Suburbs Middle Pocket

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Middle Pocket NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Middle Pocket NSW is 141 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Middle Pocket is $862 per week ($44,824 per year). Median rent in Middle Pocket is $580 per week ($2,513 per month). Middle Pocket has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Middle Pocket has a population density of 13.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Middle Pocket is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Middle Pocket is $2,008.

There were 6 recorded offences in Middle Pocket in 2024-25, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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📍 Middle Pocket, New South Wales — 28.4880°S, 153.4672°E

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Middle Pocket Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Middle Pocket Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$862/wk
$44,824 per year
#2603 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$580/wk
$2,513 per month
#278 of 14,663
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,008/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Middle Pocket Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (73) Female 48.6% (69)

Population Density

13.2
people per km²
141 people · 10.7 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Middle Pocket Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Middle Pocket Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.6% 19 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.4% 14 dwellings

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

Middle Pocket Country of Birth

Australia
88.1%
England
11.9%

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

Middle Pocket Religion

No Religion
46.5%
Not stated
25.6%
Anglican
10.9%
Catholic
4.7%
Islam
3.9%
Uniting Church
3.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.3%
Eastern Orthodox
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Middle Pocket Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
75.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.7%

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

Middle Pocket Employment

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Employed full-time
31.4% 27 people
⏰
Employed part-time
30.2% 26 people
🏠
Not in labour force
38.4% 33 people

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

Middle Pocket Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.2%
Bachelor Degree
37.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.9%

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

Middle Pocket Occupation

Managers
38.5%
Professionals
23.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.4%
Community & Personal Service
11.5%
Clerical & Administrative
11.5%

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

Middle Pocket Field of Study

Architecture & Building
30.8%
Management & Commerce
30.8%
Society & Culture
23.1%
Creative Arts
15.4%

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

Middle Pocket Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Middle Pocket Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
13.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.3%
$4,000+/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Middle Pocket Marital Status

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Married
34.6% 37
↔️
Separated
2.8% 3
📋
Divorced
18.7% 20
🕊️
Widowed
2.8% 3
👤
Never married
41.1% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Middle Pocket Ancestry

English
37.9%
Australian
22.4%
Scottish
13.8%
Irish
11.5%
Other
4.6%
German
3.4%
Lebanese
3.4%
Maltese
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Middle Pocket School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
71.4%
Pre-school
28.6%

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

Middle Pocket Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
5.6% 13
✅
No need for assistance
94.4% 220

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

Middle Pocket Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
27.5% 25
—
Not a volunteer
72.5% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Middle Pocket Monthly Mortgage Repayments

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Middle Pocket How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.6%
Did not go to work
19.4%

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

Middle Pocket Car Ownership

1 vehicle
38.9%
2 vehicles
36.1%
3 vehicles
13.9%
4+ vehicles
11.1%

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

Middle Pocket Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.6%
2 bedrooms
8.6%
3 bedrooms
25.7%
4 bedrooms
31.4%
5 bedrooms
14.3%
6+ bedrooms
11.4%

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

Middle Pocket Population Mobility

14.9%
moved in the last year
33.0%
moved in the last 5 years
1.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Middle Pocket Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
236
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Middle Pocket Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Asthma
5
Arthritis
4
Cancer
3

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

Middle Pocket Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.5%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$500-$649/wk
7.5%
$650-$799/wk
20.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.5%
$3,500+/wk
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Middle Pocket Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.1%
Couple — no children
33.3%
Couple — no children under 15
12.9%
One parent — children under 15
5.4%
One parent — no children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Middle Pocket Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.4% 4
👤
Never served
95.6% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Middle Pocket Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
11.6% 10
—
Did not provide
88.4% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Middle Pocket Children Ever Born

No children
23.1%
1 child
26.9%
2 children
19.2%
3 children
30.8%

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

Middle Pocket When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
5
2001–2010
4
2011–2015
5

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

Middle Pocket Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.2%
5–14 hours
30.8%
15–29 hours
12.1%
30+ hours
24.2%
Did not do domestic work
19.8%

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

Middle Pocket Household Size

1 person
21.4%
2 persons
42.9%
3 persons
7.1%
4 persons
9.5%
5 persons
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Middle Pocket Where Residents Moved From

Same address
97
Moved from NSW
9
Moved from QLD
3
Moved from overseas
3

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

Middle Pocket Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Middle Pocket Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total

Property Damage
2
Other Against Property
2
Assault
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Middle Pocket Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1068
avg ICSEA score
111
total students
The Pocket Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 111 students
1068
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Middle Pocket Rent Prices & Affordability

34%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,718/wk
Median Rent $580/wk
Rent-to-Income 33.8%

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

If you earn X in Middle Pocket

≈ $7,445/month
Median rent $580/wk
Left after rent $1,138/wk
Rent share 33.8%

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Middle Pocket vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Ben Bullen
Pop: 71 Income: $687/wk Rent: $160/wk
Bimbi
Pop: 71 Income: $671/wk Rent: $130/wk
Boorolong
Pop: 71 Income: $771/wk Rent: $290/wk
Burra Creek
Pop: 71 Income: $725/wk Rent: $120/wk
Calimo
Pop: 71 Income: $725/wk Rent: $260/wk
Wattamolla
Pop: 71 Income: $1,213/wk Rent: $295/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Middle Pocket

What is the population of Middle Pocket NSW?

The population of Middle Pocket NSW is 141 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.2 people per km².Middle Pocket is ranked #7,935 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Middle Pocket?

The median personal income in Middle Pocket NSW is $862 per week, or $44,824 per year.The median household income is $1,718 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.Middle Pocket is ranked #2,603 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Middle Pocket?

Median rent in Middle Pocket NSW is $580 per week ($2,513 per month).Rent represents 33.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Middle Pocket ranks #278 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Middle Pocket?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Middle Pocket NSW is $2,008. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Middle Pocket?

The median age in Middle Pocket NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Middle Pocket a good suburb to live in?

Middle Pocket is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 141.The median income is $862/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (33.8% 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: 12617. All dollar figures in AUD.