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Ophir NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ophir NSW is 128 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ophir is $702 per week ($36,504 per year). Median rent in Ophir is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Ophir has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Ophir has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ophir is $2,453.

There were 2 recorded offences in Ophir in 2024-25, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Ophir Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ophir Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$702/wk

$36,504 per year

#5454 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,453/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Ophir Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (63) Female 50.8% (65)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

128 people · 146.9 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,333

Family income/wk

Ophir Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ophir Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.6% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.4% 19 dwellings

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

Ophir Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Ophir Religion

Anglican

32.5%

No Religion

28.5%

Catholic

21.1%

Not stated

14.6%

Baptist

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ophir Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.1%

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

Ophir Employment

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Employed full-time

39.3% 33 people

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Employed part-time

28.6% 24 people

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Not in labour force

32.1% 27 people

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

Ophir Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.6%

Bachelor Degree

36.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.3%

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

Ophir Occupation

Professionals

40.5%

Clerical & Administrative

18.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.2%

Community & Personal Service

16.2%

Managers

8.1%

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

Ophir Field of Study

Society & Culture

19.0%

Engineering

16.7%

Health

14.3%

Creative Arts

11.9%

Management & Commerce

11.9%

Agriculture & Environment

9.5%

Education

9.5%

Architecture & Building

7.1%

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

Ophir Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ophir Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

8.3%

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

19.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

19.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.3%

$4,000+/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ophir Marital Status

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Married

51.5% 53

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Divorced

2.9% 3

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Widowed

8.7% 9

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Never married

36.9% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ophir Ancestry

Australian

40.7%

English

37.3%

Irish

12.0%

Scottish

5.3%

South African

2.7%

Italian

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ophir School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

28.2%

Primary — Government

17.9%

Primary — Catholic

12.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.8%

Pre-school

10.3%

Secondary — Catholic

10.3%

Secondary — Government

7.7%

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

Ophir Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.4% 3

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No need for assistance

98.6% 219

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

Ophir Volunteering

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Volunteer

11.1% 10

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Not a volunteer

88.9% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ophir Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ophir How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.6%

Did not go to work

9.1%

Car (passenger)

7.3%

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

Ophir Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.2%

2 vehicles

53.7%

3 vehicles

17.1%

4+ vehicles

17.1%

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

Ophir Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.1%

2 bedrooms

21.4%

3 bedrooms

23.8%

4 bedrooms

40.5%

5 bedrooms

7.1%

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

Ophir Population Mobility

5.5%

moved in the last year

23.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ophir Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

225

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ophir Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Cancer

Asthma

Mental health

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

Ophir Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.2%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$300-$399/wk

11.4%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

15.2%

$800-$999/wk

3.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ophir Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.7%

Couple — no children

27.9%

Couple — no children under 15

26.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

One parent — children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ophir Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

7.5% 7

—

Did not provide

92.5% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ophir Children Ever Born

No children

35.3%

3 children

47.1%

4 children

17.6%

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

Ophir Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.1%

5–14 hours

34.1%

15–29 hours

18.7%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

13.2%

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

Ophir Household Size

1 person

22.0%

2 persons

43.9%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

7.3%

5 persons

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ophir Where Residents Moved From

Same address

104

Moved from NSW

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

Ophir Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

70.6%

Step family — no other children

29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ophir Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Property Damage

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Ophir Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,100/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.3%

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

If you earn X in Ophir

Your weekly income

≈ $9,100/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $1,820/wk

Rent share 13.3%

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Income: $775/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $80/wk

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Income: $706/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $778/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $50/wk

Tumut

Income: $655/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $35/wk

Ophir vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Braefield

Pop: 64 Income: $754/wk

Harpers Hill

Pop: 64 Income: $790/wk Rent: $273/wk

Jembaicumbene

Pop: 64 Income: $937/wk Rent: $200/wk

Long Point (Singleton - NSW)

Pop: 64 Income: $1,083/wk Rent: $375/wk

Mandemar

Pop: 64 Income: $866/wk Rent: $428/wk

Melville (NSW)

Pop: 64 Income: $1,274/wk Rent: $498/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ophir

What is the population of Ophir NSW?

The population of Ophir NSW is 128 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Ophir is ranked #8,226 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ophir?

The median personal income in Ophir NSW is $702 per week, or $36,504 per year.The median household income is $2,100 per week.Family income is $2,333 per week.Ophir is ranked #5,454 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ophir?

Median rent in Ophir NSW is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 13.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ophir ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ophir?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ophir NSW is $2,453. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ophir?

The median age in Ophir NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ophir a good suburb to live in?

Ophir is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 128.The median income is $702/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.3% 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: 13101. All dollar figures in AUD.