Paynes Crossing NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Paynes Crossing NSW is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Paynes Crossing is $409 per week ($21,268 per year). Median rent in Paynes Crossing is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Paynes Crossing has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Paynes Crossing has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Paynes Crossing is England. The most common religion is No Religion (70% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paynes Crossing is $1,992.

There were 1 recorded offences in Paynes Crossing in 2025-26, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Paynes Crossing Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Paynes Crossing Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$409/wk
$21,268 per year
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Median Rent
$330/wk
$1,430 per month
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Median Age
61years
23 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,992/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Paynes Crossing Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (26) Female 49.0% (25)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
50 people · 209.1 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$725
Family income/wk

Paynes Crossing Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
25-29
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)

Paynes Crossing Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 19 dwellings

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

Paynes Crossing Country of Birth

Australia
68.0%
England
32.0%

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

Paynes Crossing Religion

No Religion
69.8%
Anglican
20.9%
Catholic
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Paynes Crossing Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.4%

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

Paynes Crossing Employment

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Employed full-time
16.7% 8 people
Employed part-time
25.0% 12 people
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Not in labour force
58.3% 28 people

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

Paynes Crossing Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
33.3%
Postgraduate Degree
16.7%

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

Paynes Crossing Occupation

Community & Personal Service
100.0%

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

Paynes Crossing Field of Study

Health
100.0%

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

Paynes Crossing Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Paynes Crossing Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
29.4%
$650-$799/wk
17.6%
$4,000+/wk
52.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Paynes Crossing Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 26
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Divorced
11.5% 6
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Never married
38.5% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Paynes Crossing Ancestry

English
41.0%
Australian
29.5%
Irish
11.5%
Italian
7.7%
Scottish
6.4%
German
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Paynes Crossing School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
57.1%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
42.9%

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

Paynes Crossing Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.6% 6
No need for assistance
94.4% 102

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

Paynes Crossing Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.9% 11
Not a volunteer
76.1% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Paynes Crossing How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
53.8%
Did not go to work
46.2%

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

Paynes Crossing Car Ownership

1 vehicle
31.8%
2 vehicles
22.7%
3 vehicles
18.2%
4+ vehicles
27.3%

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

Paynes Crossing Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
31.8%
3 bedrooms
27.3%
4 bedrooms
27.3%
5 bedrooms
13.6%

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

Paynes Crossing Population Mobility

28.8%
moved in the last year
46.9%
moved in the last 5 years
15.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
43.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Paynes Crossing Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
117
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Paynes Crossing Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
4
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
4
Kidney disease
4
Lung condition
3

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

Paynes Crossing Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
22.7%
$1-$149/wk
9.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
13.6%
$400-$499/wk
15.9%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,500+/wk
15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Paynes Crossing Family Structure

Couple — no children
62.2%
One parent — children under 15
22.2%
Couple — children under 15
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Paynes Crossing Military Service

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Previously served
9.8% 5
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Never served
90.2% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Paynes Crossing Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
6.8% 3
Did not provide
93.2% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Paynes Crossing Children Ever Born

No children
23.1%
1 child
23.1%
2 children
30.8%
3 children
23.1%

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

Paynes Crossing When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1971–1980
3

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

Paynes Crossing Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
7.3%
5–14 hours
39.0%
15–29 hours
7.3%
30+ hours
34.1%
Did not do domestic work
12.2%

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

Paynes Crossing Household Size

1 person
46.7%
2 persons
53.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Paynes Crossing Where Residents Moved From

Same address
37
Moved from NSW
15

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

Paynes Crossing Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Paynes Crossing Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,374/wk
Median Rent $330/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.0%

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

If you earn X in Paynes Crossing

≈ $5,954/month
Median rent $330/wk
Left after rent $1,044/wk
Rent share 24.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Paynes Crossing vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paynes Crossing

What is the population of Paynes Crossing NSW?

The population of Paynes Crossing NSW is 50 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Paynes Crossing?

The median personal income in Paynes Crossing NSW is $409 per week, or $21,268 per year.The median household income is $1,374 per week.Family income is $725 per week.

How much is rent in Paynes Crossing?

Median rent in Paynes Crossing NSW is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Paynes Crossing?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paynes Crossing NSW is $1,992. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Paynes Crossing?

The median age in Paynes Crossing NSW is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Paynes Crossing a good suburb to live in?

Paynes Crossing is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 50.The median income is $409/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.0% 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: 13174. All dollar figures in AUD.