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Pembrooke NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pembrooke NSW is 118 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pembrooke is $670 per week ($34,840 per year). Median rent in Pembrooke is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Pembrooke has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Pembrooke has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pembrooke is $1,665.

There were 3 recorded offences in Pembrooke in 2025-26, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Pembrooke Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pembrooke Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$670/wk

$34,840 per year

#5982 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$330/wk

$1,430 per month

#3803 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,665/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Pembrooke Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (62) Female 47.9% (57)

Population Density

1.8

people per km²

118 people · 64.3 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,437

Family income/wk

Pembrooke Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pembrooke Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.5% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.5% 17 dwellings

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

Pembrooke Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Pembrooke Religion

No Religion

52.2%

Catholic

18.6%

Anglican

15.9%

Not stated

7.1%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

3.5%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pembrooke Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

43.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.1%

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

Pembrooke Languages Spoken at Home

German

100.0%

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

Pembrooke Employment

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Employed full-time

41.1% 37 people

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Employed part-time

18.9% 17 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 3 people

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Not in labour force

36.7% 33 people

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

Pembrooke Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.8%

Bachelor Degree

9.7%

Postgraduate Degree

8.1%

Certificate I/II

4.8%

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

Pembrooke Occupation

Professionals

32.3%

Managers

29.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.1%

Community & Personal Service

12.9%

Labourers

9.7%

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

Pembrooke Field of Study

Management & Commerce

31.4%

Engineering

20.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

17.1%

Architecture & Building

11.4%

Society & Culture

11.4%

Health

8.6%

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

Pembrooke Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pembrooke Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

25.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

32.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

17.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pembrooke Marital Status

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Married

59.4% 60

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Separated

4.0% 4

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Divorced

6.9% 7

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Widowed

6.9% 7

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Never married

22.8% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pembrooke Ancestry

Australian

34.4%

English

31.2%

Irish

12.1%

Scottish

7.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.7%

German

4.5%

New Zealander

2.5%

Dutch

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pembrooke School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Primary — Catholic

27.8%

Pre-school

22.2%

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

Pembrooke Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.4% 14

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No need for assistance

93.6% 204

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

Pembrooke Volunteering

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Volunteer

26.4% 23

—

Not a volunteer

73.6% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pembrooke Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

31.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pembrooke How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.6%

Did not go to work

15.2%

Truck

8.7%

Walked only

6.5%

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

Pembrooke Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.2%

2 vehicles

48.6%

3 vehicles

24.3%

4+ vehicles

10.8%

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

Pembrooke Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.1%

3 bedrooms

48.4%

4 bedrooms

35.5%

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

Pembrooke Population Mobility

6.3%

moved in the last year

35.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pembrooke Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

215

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pembrooke Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Asthma

Stroke

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

Pembrooke Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

12.7%

$500-$649/wk

12.7%

$650-$799/wk

23.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pembrooke Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.5%

Couple — no children

40.0%

Couple — no children under 15

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pembrooke Military Service

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Previously served

4.5% 4

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Never served

95.5% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pembrooke Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.8% 16

—

Did not provide

81.2% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pembrooke Children Ever Born

1 child

28.6%

2 children

48.6%

3 children

22.9%

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

Pembrooke When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Pembrooke Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.2%

5–14 hours

31.7%

15–29 hours

18.3%

30+ hours

14.6%

Did not do domestic work

23.2%

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

Pembrooke Household Size

1 person

12.5%

2 persons

52.5%

3 persons

7.5%

5 persons

10.0%

6+ persons

17.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pembrooke Where Residents Moved From

Same address

105

Moved from NSW

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

Pembrooke Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pembrooke Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Pembrooke Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,375/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 Pembrooke

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $330/wk

Left after rent $1,045/wk

Rent share 24.0%

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Pembrooke vs State & National Average

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Pop: 59 Income: $630/wk Rent: $100/wk

Goombargana

Pop: 59 Income: $634/wk Rent: $300/wk

Gradys Creek

Pop: 59 Income: $675/wk Rent: $268/wk

Guerilla Bay

Pop: 59 Income: $700/wk Rent: $500/wk

Kilgin

Pop: 59 Income: $662/wk Rent: $305/wk

Lake Hume Village

Pop: 59 Income: $1,045/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pembrooke

What is the population of Pembrooke NSW?

The population of Pembrooke NSW is 118 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².Pembrooke is ranked #8,473 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pembrooke?

The median personal income in Pembrooke NSW is $670 per week, or $34,840 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.Pembrooke is ranked #5,982 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pembrooke?

Median rent in Pembrooke NSW is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pembrooke ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pembrooke?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pembrooke NSW is $1,665. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pembrooke?

The median age in Pembrooke NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pembrooke a good suburb to live in?

Pembrooke is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 118.The median income is $670/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.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13191. All dollar figures in AUD.