New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Nangus NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Nangus NSW is 240 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nangus is $707 per week ($36,764 per year). Median rent in Nangus is $179 per week ($776 per month). Nangus has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Nangus has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nangus is $1,495.

There were 7 recorded offences in Nangus in 2025-26, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (3 offences).

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Nangus Population

residents (Census 2021)

Nangus Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$707/wk

$36,764 per year

#5359 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$179/wk

$776 per month

#7950 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,495/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Nangus Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.7% (127) Female 47.3% (114)

Population Density

1.0

people per km²

240 people · 246.9 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,825

Family income/wk

Nangus 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)

Nangus Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.6% 30 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.4% 23 dwellings

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

Nangus Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Nangus Religion

Anglican

29.7%

Catholic

28.5%

No Religion

25.5%

Not stated

8.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.6%

Uniting Church

1.7%

Christian (other)

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Nangus Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

45.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

39.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.1%

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

Nangus Employment

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Employed full-time

43.6% 71 people

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Employed part-time

18.4% 30 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 5 people

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Not in labour force

35.0% 57 people

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

Nangus Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

62.1%

Bachelor Degree

21.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.7%

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

Nangus Occupation

Managers

46.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.0%

Community & Personal Service

13.8%

Clerical & Administrative

12.1%

Professionals

8.6%

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

Nangus Field of Study

Engineering

28.3%

Agriculture & Environment

25.0%

Health

18.3%

Management & Commerce

10.0%

Architecture & Building

6.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.7%

Society & Culture

5.0%

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

Nangus Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Nangus Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

12.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.5%

$650-$799/wk

4.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.2%

$4,000+/wk

13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Nangus Marital Status

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Married

52.7% 96

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Separated

3.8% 7

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Divorced

4.9% 9

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Widowed

2.7% 5

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Never married

35.7% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Nangus Ancestry

English

40.7%

Australian

34.8%

Irish

12.1%

Scottish

5.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.8%

German

2.8%

Dutch

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Nangus School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.1%

Secondary — Government

23.2%

Pre-school

16.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.3%

Vocational Education

8.9%

Primary — Catholic

5.4%

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

Nangus Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.8% 25

✅

No need for assistance

94.2% 407

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

Nangus Volunteering

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Volunteer

30.5% 51

—

Not a volunteer

69.5% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Nangus Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

45.5%

$600-$799/mo

27.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Nangus How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.3%

Did not go to work

16.0%

Car (passenger)

5.3%

Truck

5.3%

Walked only

4.0%

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

Nangus Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.2%

1 vehicle

16.9%

2 vehicles

36.4%

3 vehicles

27.3%

4+ vehicles

14.3%

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

Nangus Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.8%

2 bedrooms

6.3%

3 bedrooms

36.7%

4 bedrooms

40.5%

5 bedrooms

3.8%

6+ bedrooms

8.9%

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

Nangus Population Mobility

10.0%

moved in the last year

31.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Nangus Indigenous Population

4.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

406

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Nangus Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Cancer

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

Nangus Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.2%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

3.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

15.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,500+/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Nangus Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.1%

Couple — no children

25.1%

Couple — no children under 15

11.2%

One parent — children under 15

11.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Nangus Military Service

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Previously served

2.9% 5

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Never served

97.1% 166

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Nangus Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.2% 24

—

Did not provide

85.8% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Nangus Children Ever Born

No children

32.6%

1 child

19.6%

2 children

26.1%

3 children

15.2%

4 children

6.5%

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

Nangus Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.6%

5–14 hours

22.0%

15–29 hours

12.2%

30+ hours

11.6%

Did not do domestic work

28.7%

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

Nangus Household Size

1 person

25.9%

2 persons

27.1%

3 persons

21.2%

4 persons

7.1%

5 persons

12.9%

6+ persons

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Nangus Where Residents Moved From

Same address

188

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

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

Nangus Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Nangus Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Weapons

Other Against Person

Theft

Drug Offences

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Nangus Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,333/wk

Median Rent $179/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.4%

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

If you earn X in Nangus

Your weekly income

≈ $5,776/month

Median rent $179/wk

Left after rent $1,154/wk

Rent share 13.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Lake Cargelligo

Income: $641/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $9/wk

Hamilton South

Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $17/wk

Malabar

Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $29/wk

Coolah

Income: $595/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $9/wk

Walgett

Income: $823/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $4/wk

Hay (NSW)

Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $4/wk

Finley

Income: $636/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $4/wk

Berrigan

Income: $586/wk Rent: $173/wk Save: $6/wk

Nangus vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bellmount Forest

Pop: 120 Income: $1,510/wk Rent: $420/wk

Browns Creek

Pop: 120 Income: $1,352/wk Rent: $165/wk

Dangarsleigh

Pop: 120 Income: $900/wk Rent: $250/wk

Edith (NSW)

Pop: 120 Income: $599/wk Rent: $348/wk

Freemans Waterhole

Pop: 120 Income: $450/wk Rent: $220/wk

Homeleigh

Pop: 120 Income: $641/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nangus

What is the population of Nangus NSW?

The population of Nangus NSW is 240 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Nangus is ranked #6,510 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nangus?

The median personal income in Nangus NSW is $707 per week, or $36,764 per year.The median household income is $1,333 per week.Family income is $1,825 per week.Nangus is ranked #5,359 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nangus?

Median rent in Nangus NSW is $179 per week ($776 per month).Rent represents 13.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Nangus ranks #7,950 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Nangus?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nangus NSW is $1,495. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nangus?

The median age in Nangus NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nangus a good suburb to live in?

Nangus is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 240.The median income is $707/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.4% 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: 12901. All dollar figures in AUD.