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Pallamallawa NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pallamallawa NSW is 472 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pallamallawa is $694 per week ($36,088 per year). Median rent in Pallamallawa is $200 per week ($867 per month). Pallamallawa has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Pallamallawa has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Pallamallawa is England. The most common religion is Anglican (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pallamallawa is $953.

There were 8 recorded offences in Pallamallawa in 2025-26, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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Pallamallawa Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pallamallawa Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$694/wk

$36,088 per year

#5604 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$953/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Pallamallawa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (234) Female 50.3% (237)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

472 people · 497.6 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,825

Family income/wk

Pallamallawa Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

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)

Pallamallawa Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.8% 57 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.2% 49 dwellings

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

Pallamallawa Country of Birth

Australia

98.3%

England

1.7%

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

Pallamallawa Religion

Anglican

29.7%

No Religion

22.9%

Not stated

22.7%

Catholic

14.9%

Uniting Church

4.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.4%

Pentecostal

1.1%

Buddhism

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pallamallawa Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

40.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

40.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.6%

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

Pallamallawa Employment

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Employed full-time

45.3% 124 people

⏰

Employed part-time

16.1% 44 people

🏠

Not in labour force

38.7% 106 people

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

Pallamallawa Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.3%

Bachelor Degree

14.0%

Certificate I/II

6.6%

Postgraduate Degree

2.5%

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

Pallamallawa Occupation

Managers

26.7%

Community & Personal Service

16.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.2%

Labourers

14.3%

Professionals

9.5%

Clerical & Administrative

8.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.7%

Sales Workers

2.9%

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

Pallamallawa Field of Study

Engineering

24.0%

Management & Commerce

17.3%

Agriculture & Environment

15.4%

Society & Culture

13.5%

Education

10.6%

Architecture & Building

8.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Health

2.9%

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

Pallamallawa Dwelling Types

Separate house

86.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pallamallawa Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.4%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.6%

$4,000+/wk

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pallamallawa Marital Status

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Married

47.3% 175

↔️

Separated

7.8% 29

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Divorced

7.0% 26

🕊️

Widowed

6.2% 23

👤

Never married

31.6% 117

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pallamallawa Ancestry

English

35.3%

Australian

30.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

10.6%

Irish

9.1%

Scottish

6.1%

German

3.2%

Other

1.3%

Chinese

1.1%

Dutch

1.1%

French

0.9%

Indian

0.6%

Italian

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pallamallawa School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.5%

Secondary — Government

24.3%

Primary — Catholic

18.9%

Pre-school

4.1%

Secondary — Catholic

4.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.1%

Vocational Education

4.1%

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

Pallamallawa Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.1% 60

✅

No need for assistance

91.9% 678

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

Pallamallawa Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.8% 55

—

Not a volunteer

81.2% 237

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pallamallawa Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

20.9%

$450-$599/mo

7.0%

$600-$799/mo

7.0%

$800-$999/mo

14.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pallamallawa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.0%

Did not go to work

6.9%

Walked only

6.3%

Car (passenger)

1.9%

Other

1.9%

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

Pallamallawa Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.2%

1 vehicle

30.4%

2 vehicles

42.2%

3 vehicles

15.6%

4+ vehicles

9.6%

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

Pallamallawa Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.1%

2 bedrooms

18.4%

3 bedrooms

42.2%

4 bedrooms

23.8%

5 bedrooms

6.8%

6+ bedrooms

2.7%

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

Pallamallawa Population Mobility

14.4%

moved in the last year

32.8%

moved in the last 5 years

0.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pallamallawa Indigenous Population

14.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

112

Indigenous residents

643

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pallamallawa Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Pallamallawa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.4%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

8.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

8.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pallamallawa Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.5%

Couple — children under 15

31.9%

One parent — children under 15

14.6%

Couple — no children under 15

10.6%

One parent — no children under 15

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pallamallawa Military Service

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Previously served

1.0% 3

👤

Never served

99.0% 287

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pallamallawa Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.3% 39

—

Did not provide

86.7% 254

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pallamallawa Children Ever Born

No children

14.7%

1 child

13.3%

2 children

40.0%

3 children

21.3%

4 children

10.7%

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

Pallamallawa When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2016

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

Pallamallawa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.6%

5–14 hours

20.5%

15–29 hours

9.5%

30+ hours

11.7%

Did not do domestic work

36.7%

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

Pallamallawa Household Size

1 person

23.4%

2 persons

42.3%

3 persons

15.3%

4 persons

9.5%

5 persons

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pallamallawa Where Residents Moved From

Same address

309

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Pallamallawa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.8%

Step family — no other children

11.1%

Blended family — no other children

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pallamallawa Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 8 total

Assault

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Pallamallawa Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,635/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.2%

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

If you earn X in Pallamallawa

Your weekly income

≈ $7,085/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,435/wk

Rent share 12.2%

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Pallamallawa vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Chilcotts Grass

Pop: 237 Income: $838/wk Rent: $435/wk

Darkwood

Pop: 237 Income: $490/wk Rent: $300/wk

Mogendoura

Pop: 238 Income: $492/wk Rent: $200/wk

North Tumbulgum

Pop: 238 Income: $730/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Pop: 240 Income: $830/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Pop: 240 Income: $578/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pallamallawa

What is the population of Pallamallawa NSW?

The population of Pallamallawa NSW is 472 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Pallamallawa is ranked #5,117 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pallamallawa?

The median personal income in Pallamallawa NSW is $694 per week, or $36,088 per year.The median household income is $1,635 per week.Family income is $1,825 per week.Pallamallawa is ranked #5,604 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pallamallawa?

Median rent in Pallamallawa NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 12.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pallamallawa ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pallamallawa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pallamallawa NSW is $953. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pallamallawa?

The median age in Pallamallawa NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pallamallawa a good suburb to live in?

Pallamallawa is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 472.The median income is $694/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.2% 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: 13142. All dollar figures in AUD.