Obley NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Obley NSW is 94 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Obley is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Obley is $100 per week ($433 per month). Obley has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Obley has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (28% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Obley is $1,637.

There were 1 recorded offences in Obley in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Obley Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Obley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,637/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Obley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (47) Female 48.4% (44)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
94 people · 326.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Obley Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
30-34
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Obley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
63.0% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.0% 10 dwellings

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

Obley Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Obley Religion

Catholic
28.2%
Anglican
22.4%
No Religion
17.6%
Baptist
14.1%
Not stated
14.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Obley Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
47.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
36.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.6%

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

Obley Employment

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Employed full-time
55.9% 33 people
Employed part-time
13.6% 8 people
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Not in labour force
30.5% 18 people

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

Obley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
65.9%
Bachelor Degree
24.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.8%

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

Obley Occupation

Managers
38.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.0%
Professionals
14.3%
Clerical & Administrative
14.3%
Labourers
14.3%

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

Obley Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
24.2%
Engineering
21.2%
Health
15.2%
Management & Commerce
15.2%
Education
12.1%
Society & Culture
12.1%

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

Obley Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Obley Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
14.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
18.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.8%
$4,000+/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Obley Marital Status

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Married
73.9% 51
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Divorced
8.7% 6
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Widowed
5.8% 4
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Never married
11.6% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Obley Ancestry

Australian
40.4%
English
36.7%
Scottish
11.0%
Irish
9.2%
Italian
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Obley School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
33.3%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
33.3%
Vocational Education
33.3%

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

Obley Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.1% 8
No need for assistance
94.9% 150

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

Obley Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.6% 18
Not a volunteer
71.4% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Obley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.4%
Did not go to work
22.6%

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

Obley Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
8.3%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Obley Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
13.6%
3 bedrooms
31.8%
4 bedrooms
54.5%

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

Obley Population Mobility

6.5%
moved in the last year
11.1%
moved in the last 5 years
58.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Obley Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
148
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Obley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Arthritis
8
Stroke
6
Asthma
4

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

Obley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
18.9%
$800-$999/wk
13.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
24.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$3,500+/wk
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Obley Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.7%
Couple — children under 15
40.0%
Couple — no children under 15
10.0%
One parent — children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Obley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
27.5% 19
Did not provide
72.5% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Obley Children Ever Born

2 children
60.0%
3 children
40.0%

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

Obley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.8%
5–14 hours
41.0%
15–29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
16.4%
Did not do domestic work
13.1%

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

Obley Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
46.9%
3 persons
15.6%
4 persons
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Obley Where Residents Moved From

Same address
72
Moved from NSW
5

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

Obley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Obley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Obley Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,406/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.1%

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

If you earn X in Obley

≈ $6,093/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $1,306/wk
Rent share 7.1%

Obley vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Obley

What is the population of Obley NSW?

The population of Obley NSW is 94 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Obley?

The median personal income in Obley NSW is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,406 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Obley?

Median rent in Obley NSW is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 7.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Obley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Obley NSW is $1,637. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Obley?

The median age in Obley NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Obley a good suburb to live in?

Obley is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 94.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.1% 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: 13080. All dollar figures in AUD.