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Nericon NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Nericon NSW is 278 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nericon is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Nericon is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Nericon has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Nericon has a population density of 4.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nericon is $1,625.

There were 2 recorded offences in Nericon in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Nericon Population

residents (Census 2021)

Nericon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$850/wk

$44,200 per year

#2768 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,625/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Nericon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (143) Female 48.6% (135)

Population Density

4.3

people per km²

278 people · 64.6 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,111

Family income/wk

Nericon 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Nericon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.4% 39 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.6% 29 dwellings

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

Nericon Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Nericon Religion

Catholic

43.1%

No Religion

19.8%

Not stated

16.0%

Anglican

13.0%

Uniting Church

4.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Nericon Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

44.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

32.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.9%

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

Nericon Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

100.0%

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

Nericon Employment

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Employed full-time

52.5% 95 people

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Employed part-time

27.1% 49 people

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Not in labour force

20.4% 37 people

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

Nericon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.2%

Bachelor Degree

12.9%

Certificate I/II

4.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.5%

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

Nericon Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.8%

Community & Personal Service

22.7%

Managers

19.7%

Professionals

15.2%

Clerical & Administrative

10.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.1%

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

Nericon Field of Study

Engineering

22.2%

Health

14.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.6%

Education

8.6%

Management & Commerce

8.6%

Society & Culture

8.6%

Agriculture & Environment

8.6%

Architecture & Building

7.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.4%

Information Technology

4.9%

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

Nericon Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Nericon Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

4.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.9%

$4,000+/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Nericon Marital Status

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Married

53.5% 121

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Separated

4.4% 10

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Divorced

7.5% 17

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Widowed

5.8% 13

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Never married

28.8% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Nericon Ancestry

Australian

33.2%

English

21.9%

Italian

16.8%

Scottish

8.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.5%

Irish

6.6%

Other

2.7%

German

1.8%

Filipino

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Nericon School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

51.2%

Secondary — Government

22.0%

Pre-school

9.8%

Secondary — Catholic

9.8%

Vocational Education

7.3%

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

Nericon Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.1% 19

✅

No need for assistance

95.9% 446

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

Nericon Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.7% 27

—

Not a volunteer

85.3% 157

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Nericon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

41.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Nericon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.2%

Did not go to work

7.5%

Car (passenger)

6.5%

Walked only

3.7%

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

Nericon Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.9%

2 vehicles

38.8%

3 vehicles

28.2%

4+ vehicles

20.0%

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

Nericon Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.1%

3 bedrooms

40.5%

4 bedrooms

47.6%

5 bedrooms

4.8%

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

Nericon Population Mobility

8.2%

moved in the last year

20.6%

moved in the last 5 years

0.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Nericon Indigenous Population

13.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

410

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Nericon Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Mental health

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Nericon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.8%

$1-$149/wk

1.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

7.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

8.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

22.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Nericon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.1%

Couple — no children

29.6%

Couple — no children under 15

13.4%

One parent — children under 15

7.4%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Nericon Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.5% 29

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Did not provide

83.5% 147

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Nericon Children Ever Born

No children

22.7%

2 children

30.3%

3 children

30.3%

4 children

16.7%

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

Nericon When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Nericon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.6%

5–14 hours

24.9%

15–29 hours

12.7%

30+ hours

12.7%

Did not do domestic work

29.1%

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

Nericon Household Size

1 person

12.0%

2 persons

44.6%

3 persons

12.0%

4 persons

12.0%

5 persons

8.4%

6+ persons

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Nericon Where Residents Moved From

Same address

213

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Nericon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.1%

Step family — no other children

17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Nericon Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Assault

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Nericon Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,890/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.8%

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

If you earn X in Nericon

Your weekly income

≈ $8,190/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $1,630/wk

Rent share 13.8%

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Nericon vs State & National Average

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Pop: 139 Income: $481/wk Rent: $130/wk

Barwang

Pop: 139 Income: $942/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bowman

Pop: 139 Income: $659/wk Rent: $260/wk

Hopkins Creek

Pop: 139 Income: $486/wk Rent: $550/wk

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Pop: 139 Income: $991/wk Rent: $380/wk

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Pop: 139 Income: $1,075/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nericon

What is the population of Nericon NSW?

The population of Nericon NSW is 278 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.3 people per km².Nericon is ranked #6,182 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nericon?

The median personal income in Nericon NSW is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $1,890 per week.Family income is $2,111 per week.Nericon is ranked #2,768 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nericon?

Median rent in Nericon NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 13.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Nericon ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Nericon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nericon NSW is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nericon?

The median age in Nericon NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nericon a good suburb to live in?

Nericon is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 278.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.8% 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: 12936. All dollar figures in AUD.