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Mayers Flat NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mayers Flat NSW is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mayers Flat is $616 per week ($32,032 per year). Median rent in Mayers Flat is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Mayers Flat has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Mayers Flat has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mayers Flat is $1,331.

There were 8 recorded offences in Mayers Flat in 2024-25, a rate of 160 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

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Mayers Flat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mayers Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$616/wk

$32,032 per year

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Median Rent

$295/wk

$1,278 per month

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,331/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Mayers Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.7% (29) Female 46.3% (25)

Population Density

1.4

people per km²

50 people · 34.8 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Mayers Flat Age Distribution

10-14

15-19

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mayers Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.7% 10 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.3% 5 dwellings

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

Mayers Flat Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Mayers Flat Religion

No Religion

62.2%

Anglican

15.6%

SB OSB NRA OSB

8.9%

Catholic

6.7%

Othr Protestnt

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mayers Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.3%

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

Mayers Flat Employment

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Employed full-time

12.8% 6 people

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Employed part-time

34.0% 16 people

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Not in labour force

53.2% 25 people

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

Mayers Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

37.5%

Bachelor Degree

9.4%

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

Mayers Flat Occupation

Sales Workers

36.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.3%

Managers

21.1%

Professionals

15.8%

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

Mayers Flat Field of Study

Architecture & Building

57.1%

Creative Arts

42.9%

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

Mayers Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mayers Flat Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

17.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

21.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.0%

$4,000+/wk

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mayers Flat Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 21

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Divorced

9.5% 4

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Never married

40.5% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mayers Flat Ancestry

English

44.3%

Australian

34.3%

Irish

11.4%

Scottish

5.7%

Italian

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mayers Flat School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

66.7%

Vocational Education

33.3%

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

Mayers Flat Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.9% 3

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No need for assistance

97.1% 101

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

Mayers Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer

6.7% 3

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Not a volunteer

93.3% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mayers Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mayers Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.2%

Did not go to work

31.8%

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

Mayers Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.1%

2 vehicles

39.1%

3 vehicles

21.7%

4+ vehicles

13.0%

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

Mayers Flat Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

18.2%

3 bedrooms

54.5%

4 bedrooms

27.3%

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

Mayers Flat Population Mobility

10.7%

moved in the last year

20.4%

moved in the last 5 years

55.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mayers Flat Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

112

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mayers Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

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

Mayers Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.3%

$150-$299/wk

17.9%

$500-$649/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,500+/wk

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mayers Flat Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.2%

Couple — children under 15

33.3%

One parent — no children under 15

11.1%

Couple — no children under 15

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mayers Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.4% 9

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Did not provide

81.6% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mayers Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.0%

5–14 hours

22.2%

15–29 hours

17.8%

30+ hours

22.2%

Did not do domestic work

17.8%

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

Mayers Flat Household Size

1 person

40.9%

2 persons

31.8%

3 persons

13.6%

4 persons

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mayers Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Mayers Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mayers Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 8 total

Assault

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2023

2024

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

Mayers Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $295/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.2%

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

If you earn X in Mayers Flat

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $295/wk

Left after rent $830/wk

Rent share 26.2%

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Mayers Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Steeple Flat

Pop: 25 Income: $459/wk

Blue Nobby

Pop: 25 Income: $900/wk

Boolcarroll

Pop: 25 Income: $1,624/wk Rent: $175/wk

Chichester (NSW)

Pop: 25 Income: $487/wk Rent: $230/wk

Cobbora

Pop: 25 Income: $474/wk Rent: $190/wk

Cockwhy

Pop: 25 Income: $1,187/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mayers Flat

What is the population of Mayers Flat NSW?

The population of Mayers Flat NSW is 50 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Mayers Flat?

The median personal income in Mayers Flat NSW is $616 per week, or $32,032 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

How much is rent in Mayers Flat?

Median rent in Mayers Flat NSW is $295 per week ($1,278 per month).Rent represents 26.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Mayers Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mayers Flat NSW is $1,331. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mayers Flat?

The median age in Mayers Flat NSW is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mayers Flat a good suburb to live in?

Mayers Flat is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 50.The median income is $616/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.2% 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: 12539. All dollar figures in AUD.