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Nerong NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Nerong, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Nerong NSW is 168 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nerong is $444 per week ($23,088 per year). Median rent in Nerong is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Nerong has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Nerong has a population density of 1.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Nerong is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nerong is $1,250.
There were 3 recorded offences in Nerong in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (2 offences).
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Nerong Population
Nerong Median Income & Rent
Nerong Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Nerong Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Nerong Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Nerong Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Nerong Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Nerong Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Nerong Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Nerong Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Nerong Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Nerong Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Nerong Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Nerong Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Nerong Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Nerong Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Nerong School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Nerong Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Nerong Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Nerong Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Nerong How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Nerong Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Nerong Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Nerong Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Nerong Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Nerong Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Nerong Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Nerong Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Nerong Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Nerong Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Nerong Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Nerong When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Nerong Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Nerong Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Nerong Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Nerong Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Nerong Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Nerong Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nerong
What is the population of Nerong NSW?
The population of Nerong NSW is 168 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Nerong is ranked #7,433 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Nerong?
The median personal income in Nerong NSW is $444 per week, or $23,088 per year.The median household income is $862 per week.Family income is $1,100 per week.Nerong is ranked #8,666 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Nerong?
Median rent in Nerong NSW is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 36.0% of household income, which is considered stressed.Nerong ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Nerong?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nerong NSW is $1,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Nerong?
The median age in Nerong NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Nerong a good suburb to live in?
Nerong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 168.The median income is $444/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (36.0% 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: 12938. All dollar figures in AUD.