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Mollymook Beach NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mollymook Beach NSW is 2,531 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mollymook Beach is $681 per week ($35,412 per year). Median rent in Mollymook Beach is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Mollymook Beach has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Mollymook Beach has a population density of 757.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mollymook Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mollymook Beach is $1,700.

There were 10 recorded offences in Mollymook Beach in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Mollymook Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mollymook Beach Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$681/wk

$35,412 per year

#5820 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$380/wk

$1,647 per month

#2445 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,700/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Mollymook Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (1,239) Female 51.0% (1,292)

Population Density

757.2

people per km²

2,531 people · 3.3 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,537

Family income/wk

Mollymook Beach Age Distribution

0-4

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)

Mollymook Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

71.4% 613 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

28.6% 246 dwellings

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

Mollymook Beach Country of Birth

Australia

92.4%

England

6.4%

Canada

0.8%

Germany

0.3%

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

Mollymook Beach Religion

No Religion

42.5%

Catholic

21.6%

Anglican

18.0%

Not stated

7.3%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Baptist

2.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mollymook Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.4%

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

Mollymook Beach Languages Spoken at Home

German

31.3%

Serbian

18.8%

Italian

15.6%

Spanish

15.6%

Arabic

9.4%

Other

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Mollymook Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

22.4% 440 people

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Employed part-time

21.9% 431 people

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Unemployed

1.3% 25 people

🏠

Not in labour force

54.4% 1,071 people

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

Mollymook Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.7%

Bachelor Degree

28.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.3%

Postgraduate Degree

8.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.3%

Certificate I/II

2.6%

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

Mollymook Beach Occupation

Professionals

30.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.5%

Managers

15.9%

Community & Personal Service

12.9%

Clerical & Administrative

10.7%

Sales Workers

4.9%

Labourers

4.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.7%

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

Mollymook Beach Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.4%

Education

15.1%

Society & Culture

13.6%

Architecture & Building

12.3%

Engineering

11.4%

Health

10.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.3%

Creative Arts

4.6%

Agriculture & Environment

3.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.8%

Information Technology

0.4%

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

Mollymook Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

91.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

4.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mollymook Beach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.3%

$1-$149/wk

1.4%

$150-$299/wk

2.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$500-$649/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.3%

$4,000+/wk

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mollymook Beach Marital Status

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Married

58.1% 1,260

↔️

Separated

2.7% 58

📋

Divorced

9.5% 207

🕊️

Widowed

7.4% 161

👤

Never married

22.3% 483

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mollymook Beach Ancestry

English

35.6%

Australian

27.6%

Irish

12.2%

Scottish

10.3%

Other

3.7%

Italian

3.4%

German

2.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Dutch

1.2%

Welsh

0.7%

Chinese

0.6%

French

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mollymook Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.5%

Secondary — Government

29.3%

Pre-school

11.8%

Vocational Education

10.1%

Primary — Catholic

4.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.4%

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

Mollymook Beach Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.6% 313

✅

No need for assistance

93.4% 4,457

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

Mollymook Beach Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.5% 439

—

Not a volunteer

78.5% 1,599

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mollymook Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.6%

$300-$449/mo

3.2%

$450-$599/mo

4.6%

$600-$799/mo

3.2%

$800-$999/mo

8.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mollymook Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.4%

Did not go to work

14.9%

Car (passenger)

4.6%

Walked only

2.1%

Truck

1.3%

Bicycle

0.6%

Other

0.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

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

Mollymook Beach Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.7%

1 vehicle

40.8%

2 vehicles

42.5%

3 vehicles

9.6%

4+ vehicles

4.4%

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

Mollymook Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.0%

2 bedrooms

10.9%

3 bedrooms

47.2%

4 bedrooms

33.1%

5 bedrooms

6.0%

6+ bedrooms

1.7%

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

Mollymook Beach Population Mobility

15.1%

moved in the last year

39.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

44.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mollymook Beach Indigenous Population

2.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

133

Indigenous residents

4,658

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mollymook Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

206

Arthritis

155

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Mollymook Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.1%

$1-$149/wk

6.0%

$150-$299/wk

7.4%

$300-$399/wk

5.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

13.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.1%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mollymook Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children

48.9%

Couple — children under 15

29.5%

Couple — no children under 15

11.1%

One parent — children under 15

5.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mollymook Beach Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 4

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Previously served

4.2% 85

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Never served

95.6% 1,953

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mollymook Beach Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.1% 288

—

Did not provide

85.9% 1,750

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mollymook Beach Children Ever Born

No children

22.0%

1 child

11.5%

2 children

35.4%

3 children

23.2%

4 children

6.9%

5+ children

1.0%

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

Mollymook Beach When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

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

Mollymook Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

5–14 hours

32.3%

15–29 hours

18.2%

30+ hours

10.4%

Did not do domestic work

20.2%

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

Mollymook Beach Household Size

1 person

28.1%

2 persons

48.0%

3 persons

9.4%

4 persons

9.7%

5 persons

3.3%

6+ persons

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mollymook Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,001

Moved from NSW

185

Moved — same area (SA2)

125

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from ACT

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

Mollymook Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.1%

Step family — no other children

7.7%

Blended family — no other children

3.4%

Intact family — other children present

1.4%

Other couple — children only

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mollymook Beach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 10 total

Theft

Assault

Other Against Property

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Mollymook Beach Schools

schools nearby

government

986

avg ICSEA score

1,848

total students

Ulladulla High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,159 students

993

ICSEA

Ulladulla Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 689 students

978

ICSEA

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

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Mollymook Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

30%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,247/wk

Median Rent $380/wk

Rent-to-Income 30.5%

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

If you earn X in Mollymook Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $5,404/month

Median rent $380/wk

Left after rent $867/wk

Rent share 30.5%

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Pop: 1,267 Income: $935/wk Rent: $378/wk

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Pop: 1,270 Income: $602/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Pop: 1,272 Income: $740/wk Rent: $215/wk

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Pop: 1,272 Income: $838/wk Rent: $538/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mollymook Beach

What is the population of Mollymook Beach NSW?

The population of Mollymook Beach NSW is 2,531 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 757.2 people per km².Mollymook Beach is ranked #2,703 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mollymook Beach?

The median personal income in Mollymook Beach NSW is $681 per week, or $35,412 per year.The median household income is $1,247 per week.Family income is $1,537 per week.Mollymook Beach is ranked #5,820 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mollymook Beach?

Median rent in Mollymook Beach NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 30.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Mollymook Beach ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mollymook Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mollymook Beach NSW is $1,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mollymook Beach?

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

Is Mollymook Beach a good suburb to live in?

Mollymook Beach is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,531.The median income is $681/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.5% 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: 12681. All dollar figures in AUD.