Oswald NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Oswald NSW is 88 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Oswald is $1,174 per week ($61,048 per year). Median rent in Oswald is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Oswald has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Oswald has a population density of 31.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oswald is $2,734.

There were 1 recorded offences in Oswald in 2023-24, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Oswald Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Oswald Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,174/wk
$61,048 per year
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Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,734/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Oswald Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.8% (39) Female 55.2% (48)

Population Density

31.8
people per km²
88 people · 2.8 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,250
Family income/wk

Oswald Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Oswald Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
56.5% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
43.5% 10 dwellings

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

Oswald Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Oswald Religion

No Religion
40.3%
Anglican
31.2%
Catholic
15.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.8%
Not stated
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Oswald Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
49.2%

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

Oswald Employment

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Employed full-time
44.4% 28 people
Employed part-time
31.7% 20 people
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Not in labour force
23.8% 15 people

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

Oswald Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.3%
Certificate III/IV
33.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
24.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.9%

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

Oswald Occupation

Managers
42.3%
Professionals
30.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.4%
Community & Personal Service
11.5%

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

Oswald Field of Study

Health
46.7%
Engineering
33.3%
Management & Commerce
20.0%

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

Oswald Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Oswald Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
15.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
21.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
31.6%
$4,000+/wk
31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Oswald Marital Status

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Married
56.1% 37
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Divorced
12.1% 8
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Widowed
7.6% 5
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Never married
24.2% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Oswald Ancestry

Australian
50.0%
English
23.6%
Scottish
9.4%
Irish
6.6%
Croatian
5.7%
Dutch
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Oswald School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
42.9%
Secondary — Government
28.6%
Secondary — Catholic
28.6%

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

Oswald Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.5% 7
No need for assistance
95.5% 148

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

Oswald Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.7% 11
Not a volunteer
83.3% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Oswald Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Oswald How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
59.5%
Did not go to work
33.3%
Walked only
7.1%

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

Oswald Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
42.4%
3 vehicles
24.2%

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

Oswald Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
14.3%
2 bedrooms
14.3%
3 bedrooms
38.1%
4 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Oswald Population Mobility

4.0%
moved in the last year
26.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Oswald Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
160
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Oswald Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
5
Cancer
5
Heart disease
5
Mental health
5
Asthma
4
Kidney disease
3
Arthritis
3

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

Oswald Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.0%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
20.0%
$3,500+/wk
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Oswald Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
46.7%
Couple — no children under 15
33.3%
Couple — no children
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Oswald Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 7
Did not provide
88.9% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Oswald Children Ever Born

No children
53.3%
3 children
20.0%
4 children
26.7%

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

Oswald When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5
1991–2000
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Oswald Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.2%
5–14 hours
27.3%
15–29 hours
19.7%
30+ hours
15.2%
Did not do domestic work
22.7%

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

Oswald Household Size

1 person
29.0%
2 persons
19.4%
3 persons
16.1%
4 persons
12.9%
5 persons
22.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Oswald Where Residents Moved From

Same address
72
Moved from NSW
8

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

Oswald Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Oswald Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023

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

Oswald Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,125/wk
Median Rent $350/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.5%

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

If you earn X in Oswald

≈ $9,208/month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,775/wk
Rent share 16.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Oswald vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oswald

What is the population of Oswald NSW?

The population of Oswald NSW is 88 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 31.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Oswald?

The median personal income in Oswald NSW is $1,174 per week, or $61,048 per year.The median household income is $2,125 per week.Family income is $3,250 per week.

How much is rent in Oswald?

Median rent in Oswald NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Oswald?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oswald NSW is $2,734. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Oswald?

The median age in Oswald NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Oswald a good suburb to live in?

Oswald is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 88.The median income is $1,174/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% 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: 13111. All dollar figures in AUD.