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

Mallabula Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

11.5% 89

—

Not a volunteer

88.5% 685

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mallabula Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.4%

$300-$449/mo

2.7%

$450-$599/mo

4.4%

$600-$799/mo

3.5%

$800-$999/mo

8.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mallabula How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.6%

Did not go to work

24.0%

Car (passenger)

5.2%

Truck

1.2%

Walked only

0.9%

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

Mallabula Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.4%

1 vehicle

30.8%

2 vehicles

42.5%

3 vehicles

12.7%

4+ vehicles

10.6%

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

Mallabula Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.3%

2 bedrooms

11.6%

3 bedrooms

54.5%

4 bedrooms

28.4%

5 bedrooms

4.2%

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

Mallabula Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

35.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mallabula Indigenous Population

11.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

214

Indigenous residents

1,658

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mallabula Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

146

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Mallabula Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$300-$399/wk

8.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mallabula Family Structure

Couple — no children

34.2%

Couple — children under 15

27.5%

Couple — no children under 15

15.6%

One parent — children under 15

13.3%

One parent — no children under 15

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mallabula Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

1.5% 12

🏅

Previously served

6.9% 54

👤

Never served

91.5% 713

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mallabula Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.3% 125

—

Did not provide

83.7% 640

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mallabula Children Ever Born

No children

23.0%

1 child

12.3%

2 children

31.4%

3 children

20.7%

4 children

12.6%

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

Mallabula When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Mallabula Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.0%

5–14 hours

26.7%

15–29 hours

15.3%

30+ hours

10.4%

Did not do domestic work

29.7%

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

Mallabula Household Size

1 person

27.1%

2 persons

39.8%

3 persons

14.7%

4 persons

10.3%

5 persons

3.6%

6+ persons

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mallabula Where Residents Moved From

Same address

788

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from NT

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

Mallabula Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

74.1%

Step family — no other children

16.5%

Blended family — no other children

5.9%

Other couple — children only

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mallabula Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 11 total

Assault

Other Against Person

Theft

Drug Offences

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Mallabula Schools

schools nearby

government

901

avg ICSEA score

354

total students

Tanilba Bay Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 354 students

901

ICSEA

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

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Mallabula Rent Prices & Affordability

30%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,170/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.9%

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

If you earn X in Mallabula

Your weekly income

≈ $5,070/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $820/wk

Rent share 29.9%

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Mallabula vs State & National Average

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Pop: 482 Income: $482/wk Rent: $250/wk

Palmers Island

Pop: 482 Income: $706/wk Rent: $313/wk

Kempsey

Pop: 483 Income: $519/wk Rent: $253/wk

Bendemeer

Pop: 486 Income: $542/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 486 Income: $669/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Pop: 486 Income: $496/wk Rent: $315/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mallabula

What is the population of Mallabula NSW?

The population of Mallabula NSW is 963 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 323.9 people per km².Mallabula is ranked #4,033 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mallabula?

The median personal income in Mallabula NSW is $569 per week, or $29,588 per year.The median household income is $1,170 per week.Family income is $1,420 per week.Mallabula is ranked #7,510 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mallabula?

Median rent in Mallabula NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 29.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Mallabula ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mallabula?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mallabula NSW is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mallabula?

The median age in Mallabula NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mallabula a good suburb to live in?

Mallabula is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 963.The median income is $569/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.9% 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: 12465. All dollar figures in AUD.