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O'Connell NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for O'Connell, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of O'Connell NSW is 653 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in O'Connell is $1,024 per week ($53,248 per year). Median rent in O'Connell is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). O'Connell has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. O'Connell has a population density of 5.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in O'Connell is England. The most common religion is Catholic (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in O'Connell is $2,200.
There were 2 recorded offences in O'Connell in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).
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O'Connell Population
O'Connell Median Income & Rent
O'Connell Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
O'Connell Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
O'Connell Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
O'Connell Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
O'Connell Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
O'Connell Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
O'Connell Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
O'Connell Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
O'Connell Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
O'Connell Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
O'Connell Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
O'Connell Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
O'Connell Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
O'Connell Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
O'Connell Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
O'Connell School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
O'Connell Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
O'Connell Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
O'Connell Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
O'Connell How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
O'Connell Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
O'Connell Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
O'Connell Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
O'Connell Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
O'Connell Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
O'Connell Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
O'Connell Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
O'Connell Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
O'Connell Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
O'Connell Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
O'Connell When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
O'Connell Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
O'Connell Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
O'Connell Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
O'Connell Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
O'Connell Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
O'Connell Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About O'Connell
What is the population of O'Connell NSW?
The population of O'Connell NSW is 653 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.5 people per km².O'Connell is ranked #4,618 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in O'Connell?
The median personal income in O'Connell NSW is $1,024 per week, or $53,248 per year.The median household income is $2,578 per week.Family income is $2,907 per week.O'Connell is ranked #1,083 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in O'Connell?
Median rent in O'Connell NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 9.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.O'Connell ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in O'Connell?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in O'Connell NSW is $2,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in O'Connell?
The median age in O'Connell NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is O'Connell a good suburb to live in?
O'Connell is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 653.The median income is $1,024/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.7% 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: 13063. All dollar figures in AUD.