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Nerriga NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Nerriga NSW is 77 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nerriga is $491 per week ($25,532 per year). Median rent in Nerriga is $200 per week ($867 per month). Nerriga has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Nerriga has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nerriga is $680.

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

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Nerriga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Nerriga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$491/wk

$25,532 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$680/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 1 per bedroom

Nerriga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 66.7% (48) Female 33.3% (24)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

77 people · 134.6 km²

Households

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,125

Family income/wk

Nerriga Age Distribution

0-4

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Nerriga Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.7% 12 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.3% 6 dwellings

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

Nerriga Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Nerriga Religion

No Religion

44.4%

Anglican

25.0%

Catholic

19.4%

Not stated

6.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Nerriga Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

39.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

29.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

18.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.5%

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

Nerriga Employment

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Employed full-time

46.3% 31 people

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Employed part-time

11.9% 8 people

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Unemployed

6.0% 4 people

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Not in labour force

35.8% 24 people

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

Nerriga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

70.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

29.2%

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

Nerriga Occupation

Managers

52.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.5%

Community & Personal Service

23.5%

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

Nerriga Field of Study

Engineering

55.6%

Agriculture & Environment

44.4%

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

Nerriga Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Nerriga Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

26.3%

$800-$999/wk

31.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

26.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Nerriga Marital Status

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Married

43.7% 31

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Separated

15.5% 11

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Divorced

12.7% 9

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Widowed

4.2% 3

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Never married

23.9% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Nerriga Ancestry

English

33.0%

Australian

29.8%

Scottish

9.6%

German

6.4%

Irish

6.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.3%

Maltese

4.3%

French

3.2%

Other

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Nerriga School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Nerriga Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.3% 3

✅

No need for assistance

97.7% 129

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

Nerriga Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.0% 12

—

Not a volunteer

81.0% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Nerriga Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Nerriga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

42.5%

Did not go to work

22.5%

Truck

15.0%

Walked only

10.0%

Other

10.0%

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

Nerriga Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.8%

2 vehicles

47.2%

3 vehicles

11.1%

4+ vehicles

13.9%

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

Nerriga Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

23.1%

2 bedrooms

38.5%

3 bedrooms

23.1%

4 bedrooms

15.4%

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

Nerriga Population Mobility

12.1%

moved in the last year

39.1%

moved in the last 5 years

10.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Nerriga Indigenous Population

2.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

137

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Nerriga Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Nerriga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.7%

$1-$149/wk

5.9%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

17.6%

$400-$499/wk

7.8%

$500-$649/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Nerriga Family Structure

Couple — no children

52.0%

Couple — no children under 15

20.0%

One parent — children under 15

12.0%

Couple — children under 15

10.0%

One parent — no children under 15

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Nerriga Military Service

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Previously served

7.7% 5

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Never served

92.3% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Nerriga Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.3% 7

—

Did not provide

88.7% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Nerriga Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Nerriga When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Nerriga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

10.5%

5–14 hours

31.6%

15–29 hours

17.5%

30+ hours

10.5%

Did not do domestic work

29.8%

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

Nerriga Household Size

1 person

20.7%

2 persons

48.3%

3 persons

13.8%

4 persons

17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Nerriga Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Nerriga Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Nerriga Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,062/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.8%

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

If you earn X in Nerriga

Your weekly income

≈ $4,602/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $862/wk

Rent share 18.8%

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Daceyville

Income: $450/wk Rent: $130/wk Save: $70/wk

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Income: $546/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Barham

Income: $571/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $15/wk

Barraba

Income: $470/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $5/wk

Grasmere

Income: $543/wk Rent: $116/wk Save: $84/wk

Peak Hill (NSW)

Income: $503/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $15/wk

Bowenfels

Income: $497/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $15/wk

Nerriga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Berrigal

Pop: 39 Income: $249/wk Rent: $275/wk

Bingeebeebra Creek

Pop: 39 Income: $574/wk

Burnt Yards

Pop: 39 Income: $1,547/wk Rent: $125/wk

Cryon

Pop: 39 Income: $1,075/wk

Donald Creek

Pop: 39 Income: $575/wk Rent: $335/wk

Doyles Creek

Pop: 39 Income: $669/wk Rent: $300/wk

Compare Nerriga

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nerriga

What is the population of Nerriga NSW?

The population of Nerriga NSW is 77 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Nerriga?

The median personal income in Nerriga NSW is $491 per week, or $25,532 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Nerriga?

Median rent in Nerriga NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 18.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Nerriga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nerriga NSW is $680. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nerriga?

The median age in Nerriga NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nerriga a good suburb to live in?

Nerriga is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 77.The median income is $491/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.8% 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: 12939. All dollar figures in AUD.