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Peats Ridge NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Peats Ridge NSW is 301 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Peats Ridge is $757 per week ($39,364 per year). Median rent in Peats Ridge is $378 per week ($1,638 per month). Peats Ridge has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Peats Ridge has a population density of 10.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Peats Ridge is England. The most common religion is Catholic (30% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Oth. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Peats Ridge is $2,500.

There were 8 recorded offences in Peats Ridge in 2025-26, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Peats Ridge Population

residents (Census 2021)

Peats Ridge Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$757/wk

$39,364 per year

#4390 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$378/wk

$1,638 per month

#2618 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,500/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 1 per bedroom

Peats Ridge Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (151) Female 49.5% (148)

Population Density

10.7

people per km²

301 people · 28.2 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,781

Family income/wk

Peats Ridge 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Peats Ridge Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.4% 32 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.6% 21 dwellings

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

Peats Ridge Country of Birth

Australia

90.7%

England

5.6%

India

3.7%

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

Peats Ridge Religion

Catholic

29.6%

No Religion

26.1%

Anglican

16.5%

Not stated

14.8%

Uniting Church

4.6%

Islam

3.9%

Eastern Orthodox

2.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Peats Ridge Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.7%

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

Peats Ridge Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Oth

25.0%

SAL Tot

25.0%

Other

20.8%

Hindi

16.7%

Greek

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Peats Ridge Employment

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Employed full-time

43.1% 84 people

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Employed part-time

24.6% 48 people

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Not in labour force

32.3% 63 people

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

Peats Ridge Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.4%

Bachelor Degree

31.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.4%

Certificate I/II

5.4%

Postgraduate Degree

3.3%

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

Peats Ridge Occupation

Managers

32.6%

Clerical & Administrative

14.6%

Labourers

12.4%

Professionals

11.2%

Community & Personal Service

10.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.6%

Sales Workers

4.5%

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

Peats Ridge Field of Study

Engineering

19.2%

Management & Commerce

17.9%

Society & Culture

16.7%

Agriculture & Environment

14.1%

Health

12.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.0%

Education

6.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.8%

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

Peats Ridge Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Peats Ridge Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.7%

$4,000+/wk

17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Peats Ridge Marital Status

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Married

44.5% 114

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Separated

2.0% 5

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Divorced

7.4% 19

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Widowed

4.3% 11

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Never married

41.8% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Peats Ridge Ancestry

Australian

26.5%

English

23.9%

Italian

10.8%

Scottish

7.4%

Other

6.6%

Irish

5.7%

Maltese

5.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.3%

German

4.0%

Greek

2.8%

Dutch

1.7%

Chinese

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Peats Ridge School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

22.5%

Primary — Government

17.5%

Secondary — Government

15.0%

Pre-school

12.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.5%

Secondary — Catholic

10.0%

Vocational Education

10.0%

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

Peats Ridge Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.9% 15

✅

No need for assistance

97.1% 501

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

Peats Ridge Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.5% 40

—

Not a volunteer

82.5% 189

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Peats Ridge Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Peats Ridge How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

43.8%

Walked only

26.0%

Did not go to work

18.8%

Car (passenger)

7.3%

Truck

4.2%

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

Peats Ridge Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.5%

2 vehicles

32.5%

3 vehicles

25.3%

4+ vehicles

27.7%

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

Peats Ridge Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.6%

2 bedrooms

10.7%

3 bedrooms

28.6%

4 bedrooms

38.1%

5 bedrooms

13.1%

6+ bedrooms

6.0%

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

Peats Ridge Population Mobility

11.0%

moved in the last year

29.5%

moved in the last 5 years

1.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Peats Ridge Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

534

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Peats Ridge Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Peats Ridge Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.7%

$1-$149/wk

2.6%

$150-$299/wk

4.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

12.8%

$800-$999/wk

12.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Peats Ridge Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.5%

Couple — no children under 15

29.3%

Couple — no children

19.1%

One parent — no children under 15

9.3%

One parent — children under 15

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Peats Ridge Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.1% 23

—

Did not provide

89.9% 205

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Peats Ridge Children Ever Born

No children

48.9%

2 children

31.8%

3 children

15.9%

4 children

3.4%

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

Peats Ridge When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

2020

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

Peats Ridge Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.0%

5–14 hours

28.0%

15–29 hours

11.6%

30+ hours

9.3%

Did not do domestic work

35.1%

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

Peats Ridge Household Size

1 person

20.3%

2 persons

31.1%

3 persons

21.6%

4 persons

9.5%

5 persons

6.8%

6+ persons

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Peats Ridge Where Residents Moved From

Same address

227

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Peats Ridge Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.9%

Intact family — other children present

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Peats Ridge Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 8 total

Theft

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Peats Ridge Schools

schools nearby

government

947

avg ICSEA score

total students

Peats Ridge Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 19 students

947

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Peats Ridge Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $378/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.2%

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

If you earn X in Peats Ridge

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $378/wk

Left after rent $1,497/wk

Rent share 20.2%

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Peats Ridge vs State & National Average

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Pop: 151 Income: $733/wk Rent: $160/wk

Brewongle

Pop: 151 Income: $836/wk Rent: $370/wk

Cookamidgera

Pop: 151 Income: $671/wk Rent: $148/wk

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Pop: 151 Income: $687/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 151 Income: $794/wk Rent: $330/wk

Upper Kangaroo River

Pop: 151 Income: $769/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Peats Ridge

What is the population of Peats Ridge NSW?

The population of Peats Ridge NSW is 301 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.7 people per km².Peats Ridge is ranked #6,018 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Peats Ridge?

The median personal income in Peats Ridge NSW is $757 per week, or $39,364 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $1,781 per week.Peats Ridge is ranked #4,390 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Peats Ridge?

Median rent in Peats Ridge NSW is $378 per week ($1,638 per month).Rent represents 20.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Peats Ridge ranks #2,618 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Peats Ridge?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Peats Ridge NSW is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Peats Ridge?

The median age in Peats Ridge NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Peats Ridge a good suburb to live in?

Peats Ridge is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 301.The median income is $757/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.2% 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: 13183. All dollar figures in AUD.