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Peak Hill NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Peak Hill, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Peak Hill NSW is 1,162 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Peak Hill is $503 per week ($26,156 per year). Median rent in Peak Hill is $185 per week ($802 per month). Peak Hill has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Peak Hill has a population density of 0.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Peak Hill is England. The most common religion is No Religion (24% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Peak Hill is $814.
There were 27 recorded offences in Peak Hill in 2025-26, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (8 offences).
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Peak Hill Population
Peak Hill Median Income & Rent
Peak Hill Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Peak Hill Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Peak Hill Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Peak Hill Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Peak Hill Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Peak Hill Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Peak Hill Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Peak Hill Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Peak Hill Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Peak Hill Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Peak Hill Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Peak Hill Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Peak Hill Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Peak Hill Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Peak Hill Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Peak Hill School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Peak Hill Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Peak Hill Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Peak Hill Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Peak Hill How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Peak Hill Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Peak Hill Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Peak Hill Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Peak Hill Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Peak Hill Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Peak Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Peak Hill Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Peak Hill Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Peak Hill Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Peak Hill Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Peak Hill When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Peak Hill Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Peak Hill Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Peak Hill Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Peak Hill Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Peak Hill Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 27 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Peak Hill Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peak Hill
What is the population of Peak Hill NSW?
The population of Peak Hill NSW is 1,162 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Peak Hill is ranked #3,757 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Peak Hill?
The median personal income in Peak Hill NSW is $503 per week, or $26,156 per year.The median household income is $996 per week.Family income is $1,288 per week.Peak Hill is ranked #8,170 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Peak Hill?
Median rent in Peak Hill NSW is $185 per week ($802 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Peak Hill ranks #7,826 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Peak Hill?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Peak Hill NSW is $814. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Peak Hill?
The median age in Peak Hill NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Peak Hill a good suburb to live in?
Peak Hill is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,162.The median income is $503/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% 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: 13177. All dollar figures in AUD.