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Megan NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Megan NSW is 168 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Megan is $546 per week ($28,392 per year). Median rent in Megan is $238 per week ($1,031 per month). Megan has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Megan has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Megan is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Megan is $1,250.

There were 1 recorded offences in Megan in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Megan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Megan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$546/wk

$28,392 per year

#7765 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$238/wk

$1,031 per month

#6726 of 14,663

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Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,250/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Megan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (85) Female 49.4% (83)

Population Density

3.6

people per km²

168 people · 47.3 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,271

Family income/wk

Megan Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Megan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

71.4% 40 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

28.6% 16 dwellings

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

Megan Country of Birth

Australia

90.3%

England

9.7%

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

Megan Religion

No Religion

52.9%

Anglican

17.1%

Not stated

12.4%

Catholic

7.6%

Uniting Church

6.5%

Othr Protestnt

1.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Megan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.4%

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

Megan Employment

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Employed full-time

29.5% 38 people

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Employed part-time

20.2% 26 people

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Not in labour force

50.4% 65 people

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

Megan Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

33.9%

Certificate III/IV

29.0%

Bachelor Degree

22.6%

Postgraduate Degree

4.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.8%

Certificate I/II

4.8%

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

Megan Occupation

Professionals

27.0%

Managers

21.6%

Clerical & Administrative

13.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.5%

Community & Personal Service

8.1%

Sales Workers

8.1%

Labourers

8.1%

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

Megan Field of Study

Engineering

28.2%

Education

17.9%

Architecture & Building

12.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.8%

Health

10.3%

Society & Culture

10.3%

Agriculture & Environment

7.7%

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

Megan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Megan Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.2%

$400-$499/wk

8.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

5.2%

$800-$999/wk

19.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Megan Marital Status

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Married

42.9% 63

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Separated

2.0% 3

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Divorced

12.9% 19

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Widowed

2.0% 3

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Never married

40.1% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Megan Ancestry

Australian

32.1%

English

29.7%

Irish

12.7%

Scottish

10.8%

Other

5.2%

German

4.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.3%

French

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Megan School & University Attendance

Pre-school

18.5%

Secondary — Government

18.5%

Vocational Education

18.5%

Primary — Catholic

14.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

14.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.8%

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

Megan Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.2% 18

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No need for assistance

93.8% 273

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

Megan Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.5% 38

—

Not a volunteer

72.5% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Megan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

23.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Megan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

7.0%

Did not go to work

7.0%

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

Megan Car Ownership

1 vehicle

34.9%

2 vehicles

44.4%

3 vehicles

14.3%

4+ vehicles

6.3%

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

Megan Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.7%

2 bedrooms

15.7%

3 bedrooms

55.7%

4 bedrooms

18.6%

5 bedrooms

4.3%

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

Megan Population Mobility

11.3%

moved in the last year

33.3%

moved in the last 5 years

1.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

43.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Megan Indigenous Population

4.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

271

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Megan Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Mental health

Lung condition

Asthma

Arthritis

Cancer

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

Megan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$150-$299/wk

10.0%

$300-$399/wk

8.9%

$400-$499/wk

11.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

13.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Megan Family Structure

Couple — no children

53.0%

Couple — children under 15

29.6%

Couple — no children under 15

13.9%

One parent — no children under 15

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Megan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.5% 20

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Did not provide

84.5% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Megan Children Ever Born

No children

14.3%

2 children

57.1%

3 children

28.6%

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

Megan When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

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

Megan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.0%

5–14 hours

28.2%

15–29 hours

22.9%

30+ hours

16.0%

Did not do domestic work

16.8%

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

Megan Household Size

1 person

35.7%

2 persons

48.6%

3 persons

8.6%

4 persons

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Megan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

134

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Megan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Megan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Megan Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,015/wk

Median Rent $238/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.4%

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

If you earn X in Megan

Your weekly income

≈ $4,398/month

Median rent $238/wk

Left after rent $777/wk

Rent share 23.4%

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Megan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Warragai Creek

Pop: 84 Income: $510/wk Rent: $260/wk

Biala

Pop: 84 Income: $1,017/wk Rent: $230/wk

Booyong

Pop: 84 Income: $682/wk Rent: $460/wk

Warrah Ridge

Pop: 84 Income: $860/wk Rent: $200/wk

Eulah Creek

Pop: 84 Income: $771/wk Rent: $325/wk

Garema

Pop: 84 Income: $743/wk Rent: $75/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Megan

What is the population of Megan NSW?

The population of Megan NSW is 168 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.6 people per km².Megan is ranked #7,433 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Megan?

The median personal income in Megan NSW is $546 per week, or $28,392 per year.The median household income is $1,015 per week.Family income is $1,271 per week.Megan is ranked #7,765 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Megan?

Median rent in Megan NSW is $238 per week ($1,031 per month).Rent represents 23.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Megan ranks #6,726 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Megan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Megan 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 Megan?

The median age in Megan NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Megan a good suburb to live in?

Megan is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 168.The median income is $546/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.4% 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: 12568. All dollar figures in AUD.