New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Pelton NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pelton NSW is 82 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pelton is $618 per week ($32,136 per year). Median rent in Pelton is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Pelton has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Pelton has a population density of 6.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pelton is $1,408.

There were 2 recorded offences in Pelton in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Pelton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pelton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$618/wk

$32,136 per year

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Median Rent

$310/wk

$1,343 per month

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Median Age

34years

4 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,408/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Pelton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.1% (37) Female 54.9% (45)

Population Density

6.6

people per km²

82 people · 12.3 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,687

Family income/wk

Pelton Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pelton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.2% 12 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.8% 11 dwellings

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

Pelton Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Pelton Religion

No Religion

40.2%

Anglican

22.0%

Catholic

19.5%

Uniting Church

4.9%

Buddhism

4.9%

Not stated

4.9%

Eastern Orthodox

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pelton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

42.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.7%

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

Pelton Employment

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Employed full-time

35.6% 21 people

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Employed part-time

20.3% 12 people

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Unemployed

6.8% 4 people

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Not in labour force

37.3% 22 people

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

Pelton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

71.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.8%

Bachelor Degree

9.4%

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

Pelton Occupation

Professionals

19.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.1%

Community & Personal Service

16.1%

Managers

12.9%

Clerical & Administrative

12.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.9%

Labourers

9.7%

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

Pelton Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.9%

Engineering

22.2%

Architecture & Building

18.5%

Agriculture & Environment

18.5%

Society & Culture

14.8%

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

Pelton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pelton Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

13.3%

$650-$799/wk

20.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pelton Marital Status

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Married

42.9% 27

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Divorced

22.2% 14

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Never married

34.9% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pelton Ancestry

Australian

29.0%

English

27.1%

German

12.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.4%

Irish

5.6%

Dutch

4.7%

Scottish

3.7%

Welsh

3.7%

Serbian

2.8%

Spanish

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pelton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

53.3%

Secondary — Government

26.7%

Vocational Education

20.0%

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

Pelton Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.9% 12

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No need for assistance

92.1% 139

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

Pelton Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.6% 10

—

Not a volunteer

84.4% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pelton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

72.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pelton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

58.8%

Did not go to work

26.5%

Truck

14.7%

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

Pelton Car Ownership

1 vehicle

38.7%

2 vehicles

25.8%

3 vehicles

35.5%

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

Pelton Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

30.8%

3 bedrooms

69.2%

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

Pelton Population Mobility

3.8%

moved in the last year

29.0%

moved in the last 5 years

9.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pelton Indigenous Population

5.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

145

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pelton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

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

Pelton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.5%

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$300-$399/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

12.8%

$650-$799/wk

12.8%

$800-$999/wk

25.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pelton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.8%

Couple — no children

22.4%

One parent — no children under 15

13.4%

Couple — no children under 15

11.9%

One parent — children under 15

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pelton Military Service

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Previously served

5.9% 4

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Never served

94.1% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pelton Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 9

—

Did not provide

85.5% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pelton Children Ever Born

No children

78.9%

1 child

21.1%

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

Pelton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.4%

5–14 hours

23.2%

15–29 hours

20.3%

30+ hours

10.1%

Did not do domestic work

29.0%

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

Pelton Household Size

1 person

28.0%

2 persons

28.0%

3 persons

32.0%

5 persons

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pelton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

66.7%

Step family — no other children

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pelton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Pelton Schools

schools nearby

government

907

avg ICSEA score

355

total students

Bellbird Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 355 students

907

ICSEA

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

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Pelton Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $310/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.8%

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

If you earn X in Pelton

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $310/wk

Left after rent $1,252/wk

Rent share 19.8%

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Income: $550/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $524/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $10/wk

Pelton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bakers Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW)

Pop: 41 Income: $469/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bowman Farm

Pop: 41 Income: $575/wk Rent: $265/wk

Bullatale

Pop: 41 Income: $825/wk

Cobramunga

Pop: 41 Income: $483/wk Rent: $80/wk

Cullerin

Pop: 41 Income: $1,083/wk Rent: $240/wk

Ghinni Ghi

Pop: 41 Income: $387/wk Rent: $315/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pelton

What is the population of Pelton NSW?

The population of Pelton NSW is 82 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Pelton?

The median personal income in Pelton NSW is $618 per week, or $32,136 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.

How much is rent in Pelton?

Median rent in Pelton NSW is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Pelton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pelton NSW is $1,408. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pelton?

The median age in Pelton NSW is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pelton a good suburb to live in?

Pelton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 82.The median income is $618/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 13190. All dollar figures in AUD.