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Neath NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Neath, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Neath NSW is 430 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Neath is $535 per week ($27,820 per year). Median rent in Neath is $255 per week ($1,105 per month). Neath has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Neath has a population density of 127.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Neath is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Neath is $1,127.
There were 16 recorded offences in Neath in 2025-26, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (12 offences).
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Neath Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Neath Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Neath Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Neath Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Neath Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Neath Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Neath Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Neath Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Neath Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Neath Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Neath Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Neath Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Neath Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Neath Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Neath School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Neath Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Neath Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Neath Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Neath How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Neath Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Neath Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Neath Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Neath Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Neath Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Neath Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Neath Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Neath Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Neath Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Neath Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Neath When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Neath Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Neath Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Neath Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Neath Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Neath Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 16 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Neath 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 between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Neath
What is the population of Neath NSW?
The population of Neath NSW is 430 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 127.9 people per km².Neath is ranked #5,279 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Neath?
The median personal income in Neath NSW is $535 per week, or $27,820 per year.The median household income is $792 per week.Family income is $1,337 per week.Neath is ranked #7,888 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Neath?
Median rent in Neath NSW is $255 per week ($1,105 per month).Rent represents 32.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Neath ranks #6,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Neath?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Neath NSW is $1,127. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Neath?
The median age in Neath NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Neath a good suburb to live in?
Neath is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 430.The median income is $535/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.2% 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: 12926. All dollar figures in AUD.