Mole River NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mole River NSW is 89 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mole River is $428 per week ($22,256 per year). Mole River has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Mole River has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mole River is $693.

There were 2 recorded offences in Mole River in 2025-26, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Mole River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mole River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$428/wk
$22,256 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
61years
23 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$693/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Mole River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.9% (53) Female 39.1% (34)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
89 people · 371.8 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$900
Family income/wk

Mole River Age Distribution

10-14
20-24
25-29
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mole River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
72.2% 26 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
27.8% 10 dwellings

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

Mole River Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mole River Religion

No Religion
33.3%
Anglican
23.5%
Catholic
14.8%
Not stated
8.6%
Christian (other)
6.2%
Uniting Church
6.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.7%
Lutheran
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mole River Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
44.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
32.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
16.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.1%

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

Mole River Employment

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Employed full-time
42.9% 33 people
Employed part-time
3.9% 3 people
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Not in labour force
53.2% 41 people

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

Mole River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
71.9%
Bachelor Degree
15.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.5%

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

Mole River Occupation

Managers
42.9%
Labourers
28.6%
Professionals
17.9%
Clerical & Administrative
10.7%

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

Mole River Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
41.7%
Engineering
29.2%
Health
16.7%
Education
12.5%

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

Mole River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mole River Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
12.1%
$300-$399/wk
12.1%
$400-$499/wk
9.1%
$650-$799/wk
15.2%
$800-$999/wk
24.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mole River Marital Status

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Married
48.2% 41
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Separated
5.9% 5
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Divorced
15.3% 13
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Widowed
4.7% 4
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Never married
25.9% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mole River Ancestry

English
32.0%
Australian
24.6%
Irish
13.9%
Scottish
13.9%
German
9.8%
Other
3.3%
Italian
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mole River School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Mole River Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.9% 12
No need for assistance
93.1% 161

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

Mole River Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.0% 17
Not a volunteer
80.0% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mole River Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mole River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
59.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
22.7%
Did not go to work
18.2%

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

Mole River Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.3%
2 vehicles
48.5%
3 vehicles
21.2%

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

Mole River Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
30.3%
2 bedrooms
21.2%
3 bedrooms
27.3%
4 bedrooms
21.2%

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

Mole River Population Mobility

17.1%
moved in the last year
38.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
48.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mole River Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
175
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mole River Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Arthritis
6
Asthma
4
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
3

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

Mole River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.0%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
13.4%
$300-$399/wk
10.4%
$400-$499/wk
14.9%
$500-$649/wk
9.0%
$650-$799/wk
4.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$3,500+/wk
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mole River Family Structure

Couple — no children
69.5%
Couple — no children under 15
20.3%
Couple — children under 15
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mole River Military Service

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Previously served
3.7% 3
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Never served
96.3% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mole River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.6% 7
Did not provide
91.4% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mole River Children Ever Born

2 children
57.9%
3 children
42.1%

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

Mole River When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3

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

Mole River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.9%
5–14 hours
36.6%
15–29 hours
12.2%
30+ hours
9.8%
Did not do domestic work
25.6%

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

Mole River Household Size

1 person
46.7%
2 persons
42.2%
3 persons
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mole River Where Residents Moved From

Same address
68
Moved from QLD
11

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

Mole River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mole River Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Assault
1
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Mole River Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $837/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Mole River

≈ $3,627/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $837/wk
Rent share

Mole River vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mole River

What is the population of Mole River NSW?

The population of Mole River NSW is 89 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Mole River?

The median personal income in Mole River NSW is $428 per week, or $22,256 per year.The median household income is $837 per week.Family income is $900 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Mole River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mole River NSW is $693. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mole River?

The median age in Mole River NSW is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mole River a good suburb to live in?

Mole River is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 89.The median income is $428/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12677. All dollar figures in AUD.