Suburbs North Star

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North Star NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of North Star NSW is 214 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Star is $1,097 per week ($57,044 per year). Median rent in North Star is $140 per week ($607 per month). North Star has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. North Star has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in North Star is England. The most common religion is Not stated (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans.

There were 3 recorded offences in North Star in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (2 offences).

North Star Map

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📍 North Star, New South Wales — 28.9108°S, 150.4207°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

North Star Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

North Star Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,097/wk
$57,044 per year
#715 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$140/wk
$607 per month
#8391 of 14,663
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Median Age
38years
Same as than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

North Star Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (108) Female 51.8% (116)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
214 people · 904.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,978
Family income/wk

North Star 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

North Star Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
78.3% 18 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
21.7% 5 dwellings

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

North Star Country of Birth

Australia
95.3%
England
4.7%

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

North Star Religion

Not stated
35.5%
Anglican
33.5%
No Religion
15.8%
Catholic
11.3%
Baptist
2.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

North Star Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.9%

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

North Star Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans
100.0%

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

North Star Employment

💼
Employed full-time
62.8% 71 people
⏰
Employed part-time
19.5% 22 people
🏠
Not in labour force
17.7% 20 people

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

North Star Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
37.2%
Certificate III/IV
34.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
27.9%

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

North Star Occupation

Managers
56.5%
Clerical & Administrative
17.4%
Professionals
13.0%
Labourers
13.0%

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

North Star Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
38.6%
Management & Commerce
25.0%
Health
20.5%
Education
9.1%
Engineering
6.8%

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

North Star Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

North Star Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
18.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.3%
$4,000+/wk
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

North Star Marital Status

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Married
72.6% 114
📋
Divorced
1.9% 3
🕊️
Widowed
2.5% 4
👤
Never married
22.9% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

North Star Ancestry

English
40.9%
Australian
27.9%
Scottish
9.6%
Irish
7.7%
German
5.8%
Other
4.3%
Dutch
1.9%
South African
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

North Star School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
35.7%
Pre-school
21.4%
Primary — Catholic
21.4%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
21.4%

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

North Star Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 286

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

North Star Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
42.3% 47
—
Not a volunteer
57.7% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

North Star Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

North Star How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.6%
Walked only
14.1%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Did not go to work
4.7%

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

North Star Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.5%
2 vehicles
41.2%
3 vehicles
19.6%
4+ vehicles
15.7%

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

North Star Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
5.8%
3 bedrooms
34.6%
4 bedrooms
38.5%
5 bedrooms
21.2%

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

North Star Population Mobility

7.9%
moved in the last year
26.5%
moved in the last 5 years
2.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

North Star Indigenous Population

1.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
285
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

North Star Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
5
Asthma
3
Diabetes
3
Mental health
3

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

North Star Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
8.4%
$150-$299/wk
3.2%
$300-$399/wk
6.3%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.4%
$800-$999/wk
10.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.6%
$3,500+/wk
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

North Star Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
55.0%
Couple — no children
35.0%
Couple — no children under 15
5.0%
One parent — no children under 15
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

North Star Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.4% 5
👤
Never served
95.6% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

North Star Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
10.2% 11
—
Did not provide
89.8% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

North Star Children Ever Born

No children
53.1%
2 children
9.4%
3 children
28.1%
4 children
9.4%

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

North Star When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6
2001–2010
4
2011–2015
4

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

North Star Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.0%
5–14 hours
26.3%
15–29 hours
11.0%
30+ hours
15.3%
Did not do domestic work
25.4%

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

North Star Household Size

1 person
28.4%
2 persons
37.3%
3 persons
9.0%
4 persons
9.0%
5 persons
16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

North Star Where Residents Moved From

Same address
140
Moved from NSW
8
Moved from QLD
4

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

North Star Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

North Star Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Other Against Property
2
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

North Star Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
973
avg ICSEA score
22
total students
North Star Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 22 students
973
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 Star Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,786/wk
Median Rent $140/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.8%

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

If you earn X in North Star

≈ $7,739/month
Median rent $140/wk
Left after rent $1,646/wk
Rent share 7.8%

North Star vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bora Ridge
Pop: 107 Income: $466/wk Rent: $300/wk
Breadalbane (NSW)
Pop: 107 Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $277/wk
Bumbaldry
Pop: 107 Income: $602/wk Rent: $175/wk
Bunnaloo
Pop: 107 Income: $575/wk Rent: $75/wk
Cootralantra
Pop: 107 Income: $616/wk Rent: $330/wk
Kikiamah
Pop: 107 Income: $743/wk Rent: $213/wk

Compare North Star

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Star

What is the population of North Star NSW?

The population of North Star NSW is 214 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².North Star is ranked #6,778 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in North Star?

The median personal income in North Star NSW is $1,097 per week, or $57,044 per year.The median household income is $1,786 per week.Family income is $1,978 per week.North Star is ranked #715 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in North Star?

Median rent in North Star NSW is $140 per week ($607 per month).Rent represents 7.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.North Star ranks #8,391 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in North Star?

The median age in North Star NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is North Star a good suburb to live in?

North Star is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 214.The median income is $1,097/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.8% 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: 13018. All dollar figures in AUD.