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Melinga NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Melinga NSW is 112 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Melinga is $776 per week ($40,352 per year). Median rent in Melinga is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Melinga has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Melinga has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Melinga is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melinga is $1,140.

There were 1 recorded offences in Melinga in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Melinga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Melinga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$776/wk

$40,352 per year

#4021 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$360/wk

$1,560 per month

#2908 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,140/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Melinga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (53) Female 49.5% (52)

Population Density

2.9

people per km²

112 people · 38.0 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,050

Family income/wk

Melinga Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Melinga Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.5% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.5% 12 dwellings

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

Melinga Country of Birth

Australia

87.0%

England

13.0%

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

Melinga Religion

No Religion

37.7%

Anglican

21.9%

Not stated

15.8%

Catholic

8.8%

Uniting Church

6.1%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.5%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Baptist

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Melinga Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

48.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

40.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.8%

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

Melinga Employment

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Employed full-time

28.9% 24 people

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Employed part-time

26.5% 22 people

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Unemployed

6.0% 5 people

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Not in labour force

38.6% 32 people

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

Melinga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.3%

Bachelor Degree

22.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.8%

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

Melinga Occupation

Professionals

35.7%

Community & Personal Service

25.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

14.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.7%

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

Melinga Field of Study

Engineering

26.1%

Management & Commerce

26.1%

Health

17.4%

Education

17.4%

Society & Culture

13.0%

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

Melinga Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Melinga Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

13.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

20.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

26.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Melinga Marital Status

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Married

46.9% 46

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Separated

4.1% 4

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Divorced

11.2% 11

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Widowed

8.2% 8

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Never married

29.6% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Melinga Ancestry

English

38.0%

Australian

34.1%

Scottish

7.8%

German

5.4%

Other

5.4%

Dutch

3.9%

Maltese

3.1%

Irish

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Melinga School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.9%

Secondary — Catholic

35.7%

Primary — Catholic

21.4%

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

Melinga Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.3% 8

✅

No need for assistance

95.7% 179

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

Melinga Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

11.5% 10

—

Not a volunteer

88.5% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Melinga Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

36.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

63.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Melinga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.8%

Did not go to work

13.2%

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

Melinga Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.0%

2 vehicles

43.8%

3 vehicles

15.6%

4+ vehicles

15.6%

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

Melinga Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

23.7%

3 bedrooms

39.5%

4 bedrooms

26.3%

5 bedrooms

10.5%

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

Melinga Population Mobility

10.4%

moved in the last year

31.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Melinga Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

206

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Melinga Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

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

Melinga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.3%

$1-$149/wk

5.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

18.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Melinga Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.5%

Couple — no children under 15

26.3%

Couple — children under 15

21.3%

One parent — no children under 15

8.8%

One parent — children under 15

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Melinga Military Service

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Previously served

4.6% 4

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Never served

95.4% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Melinga Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 14

—

Did not provide

84.1% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Melinga Children Ever Born

No children

46.7%

1 child

33.3%

2 children

20.0%

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

Melinga When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Melinga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.2%

5–14 hours

25.3%

15–29 hours

11.6%

30+ hours

17.9%

Did not do domestic work

22.1%

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

Melinga Household Size

1 person

27.8%

2 persons

47.2%

3 persons

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Melinga Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Melinga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Melinga Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Melinga Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,468/wk

Median Rent $360/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.5%

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

If you earn X in Melinga

Your weekly income

≈ $6,361/month

Median rent $360/wk

Left after rent $1,108/wk

Rent share 24.5%

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Melinga vs State & National Average

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Pop: 56 Income: $492/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 56 Income: $388/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 56 Income: $584/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Pop: 56 Income: $687/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Pop: 56 Income: $824/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Pop: 56 Income: $762/wk Rent: $185/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melinga

What is the population of Melinga NSW?

The population of Melinga NSW is 112 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km².Melinga is ranked #8,623 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Melinga?

The median personal income in Melinga NSW is $776 per week, or $40,352 per year.The median household income is $1,468 per week.Family income is $2,050 per week.Melinga is ranked #4,021 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Melinga?

Median rent in Melinga NSW is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 24.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Melinga ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Melinga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melinga NSW is $1,140. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Melinga?

The median age in Melinga NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Melinga a good suburb to live in?

Melinga is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 112.The median income is $776/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.5% 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: 12570. All dollar figures in AUD.