Mount Thorley NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Thorley NSW is 86 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Thorley is $820 per week ($42,640 per year). Median rent in Mount Thorley is $343 per week ($1,486 per month). Mount Thorley has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mount Thorley has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Thorley is $2,383.

There were 3 recorded offences in Mount Thorley in 2025-26, a rate of 35 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Mount Thorley Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Thorley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$820/wk
$42,640 per year
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Median Rent
$343/wk
$1,486 per month
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Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$2,383/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mount Thorley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (45) Female 50.5% (46)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
86 people · 70.2 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,749
Family income/wk

Mount Thorley Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Thorley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
55.6% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
44.4% 8 dwellings

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

Mount Thorley Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mount Thorley Religion

No Religion
28.7%
Not stated
21.3%
Anglican
19.1%
Catholic
19.1%
Uniting Church
6.4%
Othr Protestnt
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Thorley Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
50.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
32.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.9%

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

Mount Thorley Employment

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Employed full-time
54.2% 26 people
Employed part-time
14.6% 7 people
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Not in labour force
31.3% 15 people

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

Mount Thorley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Mount Thorley Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
25.0%
Managers
20.0%
Professionals
15.0%
Clerical & Administrative
15.0%

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

Mount Thorley Field of Study

Engineering
46.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
30.8%
Management & Commerce
23.1%

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

Mount Thorley Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Thorley Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
16.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
29.2%
$4,000+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Thorley Marital Status

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Married
52.9% 36
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Divorced
16.2% 11
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Never married
30.9% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Thorley Ancestry

Australian
43.0%
English
42.1%
Scottish
4.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.7%
Filipino
3.7%
Other
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Thorley School & University Attendance

Pre-school
40.0%
Primary — Catholic
35.0%
Secondary — Catholic
25.0%

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

Mount Thorley Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.9% 9
No need for assistance
94.1% 144

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

Mount Thorley Volunteering

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Volunteer
8.8% 5
Not a volunteer
91.2% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Thorley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Thorley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
83.3%
Did not go to work
16.7%

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

Mount Thorley Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.5%
2 vehicles
17.6%
3 vehicles
23.5%
4+ vehicles
35.3%

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

Mount Thorley Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
33.3%
5 bedrooms
16.7%

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

Mount Thorley Population Mobility

13.3%
moved in the last year
43.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Thorley Indigenous Population

2.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
134
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Thorley Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
11
Asthma
8
Mental health
8
Heart disease
3
Lung condition
3

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

Mount Thorley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.9%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
8.5%
$650-$799/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,500+/wk
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Thorley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
40.0%
Couple — no children under 15
29.2%
Couple — no children
16.9%
One parent — children under 15
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Thorley Military Service

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Previously served
5.4% 3
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Never served
94.6% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Thorley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.6% 8
Did not provide
86.4% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Thorley Children Ever Born

2 children
46.7%
3 children
26.7%
4 children
26.7%

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

Mount Thorley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.8%
5–14 hours
26.3%
15–29 hours
17.5%
30+ hours
8.8%
Did not do domestic work
31.6%

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

Mount Thorley Household Size

1 person
18.8%
2 persons
18.8%
3 persons
37.5%
4 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Thorley Where Residents Moved From

Same address
65
Moved from NSW
10
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Mount Thorley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
70.0%
Step family — no other children
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Thorley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft
2
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Mount Thorley Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,437/wk
Median Rent $343/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.1%

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

If you earn X in Mount Thorley

≈ $10,560/month
Median rent $343/wk
Left after rent $2,094/wk
Rent share 14.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount Thorley vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Thorley

What is the population of Mount Thorley NSW?

The population of Mount Thorley NSW is 86 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Mount Thorley?

The median personal income in Mount Thorley NSW is $820 per week, or $42,640 per year.The median household income is $2,437 per week.Family income is $2,749 per week.

How much is rent in Mount Thorley?

Median rent in Mount Thorley NSW is $343 per week ($1,486 per month).Rent represents 14.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Thorley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Thorley NSW is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Thorley?

The median age in Mount Thorley NSW is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Thorley a good suburb to live in?

Mount Thorley is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 86.The median income is $820/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.1% 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: 12805. All dollar figures in AUD.