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McMahons Reef NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of McMahons Reef NSW is 68 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in McMahons Reef is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in McMahons Reef is $150 per week ($650 per month). McMahons Reef has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. McMahons Reef has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in McMahons Reef is $1,250.

There were 3 recorded offences in McMahons Reef in 2025-26, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (3 offences).

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McMahons Reef Population

residents (Census 2021)

McMahons Reef Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$725/wk

$37,700 per year

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,250/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

McMahons Reef Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (31) Female 51.6% (33)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

68 people · 131.9 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,312

Family income/wk

McMahons Reef Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

McMahons Reef Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.0% 7 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

30.0% 3 dwellings

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

McMahons Reef Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

McMahons Reef Religion

No Religion

30.0%

Anglican

26.7%

Catholic

25.0%

Not stated

11.7%

Uniting Church

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

McMahons Reef Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

66.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.3%

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

McMahons Reef Employment

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Employed full-time

52.9% 18 people

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Employed part-time

38.2% 13 people

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Not in labour force

8.8% 3 people

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

McMahons Reef Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

40.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

31.8%

Certificate III/IV

27.3%

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

McMahons Reef Occupation

Managers

64.7%

Clerical & Administrative

17.6%

Labourers

17.6%

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

McMahons Reef Field of Study

Management & Commerce

53.3%

Agriculture & Environment

46.7%

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

McMahons Reef Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

McMahons Reef Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

23.5%

$800-$999/wk

35.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

23.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

McMahons Reef Marital Status

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Married

66.0% 31

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Separated

6.4% 3

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Never married

27.7% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

McMahons Reef Ancestry

Australian

56.7%

English

35.0%

Scottish

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

McMahons Reef School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

62.5%

Primary — Government

37.5%

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

McMahons Reef Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 119

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

McMahons Reef Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.3% 10

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Not a volunteer

76.7% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

McMahons Reef How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.4%

Walked only

13.6%

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

McMahons Reef Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.0%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

41.7%

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

McMahons Reef Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

41.7%

4 bedrooms

58.3%

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

McMahons Reef Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

21.6%

moved in the last 5 years

75.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

McMahons Reef Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

118

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

McMahons Reef Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

Mental health

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

McMahons Reef Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk

14.3%

$650-$799/wk

38.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

33.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

McMahons Reef Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

56.3%

Couple — no children

35.4%

One parent — no children under 15

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

McMahons Reef Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

7.1% 3

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Did not provide

92.9% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

McMahons Reef Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

McMahons Reef Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

31.0%

5–14 hours

38.1%

15–29 hours

7.1%

30+ hours

11.9%

Did not do domestic work

11.9%

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

McMahons Reef Household Size

1 person

33.3%

2 persons

47.6%

4 persons

19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

McMahons Reef Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

McMahons Reef Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2022

2023

2025

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

McMahons Reef Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,187/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.6%

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

If you earn X in McMahons Reef

Your weekly income

≈ $5,144/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,037/wk

Rent share 12.6%

McMahons Reef vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Beemunnel

Pop: 34 Income: $900/wk

Birdwood (NSW)

Pop: 34 Income: $425/wk Rent: $250/wk

Broughams Gate

Pop: 34 Income: $900/wk Rent: $5/wk

Bruinbun

Pop: 34 Income: $725/wk

Bundewallah

Pop: 34 Income: $1,375/wk

Clear Range

Pop: 34 Income: $1,531/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About McMahons Reef

What is the population of McMahons Reef NSW?

The population of McMahons Reef NSW is 68 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in McMahons Reef?

The median personal income in McMahons Reef NSW is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.

How much is rent in McMahons Reef?

Median rent in McMahons Reef NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 12.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in McMahons Reef?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in McMahons Reef NSW is $1,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in McMahons Reef?

The median age in McMahons Reef NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is McMahons Reef a good suburb to live in?

McMahons Reef is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 68.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.6% 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: 12558. All dollar figures in AUD.