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North Rothbury NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of North Rothbury NSW is 2,502 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Rothbury is $1,025 per week ($53,300 per year). Median rent in North Rothbury is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). North Rothbury has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. North Rothbury has a population density of 142.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in North Rothbury is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Rothbury is $2,000.

There were 101 recorded offences in North Rothbury in 2025-26, a rate of 40 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (31 offences).

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North Rothbury Population

residents (Census 2021)

North Rothbury Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,025/wk

$53,300 per year

#1066 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$450/wk

$1,950 per month

#1049 of 14,663

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Median Age

30years

8 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

North Rothbury Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (1,222) Female 51.2% (1,280)

Population Density

142.3

people per km²

2,502 people · 17.6 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,381

Family income/wk

North Rothbury 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)

North Rothbury Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

24.6% 132 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

75.4% 405 dwellings

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

North Rothbury Country of Birth

Australia

95.7%

England

2.4%

Hong Kong

0.8%

India

0.7%

Egypt

0.4%

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

North Rothbury Religion

No Religion

45.7%

Catholic

23.7%

Anglican

18.6%

Not stated

5.1%

Uniting Church

2.5%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Baptist

1.2%

Pentecostal

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

North Rothbury Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.1%

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

North Rothbury Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

23.5%

Spanish

17.6%

Vietnamese

14.7%

French

8.8%

IAL Punjabi

8.8%

Italian

8.8%

Malayalam

8.8%

Other

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

North Rothbury Employment

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Employed full-time

51.7% 837 people

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Employed part-time

20.8% 337 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 46 people

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Not in labour force

24.7% 400 people

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

North Rothbury Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.8%

Bachelor Degree

20.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.7%

Postgraduate Degree

4.1%

Certificate I/II

3.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.4%

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

North Rothbury Occupation

Professionals

20.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

13.8%

Community & Personal Service

12.2%

Managers

11.5%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Labourers

5.6%

Sales Workers

5.2%

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

North Rothbury Field of Study

Engineering

27.4%

Management & Commerce

21.5%

Health

10.6%

Society & Culture

10.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.6%

Education

7.5%

Architecture & Building

5.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.4%

Agriculture & Environment

2.1%

Creative Arts

2.1%

Information Technology

1.5%

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

North Rothbury Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

North Rothbury Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

0.5%

$300-$399/wk

0.7%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

4.4%

$800-$999/wk

4.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.0%

$4,000+/wk

12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

North Rothbury Marital Status

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Married

45.5% 820

↔️

Separated

4.5% 82

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Divorced

7.7% 138

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Widowed

2.0% 36

👤

Never married

40.3% 727

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

North Rothbury Ancestry

Australian

32.9%

English

31.5%

Irish

8.0%

Scottish

7.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.8%

Other

5.1%

German

3.7%

Italian

2.3%

Dutch

0.9%

Polish

0.8%

Filipino

0.7%

Welsh

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

North Rothbury School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

23.9%

Pre-school

18.1%

Primary — Catholic

12.6%

Secondary — Government

12.1%

Vocational Education

11.5%

Secondary — Catholic

8.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.5%

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

North Rothbury Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.1% 197

✅

No need for assistance

95.9% 4,597

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

North Rothbury Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

11.5% 201

—

Not a volunteer

88.5% 1,541

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

North Rothbury Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.0%

$300-$449/mo

1.4%

$600-$799/mo

3.8%

$800-$999/mo

3.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

37.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

North Rothbury How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.7%

Did not go to work

18.9%

Car (passenger)

3.7%

Truck

1.0%

Other

0.5%

Walked only

0.3%

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

North Rothbury Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.2%

1 vehicle

27.0%

2 vehicles

49.8%

3 vehicles

15.0%

4+ vehicles

7.0%

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

North Rothbury Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.6%

2 bedrooms

5.1%

3 bedrooms

24.7%

4 bedrooms

63.6%

5 bedrooms

5.5%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

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

North Rothbury Population Mobility

27.8%

moved in the last year

73.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

74.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

North Rothbury Indigenous Population

8.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

404

Indigenous residents

4,431

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

North Rothbury Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

254

Asthma

125

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

North Rothbury Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.1%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

1.8%

$500-$649/wk

1.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

North Rothbury Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.6%

Couple — no children

23.5%

One parent — children under 15

13.0%

Couple — no children under 15

9.7%

One parent — no children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

North Rothbury Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.6% 10

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 3

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Previously served

3.6% 63

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Never served

95.6% 1,670

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

North Rothbury Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.5% 182

—

Did not provide

89.5% 1,553

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

North Rothbury Children Ever Born

No children

34.4%

1 child

14.4%

2 children

27.4%

3 children

18.1%

4 children

4.2%

5+ children

1.6%

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

North Rothbury When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

2020

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

North Rothbury Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.9%

5–14 hours

31.3%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

11.5%

Did not do domestic work

21.5%

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

North Rothbury Household Size

1 person

16.9%

2 persons

31.5%

3 persons

18.2%

4 persons

21.4%

5 persons

8.5%

6+ persons

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

North Rothbury Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,703

Moved from NSW

453

Moved — same area (SA2)

162

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

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

North Rothbury Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.3%

Step family — no other children

16.5%

Blended family — no other children

5.0%

Intact family — other children present

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

North Rothbury Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 101 total

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Sexual Offences

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

North Rothbury Schools

schools nearby

government

949

avg ICSEA score

540

total students

Branxton Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 540 students

949

ICSEA

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

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North Rothbury Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,206/wk

Median Rent $450/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.4%

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

If you earn X in North Rothbury

Your weekly income

≈ $9,559/month

Median rent $450/wk

Left after rent $1,756/wk

Rent share 20.4%

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North Rothbury vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,252 Income: $772/wk Rent: $203/wk

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Pop: 1,252 Income: $687/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Pop: 1,262 Income: $595/wk Rent: $170/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Rothbury

What is the population of North Rothbury NSW?

The population of North Rothbury NSW is 2,502 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 142.3 people per km².North Rothbury is ranked #2,721 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in North Rothbury?

The median personal income in North Rothbury NSW is $1,025 per week, or $53,300 per year.The median household income is $2,206 per week.Family income is $2,381 per week.North Rothbury is ranked #1,066 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in North Rothbury?

Median rent in North Rothbury NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.North Rothbury ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in North Rothbury?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Rothbury 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 North Rothbury?

The median age in North Rothbury NSW is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is North Rothbury a good suburb to live in?

North Rothbury is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,502.The median income is $1,025/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% 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: 13014. All dollar figures in AUD.