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Nords Wharf NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Nords Wharf NSW is 895 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nords Wharf is $752 per week ($39,104 per year). Median rent in Nords Wharf is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Nords Wharf has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Nords Wharf has a population density of 292.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Nords Wharf is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nords Wharf is $2,000.

There were 5 recorded offences in Nords Wharf in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Nords Wharf Population

residents (Census 2021)

Nords Wharf Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$752/wk

$39,104 per year

#4475 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Nords Wharf Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (442) Female 50.3% (448)

Population Density

292.4

people per km²

895 people · 3.1 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,947

Family income/wk

Nords Wharf 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Nords Wharf Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.2% 142 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.8% 141 dwellings

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

Nords Wharf Country of Birth

Australia

95.8%

England

3.4%

Germany

0.7%

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

Nords Wharf Religion

No Religion

52.1%

Catholic

20.5%

Anglican

12.3%

Uniting Church

4.7%

Not stated

3.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.7%

Baptist

2.4%

Pentecostal

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Nords Wharf Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.9%

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

Nords Wharf Employment

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Employed full-time

30.5% 199 people

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Employed part-time

25.9% 169 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 17 people

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Not in labour force

41.0% 267 people

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

Nords Wharf Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.8%

Bachelor Degree

23.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.6%

Postgraduate Degree

7.0%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.7%

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

Nords Wharf Occupation

Professionals

26.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.9%

Managers

14.3%

Community & Personal Service

13.6%

Clerical & Administrative

12.6%

Labourers

6.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.0%

Sales Workers

2.3%

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

Nords Wharf Field of Study

Engineering

21.5%

Management & Commerce

17.9%

Society & Culture

14.0%

Health

14.0%

Architecture & Building

12.9%

Education

9.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.6%

Creative Arts

2.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.4%

Agriculture & Environment

1.1%

Information Technology

1.1%

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

Nords Wharf Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Nords Wharf Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.5%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

0.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

5.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.1%

$4,000+/wk

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Nords Wharf Marital Status

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Married

53.5% 384

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Separated

3.9% 28

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Divorced

10.7% 77

🕊️

Widowed

4.5% 32

👤

Never married

27.4% 197

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Nords Wharf Ancestry

English

35.7%

Australian

29.9%

Irish

9.2%

Scottish

9.2%

German

4.5%

Other

3.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

Italian

1.7%

Dutch

0.9%

New Zealander

0.9%

Korean

0.7%

Lebanese

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Nords Wharf School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.0%

Secondary — Government

24.9%

Pre-school

13.0%

Vocational Education

10.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.1%

Secondary — Catholic

2.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.1%

Primary — Catholic

1.6%

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

Nords Wharf Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.6% 81

✅

No need for assistance

95.4% 1,670

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

Nords Wharf Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.8% 110

—

Not a volunteer

84.2% 586

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Nords Wharf Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

2.6%

$600-$799/mo

2.6%

$800-$999/mo

2.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

17.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Nords Wharf How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.0%

Did not go to work

20.8%

Car (passenger)

4.9%

Other

2.3%

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

Nords Wharf Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.9%

1 vehicle

23.3%

2 vehicles

55.8%

3 vehicles

11.5%

4+ vehicles

8.6%

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

Nords Wharf Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.8%

2 bedrooms

12.7%

3 bedrooms

42.6%

4 bedrooms

32.6%

5 bedrooms

9.4%

6+ bedrooms

0.9%

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

Nords Wharf Population Mobility

11.9%

moved in the last year

33.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Nords Wharf Indigenous Population

2.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,680

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Nords Wharf Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

Kidney disease

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

Nords Wharf Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Nords Wharf Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.9%

Couple — no children

31.6%

Couple — no children under 15

13.4%

One parent — children under 15

9.2%

One parent — no children under 15

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Nords Wharf Military Service

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Previously served

2.7% 19

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Never served

97.3% 675

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Nords Wharf Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.5% 136

—

Did not provide

80.5% 562

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Nords Wharf Children Ever Born

No children

19.2%

1 child

8.9%

2 children

37.3%

3 children

25.4%

4 children

9.2%

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

Nords Wharf When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

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

Nords Wharf Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.5%

5–14 hours

28.0%

15–29 hours

17.8%

30+ hours

13.7%

Did not do domestic work

21.0%

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

Nords Wharf Household Size

1 person

21.2%

2 persons

39.4%

3 persons

14.8%

4 persons

15.1%

5 persons

8.4%

6+ persons

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Nords Wharf Where Residents Moved From

Same address

757

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Nords Wharf Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

72.5%

Step family — no other children

19.6%

Blended family — no other children

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Nords Wharf Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Nords Wharf Schools

schools nearby

government

988

avg ICSEA score

531

total students

Nords Wharf Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 180 students

1023

ICSEA

Gwandalan Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 351 students

953

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Nords Wharf Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,679/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.8%

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

If you earn X in Nords Wharf

Your weekly income

≈ $7,276/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,279/wk

Rent share 23.8%

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Nords Wharf vs State & National Average

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Pop: 450 Income: $785/wk Rent: $265/wk

Koorawatha

Pop: 450 Income: $485/wk Rent: $220/wk

Darawank

Pop: 451 Income: $610/wk Rent: $335/wk

Tottenham (NSW)

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Pop: 452 Income: $803/wk Rent: $231/wk

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Pop: 454 Income: $980/wk Rent: $485/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nords Wharf

What is the population of Nords Wharf NSW?

The population of Nords Wharf NSW is 895 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 292.4 people per km².Nords Wharf is ranked #4,138 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nords Wharf?

The median personal income in Nords Wharf NSW is $752 per week, or $39,104 per year.The median household income is $1,679 per week.Family income is $1,947 per week.Nords Wharf is ranked #4,475 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nords Wharf?

Median rent in Nords Wharf NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 23.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Nords Wharf ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Nords Wharf?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nords Wharf NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nords Wharf?

The median age in Nords Wharf NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nords Wharf a good suburb to live in?

Nords Wharf is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 895.The median income is $752/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.8% 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: 12985. All dollar figures in AUD.