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Molong NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Molong, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Molong NSW is 2,595 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Molong is $727 per week ($37,804 per year). Median rent in Molong is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Molong has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Molong has a population density of 6.2 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Molong is England. The most common religion is No Religion (28% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Molong is $1,600.
There were 20 recorded offences in Molong in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (8 offences).
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Molong Population
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Molong Demographics
Gender Split
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Molong Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Molong Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Molong Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Molong Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Molong Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Molong Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Molong Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Molong Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Molong Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Molong Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Molong Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Molong Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Molong Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Molong Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Molong School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Molong Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Molong Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Molong Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Molong How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Molong Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Molong Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Molong Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Molong Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Molong Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Molong Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Molong Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Molong Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Molong Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Molong Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Molong When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Molong Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Molong Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Molong Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Molong Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Molong Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 20 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Molong Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Molong
What is the population of Molong NSW?
The population of Molong NSW is 2,595 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.2 people per km².Molong is ranked #2,665 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Molong?
The median personal income in Molong NSW is $727 per week, or $37,804 per year.The median household income is $1,376 per week.Family income is $1,832 per week.Molong is ranked #4,972 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Molong?
Median rent in Molong NSW is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Molong ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Molong?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Molong NSW is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Molong?
The median age in Molong NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Molong a good suburb to live in?
Molong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,595.The median income is $727/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% 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: 12682. All dollar figures in AUD.