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North Shore NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for North Shore, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of North Shore NSW is 371 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Shore is $766 per week ($39,832 per year). Median rent in North Shore is $388 per week ($1,681 per month). North Shore has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. North Shore has a population density of 19.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in North Shore is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Shore is $1,517.
There were 3 recorded offences in North Shore in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).
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North Shore Population
North Shore Median Income & Rent
North Shore Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
North Shore Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
North Shore Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
North Shore Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
North Shore Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
North Shore Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
North Shore Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
North Shore Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
North Shore Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
North Shore Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
North Shore Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
North Shore Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
North Shore Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
North Shore Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
North Shore Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
North Shore School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
North Shore Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
North Shore Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
North Shore Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
North Shore How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
North Shore Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
North Shore Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
North Shore Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
North Shore Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
North Shore Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
North Shore Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
North Shore Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
North Shore Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
North Shore Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
North Shore Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
North Shore When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
North Shore Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
North Shore Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
North Shore Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
North Shore Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
North Shore Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
North Shore Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About North Shore
What is the population of North Shore NSW?
The population of North Shore NSW is 371 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.5 people per km².North Shore is ranked #5,559 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in North Shore?
The median personal income in North Shore NSW is $766 per week, or $39,832 per year.The median household income is $1,478 per week.Family income is $1,786 per week.North Shore is ranked #4,211 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in North Shore?
Median rent in North Shore NSW is $388 per week ($1,681 per month).Rent represents 26.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.North Shore ranks #2,364 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in North Shore?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Shore NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in North Shore?
The median age in North Shore NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is North Shore a good suburb to live in?
North Shore is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 371.The median income is $766/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.3% 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: 13016. All dollar figures in AUD.