Pappinbarra NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pappinbarra NSW is 86 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pappinbarra is $710 per week ($36,920 per year). Median rent in Pappinbarra is $185 per week ($802 per month). Pappinbarra has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Pappinbarra has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pappinbarra is $1,463.

There were 5 recorded offences in Pappinbarra in 2024-25, a rate of 58 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Pappinbarra Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Pappinbarra Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$710/wk
$36,920 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$185/wk
$802 per month
👤
Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,463/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Pappinbarra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (44) Female 51.6% (47)

Population Density

1.3
people per km²
86 people · 67.3 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,042
Family income/wk

Pappinbarra Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pappinbarra Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
52.0% 13 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
48.0% 12 dwellings

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

Pappinbarra Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Pappinbarra Religion

No Religion
53.5%
Anglican
18.6%
Catholic
12.8%
Uniting Church
8.1%
Not stated
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pappinbarra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.8%

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

Pappinbarra Employment

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Employed full-time
29.2% 19 people
Employed part-time
21.5% 14 people
🏠
Not in labour force
49.2% 32 people

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

Pappinbarra Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
36.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.7%
Certificate III/IV
26.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
10.0%

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

Pappinbarra Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
32.1%
Managers
28.6%
Professionals
28.6%
Community & Personal Service
10.7%

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

Pappinbarra Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.3%
Agriculture & Environment
18.2%
Engineering
13.6%
Society & Culture
13.6%
Creative Arts
13.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
13.6%

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

Pappinbarra Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pappinbarra Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
26.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
34.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pappinbarra Marital Status

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Married
54.8% 40
📋
Divorced
4.1% 3
🕊️
Widowed
4.1% 3
👤
Never married
37.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pappinbarra Ancestry

English
27.0%
Australian
26.2%
Irish
14.8%
Scottish
10.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.4%
Other
4.9%
Dutch
4.1%
German
2.5%
Lebanese
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pappinbarra School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
38.5%
Primary — Catholic
19.2%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
15.4%
Vocational Education
15.4%
Primary — Government
11.5%

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

Pappinbarra Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.2% 10
No need for assistance
93.8% 152

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

Pappinbarra Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
35.3% 24
Not a volunteer
64.7% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pappinbarra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
37.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pappinbarra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Pappinbarra Car Ownership

1 vehicle
24.1%
2 vehicles
51.7%
3 vehicles
10.3%
4+ vehicles
13.8%

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

Pappinbarra Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
10.0%
3 bedrooms
80.0%
4 bedrooms
10.0%

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

Pappinbarra Population Mobility

14.3%
moved in the last year
40.0%
moved in the last 5 years
52.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pappinbarra Indigenous Population

5.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
148
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pappinbarra Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
5
Asthma
3
Mental health
3

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

Pappinbarra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.1%
$1-$149/wk
5.6%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$400-$499/wk
5.6%
$500-$649/wk
5.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.4%
$800-$999/wk
24.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pappinbarra Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
42.7%
Couple — no children
30.7%
Couple — no children under 15
22.7%
One parent — children under 15
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pappinbarra Military Service

🏅
Previously served
7.0% 5
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Never served
93.0% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pappinbarra Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
27.9% 19
Did not provide
72.1% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pappinbarra Children Ever Born

No children
55.0%
2 children
30.0%
3 children
15.0%

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

Pappinbarra When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3
2001–2010
7

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

Pappinbarra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.0%
5–14 hours
37.0%
15–29 hours
21.9%
30+ hours
15.1%
Did not do domestic work
15.1%

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

Pappinbarra Household Size

1 person
29.7%
2 persons
21.6%
3 persons
8.1%
4 persons
18.9%
5 persons
13.5%
6+ persons
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pappinbarra Where Residents Moved From

Same address
72
Moved from NSW
8

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

Pappinbarra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pappinbarra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Assault
2
Other Against Person
2
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Pappinbarra Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,156/wk
Median Rent $185/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.0%

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

If you earn X in Pappinbarra

≈ $5,009/month
Median rent $185/wk
Left after rent $971/wk
Rent share 16.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Pappinbarra vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pappinbarra

What is the population of Pappinbarra NSW?

The population of Pappinbarra NSW is 86 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Pappinbarra?

The median personal income in Pappinbarra NSW is $710 per week, or $36,920 per year.The median household income is $1,156 per week.Family income is $2,042 per week.

How much is rent in Pappinbarra?

Median rent in Pappinbarra NSW is $185 per week ($802 per month).Rent represents 16.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Pappinbarra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pappinbarra NSW is $1,463. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pappinbarra?

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

Is Pappinbarra a good suburb to live in?

Pappinbarra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 86.The median income is $710/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.0% 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: 13158. All dollar figures in AUD.