Ootha NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ootha NSW is 44 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ootha is $634 per week ($32,968 per year). Median rent in Ootha is $213 per week ($923 per month). Ootha has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Ootha has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ootha is $600.

There were 4 recorded offences in Ootha in 2023-24, a rate of 91 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (2 offences).

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Ootha Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Ootha Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$634/wk
$32,968 per year
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Median Rent
$213/wk
$923 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$600/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ootha Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (20) Female 50.0% (20)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
44 people · 252.5 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Ootha Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ootha Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
73.3% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
26.7% 4 dwellings

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

Ootha Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Ootha Religion

Catholic
28.9%
No Religion
26.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
15.6%
Uniting Church
13.3%
Not stated
8.9%
Anglican
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ootha Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.4%

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

Ootha Employment

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Employed full-time
40.0% 14 people
Employed part-time
22.9% 8 people
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Not in labour force
37.1% 13 people

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

Ootha Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
56.3%
Certificate III/IV
43.8%

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

Ootha Occupation

Managers
33.3%
Professionals
33.3%
Labourers
33.3%

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

Ootha Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Society & Culture
50.0%

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

Ootha Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ootha Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
33.3%
$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ootha Marital Status

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Married
83.3% 20
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Never married
16.7% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ootha Ancestry

Australian
37.1%
English
32.3%
Scottish
16.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.8%
Filipino
4.8%
German
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ootha School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
62.5%
Primary — Government
37.5%

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

Ootha Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 84

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

Ootha Volunteering

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Volunteer
43.3% 13
Not a volunteer
56.7% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ootha How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Ootha Car Ownership

3 vehicles
100.0%

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

Ootha Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
41.7%
4 bedrooms
25.0%
5 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Ootha Population Mobility

6.5%
moved in the last year
26.8%
moved in the last 5 years
63.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ootha Indigenous Population

3.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
79
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ootha Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
4

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

Ootha Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
20.0%
$500-$649/wk
15.0%
$650-$799/wk
15.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ootha Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.0%
Couple — no children
41.7%
One parent — children under 15
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ootha Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
27.8% 10
Did not provide
72.2% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ootha Children Ever Born

No children
62.5%
3 children
37.5%

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

Ootha Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
7.7%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
17.9%
30+ hours
20.5%
Did not do domestic work
20.5%

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

Ootha Household Size

1 person
42.9%
2 persons
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ootha Where Residents Moved From

Same address
43
Moved from NSW
3

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

Ootha Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ootha Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 4 total

Other Against Property
2
Theft
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023

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

Ootha Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,166/wk
Median Rent $213/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.3%

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

If you earn X in Ootha

≈ $5,053/month
Median rent $213/wk
Left after rent $953/wk
Rent share 18.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Ootha vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ootha

What is the population of Ootha NSW?

The population of Ootha NSW is 44 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Ootha?

The median personal income in Ootha NSW is $634 per week, or $32,968 per year.The median household income is $1,166 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Ootha?

Median rent in Ootha NSW is $213 per week ($923 per month).Rent represents 18.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Ootha?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ootha NSW is $600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ootha?

The median age in Ootha NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ootha a good suburb to live in?

Ootha is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 44.The median income is $634/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.3% 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: 13100. All dollar figures in AUD.