Pejar NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pejar NSW is 67 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pejar is $612 per week ($31,824 per year). Median rent in Pejar is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Pejar has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Pejar has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pejar is $2,167.

There were 1 recorded offences in Pejar in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Pejar Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Pejar Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$612/wk
$31,824 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Pejar Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.5% (33) Female 53.5% (38)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
67 people · 65.2 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Pejar Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
30-34
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)

Pejar Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
73.9% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
26.1% 6 dwellings

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

Pejar Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Pejar Religion

Catholic
29.6%
No Religion
29.6%
Anglican
26.8%
Not stated
8.5%
Uniting Church
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pejar Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.5%

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

Pejar Employment

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Employed full-time
33.3% 19 people
Employed part-time
17.5% 10 people
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Not in labour force
49.1% 28 people

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

Pejar Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
39.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
39.3%
Certificate III/IV
21.4%

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

Pejar Occupation

Managers
58.8%
Professionals
23.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.6%

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

Pejar Field of Study

Health
41.7%
Agriculture & Environment
20.8%
Education
12.5%
Society & Culture
12.5%
Architecture & Building
12.5%

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

Pejar Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pejar Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
25.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
25.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
25.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pejar Marital Status

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Married
54.5% 36
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Separated
6.1% 4
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Divorced
10.6% 7
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Widowed
6.1% 4
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Never married
22.7% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pejar Ancestry

English
32.9%
Australian
30.6%
Scottish
16.5%
Irish
15.3%
German
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pejar School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Pejar Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.3% 4
No need for assistance
96.7% 119

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

Pejar Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.0% 17
Not a volunteer
73.0% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pejar How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
87.0%
Walked only
13.0%

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

Pejar Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.9%
2 vehicles
35.7%
3 vehicles
21.4%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

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

Pejar Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
19.0%
3 bedrooms
52.4%
4 bedrooms
28.6%

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

Pejar Population Mobility

9.8%
moved in the last year
33.9%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pejar Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
127
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pejar Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Arthritis
6
Diabetes
5

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

Pejar Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.3%
$1-$149/wk
21.4%
$150-$299/wk
7.1%
$300-$399/wk
8.9%
$800-$999/wk
5.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pejar Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.0%
Couple — no children under 15
28.3%
Couple — children under 15
18.3%
One parent — no children under 15
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pejar Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
30.2% 19
Did not provide
69.8% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pejar Children Ever Born

No children
56.3%
2 children
43.8%

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

Pejar When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1971–1980
7

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

Pejar Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.9%
5–14 hours
31.3%
15–29 hours
15.6%
30+ hours
17.2%
Did not do domestic work
25.0%

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

Pejar Household Size

1 person
25.9%
2 persons
37.0%
3 persons
25.9%
5 persons
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pejar Where Residents Moved From

Same address
55
Moved from NSW
4
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Pejar Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pejar Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Pejar Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,542/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.5%

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

If you earn X in Pejar

≈ $6,682/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,242/wk
Rent share 19.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Pejar vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pejar

What is the population of Pejar NSW?

The population of Pejar NSW is 67 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Pejar?

The median personal income in Pejar NSW is $612 per week, or $31,824 per year.The median household income is $1,542 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Pejar?

Median rent in Pejar NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Pejar?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pejar NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pejar?

The median age in Pejar NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pejar a good suburb to live in?

Pejar is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 67.The median income is $612/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% 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: 13187. All dollar figures in AUD.