Mallowa NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mallowa NSW is 97 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mallowa is $1,337 per week ($69,524 per year). Median rent in Mallowa is $228 per week ($988 per month). Mallowa has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mallowa has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (30% of residents).

There were 2 recorded offences in Mallowa in 2024-25, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

Mallowa Map

📍
Loading map…

Mallowa Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mallowa Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,337/wk
$69,524 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$228/wk
$988 per month
👤
Median Age
30years
8 years younger than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.6 per bedroom

Mallowa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.2% (52) Female 45.8% (44)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
97 people · 731.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$3,249
Family income/wk

Mallowa Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mallowa Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
100.0% 5 dwellings

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

Mallowa Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mallowa Religion

Not stated
30.1%
Anglican
21.4%
Catholic
19.4%
No Religion
19.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.8%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mallowa Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.0%

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

Mallowa Employment

💼
Employed full-time
75.4% 49 people
Employed part-time
7.7% 5 people
🏠
Not in labour force
16.9% 11 people

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

Mallowa Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
48.6%
Certificate III/IV
34.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.1%

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

Mallowa Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Labourers
20.0%
Professionals
10.0%
Community & Personal Service
10.0%
Clerical & Administrative
10.0%

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

Mallowa Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
28.9%
Society & Culture
21.1%
Management & Commerce
18.4%
Health
13.2%
Education
10.5%
Engineering
7.9%

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

Mallowa Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mallowa Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
25.0%
$4,000+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mallowa Marital Status

💍
Married
51.2% 41
👤
Never married
48.8% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mallowa Ancestry

English
29.9%
Australian
28.0%
Irish
19.6%
Scottish
13.1%
German
6.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mallowa Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 140

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

Mallowa Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
23.6% 13
Not a volunteer
76.4% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mallowa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.9%
Walked only
10.9%
Other
8.7%
Did not go to work
6.5%

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

Mallowa Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.1%
2 vehicles
35.9%
3 vehicles
20.5%
4+ vehicles
20.5%

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

Mallowa Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
11.5%
3 bedrooms
46.2%
4 bedrooms
19.2%
5 bedrooms
11.5%
6+ bedrooms
11.5%

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

Mallowa Population Mobility

16.7%
moved in the last year
28.6%
moved in the last 5 years
64.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mallowa Indigenous Population

2.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
148
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mallowa Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4

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

Mallowa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
6.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$800-$999/wk
15.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
16.9%
$3,500+/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mallowa Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.3%
Couple — no children under 15
27.8%
Couple — children under 15
25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mallowa Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
5.5% 3
Did not provide
94.5% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mallowa Children Ever Born

No children
76.9%
1 child
11.5%
3 children
11.5%

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

Mallowa When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
4

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

Mallowa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.4%
5–14 hours
24.1%
15–29 hours
17.2%
30+ hours
5.2%
Did not do domestic work
31.0%

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

Mallowa Household Size

1 person
48.0%
2 persons
40.0%
4 persons
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mallowa Where Residents Moved From

Same address
55
Moved from NSW
5

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

Mallowa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mallowa Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Other Against Person
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Mallowa Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,062/wk
Median Rent $228/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.1%

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

If you earn X in Mallowa

≈ $8,935/month
Median rent $228/wk
Left after rent $1,834/wk
Rent share 11.1%

Mallowa vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Mallowa

What is the population of Mallowa NSW?

The population of Mallowa NSW is 97 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Mallowa?

The median personal income in Mallowa NSW is $1,337 per week, or $69,524 per year.The median household income is $2,062 per week.Family income is $3,249 per week.

How much is rent in Mallowa?

Median rent in Mallowa NSW is $228 per week ($988 per month).Rent represents 11.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Mallowa?

The median age in Mallowa NSW is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mallowa a good suburb to live in?

Mallowa is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 97.The median income is $1,337/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.1% 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: 12469. All dollar figures in AUD.