Niangala NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Niangala NSW is 149 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Niangala is $629 per week ($32,708 per year). Median rent in Niangala is $80 per week ($347 per month). Niangala has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Niangala has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Niangala is $1,259.

There were 10 recorded offences in Niangala in 2025-26, a rate of 67 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (7 offences).

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Niangala Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Niangala Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$629/wk
$32,708 per year
#6627 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$80/wk
$347 per month
#8727 of 14,663
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,259/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Niangala Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (80) Female 47.4% (72)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
149 people · 691.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Niangala Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
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)

Niangala Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
47.5% 19 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
52.5% 21 dwellings

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

Niangala Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Niangala Religion

Anglican
35.4%
No Religion
29.2%
Catholic
19.4%
Not stated
7.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.6%
Uniting Church
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Niangala Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.1%

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

Niangala Employment

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Employed full-time
60.4% 64 people
Employed part-time
11.3% 12 people
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Not in labour force
28.3% 30 people

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

Niangala Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
24.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.4%
Certificate I/II
5.6%

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

Niangala Occupation

Managers
49.1%
Professionals
14.5%
Labourers
12.7%
Clerical & Administrative
9.1%
Community & Personal Service
7.3%
Sales Workers
7.3%

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

Niangala Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
22.0%
Engineering
19.5%
Management & Commerce
19.5%
Education
12.2%
Health
12.2%
Society & Culture
7.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.3%

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

Niangala Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Niangala Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
13.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
24.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Niangala Marital Status

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Married
70.0% 84
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Divorced
12.5% 15
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Widowed
3.3% 4
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Never married
14.2% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Niangala Ancestry

Australian
34.9%
English
25.8%
Irish
9.6%
Scottish
7.7%
German
5.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.8%
New Zealander
4.8%
Other
2.9%
French
2.4%
Welsh
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Niangala School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
40.0%
Pre-school
30.0%
Primary — Catholic
15.0%
Secondary — Government
15.0%

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

Niangala Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.7% 15
No need for assistance
94.3% 249

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

Niangala Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.6% 29
Not a volunteer
72.4% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Niangala Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
36.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
63.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Niangala How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.8%
Walked only
14.6%
Did not go to work
14.6%

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

Niangala Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.9%
1 vehicle
5.9%
2 vehicles
47.1%
3 vehicles
27.5%
4+ vehicles
13.7%

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

Niangala Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
10.0%
3 bedrooms
42.0%
4 bedrooms
36.0%
5 bedrooms
12.0%

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

Niangala Population Mobility

6.2%
moved in the last year
28.1%
moved in the last 5 years
1.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Niangala Indigenous Population

5.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
14
Indigenous residents
248
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Niangala Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
9
Mental health
6
Lung condition
6
Asthma
5
Cancer
4
Heart disease
3
Stroke
3

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

Niangala Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.4%
$150-$299/wk
12.3%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Niangala Family Structure

Couple — no children
49.1%
Couple — children under 15
44.8%
Couple — no children under 15
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Niangala Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.0% 16
Did not provide
85.0% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Niangala Children Ever Born

No children
13.2%
1 child
7.9%
2 children
23.7%
3 children
26.3%
4 children
28.9%

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

Niangala When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Niangala Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.5%
5–14 hours
35.1%
15–29 hours
16.2%
30+ hours
10.8%
Did not do domestic work
15.3%

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

Niangala Household Size

1 person
20.4%
2 persons
53.7%
3 persons
13.0%
5 persons
7.4%
6+ persons
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Niangala Where Residents Moved From

Same address
121
Moved from NSW
5
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Niangala Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Niangala Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 10 total

Other Against Property
7
Other Against Person
2
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Niangala Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $80/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.8%

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

If you earn X in Niangala

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $80/wk
Left after rent $1,295/wk
Rent share 5.8%

Niangala vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Niangala

What is the population of Niangala NSW?

The population of Niangala NSW is 149 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².Niangala is ranked #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Niangala?

The median personal income in Niangala NSW is $629 per week, or $32,708 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Niangala is ranked #6,627 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Niangala?

Median rent in Niangala NSW is $80 per week ($347 per month).Rent represents 5.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Niangala ranks #8,727 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Niangala?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Niangala NSW is $1,259. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Niangala?

The median age in Niangala NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Niangala a good suburb to live in?

Niangala is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 149.The median income is $629/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.8% 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: 12971. All dollar figures in AUD.