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Osterley NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Osterley NSW is 132 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Osterley is $949 per week ($49,348 per year). Median rent in Osterley is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Osterley has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Osterley has a population density of 35.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (28% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Osterley is $2,015.

There were 1 recorded offences in Osterley in 2024-25, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Osterley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Osterley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$949/wk

$49,348 per year

#1620 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,015/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Osterley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.6% (58) Female 55.4% (72)

Population Density

35.9

people per km²

132 people · 3.7 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,562

Family income/wk

Osterley Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Osterley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.1% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.9% 22 dwellings

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

Osterley Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Osterley Religion

Catholic

27.9%

Anglican

24.0%

No Religion

17.8%

Christian (other)

10.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

7.0%

Not stated

7.0%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Osterley Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

54.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

42.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.3%

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

Osterley Employment

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Employed full-time

40.4% 38 people

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Employed part-time

23.4% 22 people

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Unemployed

4.3% 4 people

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Not in labour force

31.9% 30 people

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

Osterley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.5%

Bachelor Degree

21.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.7%

Certificate I/II

8.7%

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

Osterley Occupation

Professionals

26.1%

Clerical & Administrative

19.6%

Community & Personal Service

15.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.0%

Sales Workers

13.0%

Managers

6.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.5%

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

Osterley Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.3%

Architecture & Building

21.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

16.2%

Education

13.5%

Engineering

8.1%

Society & Culture

8.1%

Health

8.1%

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

Osterley Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Osterley Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

12.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.3%

$4,000+/wk

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Osterley Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 63

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Separated

5.6% 7

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Divorced

7.1% 9

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Widowed

2.4% 3

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Never married

34.9% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Osterley Ancestry

Australian

34.3%

English

33.1%

Irish

11.2%

Scottish

7.7%

Chinese

3.6%

Other

3.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.4%

German

2.4%

Polish

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Osterley School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

41.7%

Secondary — Government

33.3%

Primary — Government

25.0%

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

Osterley Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.3% 8

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No need for assistance

96.7% 233

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

Osterley Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.9% 17

—

Not a volunteer

84.1% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Osterley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Osterley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.7%

Did not go to work

12.1%

Car (passenger)

10.3%

Walked only

6.9%

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

Osterley Car Ownership

1 vehicle

8.9%

2 vehicles

28.9%

3 vehicles

33.3%

4+ vehicles

28.9%

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

Osterley Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

37.1%

4 bedrooms

40.0%

5 bedrooms

14.3%

6+ bedrooms

8.6%

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

Osterley Population Mobility

2.4%

moved in the last year

31.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Osterley Indigenous Population

3.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

234

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Osterley Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Osterley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.7%

$1-$149/wk

7.3%

$150-$299/wk

3.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

7.3%

$650-$799/wk

2.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.0%

$3,500+/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Osterley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.9%

Couple — no children under 15

30.9%

Couple — no children

25.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Osterley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.8% 21

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Did not provide

81.3% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Osterley Children Ever Born

No children

34.5%

2 children

51.7%

3 children

13.8%

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

Osterley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.2%

5–14 hours

20.4%

15–29 hours

15.5%

30+ hours

17.5%

Did not do domestic work

18.4%

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

Osterley Household Size

1 person

8.8%

2 persons

32.4%

3 persons

11.8%

4 persons

14.7%

5 persons

17.6%

6+ persons

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Osterley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Osterley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2024

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

Osterley Schools

schools nearby

government

904

avg ICSEA score

total students

Millers Forest Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 60 students

920

ICSEA

Mount Kanwary Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 38 students

888

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Osterley Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,562/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.6%

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

If you earn X in Osterley

Your weekly income

≈ $11,102/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $2,162/wk

Rent share 15.6%

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Osterley vs State & National Average

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Pallal

Pop: 66 Income: $1,071/wk Rent: $150/wk

Corney Town

Pop: 66 Income: $450/wk Rent: $270/wk

Cudgegong

Pop: 66 Income: $756/wk Rent: $480/wk

Hogarth Range

Pop: 66 Income: $479/wk Rent: $275/wk

Huntley (Wollongong - NSW)

Pop: 66 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $350/wk

Lower Creek

Pop: 66 Income: $374/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Osterley

What is the population of Osterley NSW?

The population of Osterley NSW is 132 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 35.9 people per km².Osterley is ranked #8,121 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Osterley?

The median personal income in Osterley NSW is $949 per week, or $49,348 per year.The median household income is $2,562 per week.Family income is $2,562 per week.Osterley is ranked #1,620 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Osterley?

Median rent in Osterley NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 15.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Osterley ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Osterley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Osterley NSW is $2,015. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Osterley?

The median age in Osterley NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Osterley a good suburb to live in?

Osterley is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 132.The median income is $949/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.6% 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: 13110. All dollar figures in AUD.