Oyster Cove NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Oyster Cove NSW is 91 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Oyster Cove is $537 per week ($27,924 per year). Median rent in Oyster Cove is $228 per week ($988 per month). Oyster Cove has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Oyster Cove has a population density of 15.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oyster Cove is $1,600.

There were 1 recorded offences in Oyster Cove in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Oyster Cove Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Oyster Cove Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$537/wk
$27,924 per year
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Median Rent
$228/wk
$988 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Oyster Cove Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (42) Female 51.7% (45)

Population Density

15.0
people per km²
91 people · 6.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,624
Family income/wk

Oyster Cove Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Oyster Cove Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
67.9% 19 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
32.1% 9 dwellings

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

Oyster Cove Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Oyster Cove Religion

No Religion
33.0%
Anglican
22.7%
Uniting Church
19.3%
Pentecostal
14.8%
Not stated
5.7%
Catholic
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Oyster Cove Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
47.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.8%

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

Oyster Cove Employment

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Employed full-time
32.9% 25 people
Employed part-time
17.1% 13 people
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Unemployed
3.9% 3 people
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Not in labour force
46.1% 35 people

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

Oyster Cove Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
40.5%
Certificate III/IV
40.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.9%

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

Oyster Cove Occupation

Community & Personal Service
28.6%
Professionals
23.8%
Clerical & Administrative
19.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.3%
Sales Workers
14.3%

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

Oyster Cove Field of Study

Health
31.3%
Engineering
25.0%
Society & Culture
25.0%
Management & Commerce
18.8%

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

Oyster Cove Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Oyster Cove Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
17.6%
$400-$499/wk
8.8%
$650-$799/wk
26.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.8%
$4,000+/wk
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Oyster Cove Marital Status

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Married
52.6% 40
↔️
Separated
5.3% 4
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Divorced
18.4% 14
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Never married
23.7% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Oyster Cove Ancestry

Australian
35.1%
English
26.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
10.4%
Irish
9.7%
German
6.0%
Scottish
6.0%
Welsh
4.5%
Other
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Oyster Cove School & University Attendance

Pre-school
50.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
50.0%

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

Oyster Cove Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.0% 7
No need for assistance
96.0% 168

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

Oyster Cove Volunteering

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Volunteer
5.3% 4
Not a volunteer
94.7% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Oyster Cove Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
50.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Oyster Cove How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
56.7%
Car (passenger)
16.7%
Walked only
13.3%
Did not go to work
13.3%

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

Oyster Cove Car Ownership

1 vehicle
39.3%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3 vehicles
17.9%

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

Oyster Cove Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
31.0%
3 bedrooms
27.6%
4 bedrooms
20.7%
5 bedrooms
20.7%

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

Oyster Cove Population Mobility

8.8%
moved in the last year
34.9%
moved in the last 5 years
12.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Oyster Cove Indigenous Population

11.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
20
Indigenous residents
154
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Oyster Cove Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Cancer
9
Arthritis
6
Asthma
6

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

Oyster Cove Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.8%
$150-$299/wk
7.0%
$300-$399/wk
15.8%
$400-$499/wk
10.5%
$650-$799/wk
14.0%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Oyster Cove Family Structure

Couple — no children
52.1%
Couple — children under 15
26.0%
One parent — children under 15
16.4%
Couple — no children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Oyster Cove Military Service

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Previously served
4.1% 3
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Never served
95.9% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Oyster Cove Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.0% 6
Did not provide
92.0% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Oyster Cove Children Ever Born

No children
28.6%
2 children
42.9%
3 children
14.3%
4 children
14.3%

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

Oyster Cove When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1991–2000
4

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

Oyster Cove Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.7%
5–14 hours
22.7%
15–29 hours
6.7%
30+ hours
28.0%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

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

Oyster Cove Household Size

1 person
19.0%
2 persons
45.2%
3 persons
26.2%
6+ persons
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Oyster Cove Where Residents Moved From

Same address
83
Moved from NSW
8

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

Oyster Cove Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Oyster Cove Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $228/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.2%

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

If you earn X in Oyster Cove

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $228/wk
Left after rent $959/wk
Rent share 19.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Oyster Cove vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oyster Cove

What is the population of Oyster Cove NSW?

The population of Oyster Cove NSW is 91 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Oyster Cove?

The median personal income in Oyster Cove NSW is $537 per week, or $27,924 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.

How much is rent in Oyster Cove?

Median rent in Oyster Cove NSW is $228 per week ($988 per month).Rent represents 19.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Oyster Cove?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oyster Cove NSW is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Oyster Cove?

The median age in Oyster Cove NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Oyster Cove a good suburb to live in?

Oyster Cove is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 91.The median income is $537/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.2% 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: 13124. All dollar figures in AUD.