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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Molong Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$727/wk
$37,804 per year
#4972 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$270/wk
$1,170 per month
#5664 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Molong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (1,257) Female 51.6% (1,338)

Population Density

6.2
people per km²
2,595 people · 421.0 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,832
Family income/wk

Molong 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)

Molong Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
54.2% 386 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
45.8% 326 dwellings

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

Molong Country of Birth

Australia
98.4%
England
1.6%

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

Molong Religion

No Religion
28.4%
Catholic
23.3%
Anglican
22.6%
Not stated
9.3%
Uniting Church
5.6%
Baptist
4.9%
Christian (other)
3.0%
Brethren
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Molong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.7%

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

Molong Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

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

Molong Employment

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Employed full-time
39.3% 725 people
Employed part-time
20.3% 375 people
🔍
Unemployed
1.4% 25 people
🏠
Not in labour force
39.0% 718 people

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

Molong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.8%
Bachelor Degree
23.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.0%
Postgraduate Degree
5.2%
Certificate I/II
3.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.9%

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

Molong Occupation

Professionals
21.8%
Managers
18.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.4%
Community & Personal Service
12.8%
Clerical & Administrative
12.1%
Labourers
6.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.4%
Sales Workers
4.9%

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

Molong Field of Study

Engineering
18.2%
Management & Commerce
16.9%
Health
13.4%
Society & Culture
12.5%
Education
10.4%
Architecture & Building
9.5%
Agriculture & Environment
7.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.0%
Creative Arts
3.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.9%
Information Technology
1.5%

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

Molong Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Molong Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.1%
$1-$149/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
7.9%
$500-$649/wk
6.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.3%
$4,000+/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Molong Marital Status

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Married
49.8% 1,038
↔️
Separated
3.7% 78
📋
Divorced
9.4% 195
🕊️
Widowed
8.0% 166
👤
Never married
29.2% 608

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Molong Ancestry

Australian
36.6%
English
32.3%
Irish
9.9%
Scottish
8.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.9%
German
2.9%
Other
1.9%
Dutch
1.0%
Italian
0.9%
Maltese
0.6%
Welsh
0.6%
New Zealander
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Molong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
34.8%
Secondary — Government
21.9%
Vocational Education
11.2%
Pre-school
8.3%
Primary — Catholic
8.2%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
7.4%
Secondary — Catholic
5.3%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
2.9%

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

Molong Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.6% 316
No need for assistance
93.4% 4,505

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

Molong Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
22.9% 436
Not a volunteer
77.1% 1,469

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Molong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.4%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$450-$599/mo
4.4%
$600-$799/mo
5.0%
$800-$999/mo
7.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
19.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
9.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Molong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.1%
Did not go to work
8.4%
Walked only
6.4%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Truck
1.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Bus
0.5%
Other
0.4%

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

Molong Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.6%
1 vehicle
30.7%
2 vehicles
39.3%
3 vehicles
16.2%
4+ vehicles
9.2%

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

Molong Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.8%
2 bedrooms
16.6%
3 bedrooms
39.6%
4 bedrooms
28.3%
5 bedrooms
9.3%
6+ bedrooms
3.4%

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

Molong Population Mobility

15.4%
moved in the last year
39.2%
moved in the last 5 years
2.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Molong Indigenous Population

7.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
370
Indigenous residents
4,473
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Molong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
238
Asthma
116
Arthritis
107
Lung condition
74
Diabetes
67
Heart disease
60
Cancer
44
Kidney disease
27
Stroke
24
Dementia
5

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

Molong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
5.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Molong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
42.2%
Couple — no children
28.6%
Couple — no children under 15
15.6%
One parent — children under 15
8.1%
One parent — no children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Molong Military Service

🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.2% 3
🏅
Previously served
2.6% 50
👤
Never served
97.2% 1,839

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Molong Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
12.7% 239
Did not provide
87.3% 1,641

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Molong Children Ever Born

No children
27.8%
1 child
11.1%
2 children
26.9%
3 children
22.3%
4 children
9.3%
5+ children
2.7%

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

Molong When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
12
1961–1970
24
1971–1980
22
1981–1990
17
1991–2000
13
2001–2010
12
2011–2015
13
2018
4

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

Molong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.8%
5–14 hours
29.1%
15–29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
12.3%
Did not do domestic work
24.0%

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

Molong Household Size

1 person
28.5%
2 persons
34.2%
3 persons
15.3%
4 persons
11.0%
5 persons
6.9%
6+ persons
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Molong Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,991
Moved from NSW
185
Moved — same area (SA2)
157
Moved from QLD
9
Moved from NT
5

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

Molong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
79.0%
Step family — no other children
12.4%
Blended family — no other children
7.2%
Intact family — other children present
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Molong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 20 total

Theft
8
Other Against Property
4
Assault
3
Other Against Person
3
Weapons
1
Sexual Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Molong Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
974
avg ICSEA score
500
total students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Molong Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 106 students
1030
ICSEA
Molong Central School Government
Combined · K-12 · 394 students
917
ICSEA

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

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Molong Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,376/wk
Median Rent $270/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.6%

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

If you earn X in Molong

≈ $5,963/month
Median rent $270/wk
Left after rent $1,106/wk
Rent share 19.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Molong vs State & National Average

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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.