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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Nerong Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$444/wk
$23,088 per year
#8666 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$310/wk
$1,343 per month
#4328 of 14,663
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,250/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Nerong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.9% (90) Female 45.1% (74)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
168 people · 176.6 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,100
Family income/wk

Nerong Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Nerong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
54.4% 31 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
45.6% 26 dwellings

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

Nerong Country of Birth

Australia
96.1%
England
3.9%

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

Nerong Religion

No Religion
36.8%
Anglican
27.0%
Not stated
15.3%
Catholic
11.7%
Uniting Church
5.5%
Buddhism
1.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Nerong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
37.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.1%

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

Nerong Employment

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Employed full-time
12.1% 14 people
Employed part-time
18.1% 21 people
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Not in labour force
69.8% 81 people

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

Nerong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
55.3%
Bachelor Degree
31.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.8%

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

Nerong Occupation

Professionals
19.4%
Labourers
19.4%
Managers
12.9%
Clerical & Administrative
12.9%
Community & Personal Service
12.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.7%

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

Nerong Field of Study

Society & Culture
23.8%
Engineering
19.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
14.3%
Health
14.3%
Management & Commerce
14.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
14.3%

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

Nerong Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Nerong Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$400-$499/wk
11.3%
$650-$799/wk
17.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Nerong Marital Status

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Married
51.4% 75
↔️
Separated
4.8% 7
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Divorced
17.8% 26
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Widowed
2.1% 3
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Never married
24.0% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Nerong Ancestry

Australian
34.8%
English
32.0%
Irish
9.9%
Scottish
9.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.6%
German
5.0%
Other
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Nerong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
56.3%
Secondary — Government
43.8%

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

Nerong Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.3% 18
No need for assistance
93.7% 267

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

Nerong Volunteering

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Volunteer
8.3% 11
Not a volunteer
91.7% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Nerong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
20.0%
$800-$999/mo
20.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Nerong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.9%
Did not go to work
17.1%
Car (passenger)
9.8%
Other
7.3%

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

Nerong Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.9%
2 vehicles
47.1%
3 vehicles
14.7%
4+ vehicles
7.4%

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

Nerong Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
31.8%
3 bedrooms
57.6%
4 bedrooms
10.6%

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

Nerong Population Mobility

11.4%
moved in the last year
52.7%
moved in the last 5 years
8.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
30.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Nerong Indigenous Population

8.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
23
Indigenous residents
253
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Nerong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Diabetes
10
Heart disease
10
Arthritis
9
Asthma
8
Lung condition
6
Stroke
5
Cancer
3

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

Nerong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.2%
$150-$299/wk
9.7%
$300-$399/wk
9.7%
$400-$499/wk
11.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
6.5%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.2%
$3,500+/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Nerong Family Structure

Couple — no children
49.2%
Couple — children under 15
29.0%
One parent — no children under 15
11.3%
Couple — no children under 15
5.6%
One parent — children under 15
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Nerong Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.4% 7
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Never served
94.6% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Nerong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.6% 12
Did not provide
90.4% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Nerong Children Ever Born

No children
19.6%
1 child
10.9%
2 children
32.6%
3 children
21.7%
4 children
15.2%

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

Nerong When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1971–1980
9

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

Nerong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.7%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
14.0%
30+ hours
15.5%
Did not do domestic work
22.5%

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

Nerong Household Size

1 person
22.1%
2 persons
57.4%
3 persons
11.8%
4 persons
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Nerong Where Residents Moved From

Same address
124
Moved from NSW
8
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

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

Nerong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Nerong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Other Against Property
2
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Nerong Rent Prices & Affordability

36%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $862/wk
Median Rent $310/wk
Rent-to-Income 36.0%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Nerong

≈ $3,735/month
Median rent $310/wk
Left after rent $552/wk
Rent share 36.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Nerong vs State & National Average

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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.