Manobalai NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Manobalai NSW is 76 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Manobalai is $669 per week ($34,788 per year). Median rent in Manobalai is $253 per week ($1,096 per month). Manobalai has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Manobalai has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Manobalai is $3,174.

There were 2 recorded offences in Manobalai in 2024-25, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Manobalai Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Manobalai Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$669/wk
$34,788 per year
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Median Rent
$253/wk
$1,096 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$3,174/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Manobalai Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.7% (44) Female 41.3% (31)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
76 people · 147.5 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,916
Family income/wk

Manobalai Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Manobalai Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
85.7% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
14.3% 3 dwellings

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

Manobalai Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Manobalai Religion

Anglican
31.1%
No Religion
29.7%
Not stated
18.9%
Catholic
8.1%
Christian (other)
8.1%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Manobalai Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
57.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
27.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.4%

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

Manobalai Employment

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Employed full-time
36.8% 21 people
Employed part-time
29.8% 17 people
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Not in labour force
33.3% 19 people

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

Manobalai Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
64.7%
Bachelor Degree
35.3%

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

Manobalai Occupation

Managers
37.5%
Labourers
25.0%
Professionals
18.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
18.8%

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

Manobalai Field of Study

Engineering
37.0%
Health
25.9%
Agriculture & Environment
18.5%
Management & Commerce
18.5%

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

Manobalai Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Manobalai Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
18.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
22.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
18.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.6%
$4,000+/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Manobalai Marital Status

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Married
71.6% 53
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Divorced
8.1% 6
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Widowed
4.1% 3
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Never married
16.2% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Manobalai Ancestry

English
46.4%
Australian
32.1%
Scottish
10.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.1%
Irish
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Manobalai School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
38.5%
Primary — Government
30.8%
Vocational Education
30.8%

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

Manobalai Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 126

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

Manobalai Volunteering

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Volunteer
33.3% 19
Not a volunteer
66.7% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Manobalai Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Manobalai How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.2%
Other
21.7%
Truck
13.0%

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

Manobalai Car Ownership

1 vehicle
11.1%
2 vehicles
44.4%
3 vehicles
18.5%
4+ vehicles
25.9%

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

Manobalai Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
10.0%
3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
43.3%
6+ bedrooms
13.3%

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

Manobalai Population Mobility

6.0%
moved in the last year
20.3%
moved in the last 5 years
2.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Manobalai Indigenous Population

6.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
124
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Manobalai Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Heart disease
3
Mental health
3

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

Manobalai Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
8.2%
$650-$799/wk
12.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
18.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Manobalai Family Structure

Couple — no children
54.8%
Couple — children under 15
19.4%
Couple — no children under 15
19.4%
One parent — children under 15
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Manobalai Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.1% 7
Did not provide
87.9% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Manobalai Children Ever Born

2 children
50.0%
3 children
50.0%

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

Manobalai When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
6

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

Manobalai Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.2%
5–14 hours
30.4%
15–29 hours
26.8%
30+ hours
19.6%

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

Manobalai Household Size

1 person
13.0%
2 persons
52.2%
3 persons
21.7%
4 persons
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Manobalai Where Residents Moved From

Same address
63
Moved from NSW
4

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

Manobalai Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Manobalai Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Manobalai Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,833/wk
Median Rent $253/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.8%

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

If you earn X in Manobalai

≈ $7,943/month
Median rent $253/wk
Left after rent $1,580/wk
Rent share 13.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Manobalai vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Manobalai

What is the population of Manobalai NSW?

The population of Manobalai NSW is 76 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Manobalai?

The median personal income in Manobalai NSW is $669 per week, or $34,788 per year.The median household income is $1,833 per week.Family income is $1,916 per week.

How much is rent in Manobalai?

Median rent in Manobalai NSW is $253 per week ($1,096 per month).Rent represents 13.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Manobalai?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Manobalai NSW is $3,174. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Manobalai?

The median age in Manobalai NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Manobalai a good suburb to live in?

Manobalai is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 76.The median income is $669/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.8% 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: 12490. All dollar figures in AUD.