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Oolong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Oolong NSW is 54 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Oolong is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Oolong is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Oolong has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Oolong has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oolong is $1,733.

There were 6 recorded offences in Oolong in 2024-25, a rate of 111 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (2 offences).

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Oolong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Oolong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$850/wk

$44,200 per year

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Median Rent

$285/wk

$1,235 per month

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 1 per bedroom

Oolong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (25) Female 50.0% (25)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

54 people · 59.5 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Oolong Age Distribution

5-9

15-19

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

60-64

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Oolong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.5% 6 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.5% 5 dwellings

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

Oolong Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Oolong Religion

Anglican

42.9%

No Religion

36.7%

Catholic

8.2%

Pentecostal

6.1%

Uniting Church

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Oolong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

81.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.8%

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

Oolong Employment

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Employed full-time

58.6% 17 people

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Not in labour force

41.4% 12 people

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

Oolong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

42.1%

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

Oolong Occupation

Managers

35.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

Professionals

20.0%

Clerical & Administrative

20.0%

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

Oolong Field of Study

Engineering

28.0%

Information Technology

20.0%

Society & Culture

20.0%

Creative Arts

20.0%

Agriculture & Environment

12.0%

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

Oolong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Oolong Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

33.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

33.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Oolong Marital Status

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Married

57.1% 24

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Divorced

9.5% 4

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Never married

33.3% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Oolong Ancestry

English

38.3%

Australian

27.2%

Irish

11.1%

Dutch

9.9%

Scottish

9.9%

Other

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Oolong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

66.7%

Vocational Education

33.3%

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

Oolong Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 102

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

Oolong Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.1% 6

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Not a volunteer

82.9% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Oolong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Oolong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.3%

Did not go to work

18.8%

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

Oolong Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.8%

2 vehicles

55.6%

3 vehicles

16.7%

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

Oolong Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.3%

3 bedrooms

42.9%

4 bedrooms

42.9%

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

Oolong Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

36.0%

moved in the last 5 years

68.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Oolong Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Oolong Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

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

Oolong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

31.8%

$650-$799/wk

18.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

31.8%

$3,500+/wk

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Oolong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

61.9%

Couple — no children

38.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Oolong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.5% 7

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Did not provide

82.5% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Oolong Children Ever Born

2 children

61.5%

3 children

38.5%

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

Oolong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.6%

5–14 hours

25.6%

15–29 hours

23.3%

Did not do domestic work

32.6%

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

Oolong Household Size

1 person

18.8%

2 persons

37.5%

4 persons

25.0%

5 persons

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Oolong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Oolong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total

Drug Offences

Assault

Sexual Offences

Theft

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2023

2024

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

Oolong Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $285/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.2%

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

If you earn X in Oolong

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $285/wk

Left after rent $1,590/wk

Rent share 15.2%

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Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $105/wk

Molong

Income: $727/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $15/wk

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Income: $721/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $123/wk

Darlington Point

Income: $736/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $85/wk

South Coogee

Income: $958/wk Rent: $207/wk Save: $78/wk

Forbes (NSW)

Income: $706/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $55/wk

West Wyalong

Income: $778/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $55/wk

Oolong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Back Creek (Tweed - NSW)

Pop: 27 Income: $524/wk Rent: $350/wk

Baerami Creek

Pop: 27 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bobundara

Pop: 27 Income: $850/wk Rent: $270/wk

Boorga

Pop: 27 Income: $1,187/wk

Cadgee (NSW)

Pop: 27 Income: $450/wk

Clare (NSW)

Pop: 27 Income: $1,291/wk

Compare Oolong

Oolong vs Back Creek (Tweed - NSW) →Oolong vs Baerami Creek →Oolong vs Bobundara →Oolong vs Boorga →

Frequently Asked Questions About Oolong

What is the population of Oolong NSW?

The population of Oolong NSW is 54 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Oolong?

The median personal income in Oolong NSW is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Oolong?

Median rent in Oolong NSW is $285 per week ($1,235 per month).Rent represents 15.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Oolong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oolong NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Oolong?

The median age in Oolong NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Oolong a good suburb to live in?

Oolong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 54.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.2% 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: 13098. All dollar figures in AUD.