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Phillip Bay NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Phillip Bay NSW is 721 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Phillip Bay is $845 per week ($43,940 per year). Median rent in Phillip Bay is $313 per week ($1,356 per month). Phillip Bay has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Phillip Bay has a population density of 1151.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Phillip Bay is England. The most common religion is Catholic (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Phillip Bay is $2,817.

There were 7 recorded offences in Phillip Bay in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Phillip Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Phillip Bay Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$845/wk

$43,940 per year

#2852 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$313/wk

$1,356 per month

#4302 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,817/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Phillip Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (349) Female 51.7% (374)

Population Density

1151.4

people per km²

721 people · 0.6 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,555

Family income/wk

Phillip Bay 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Phillip Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.4% 90 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.6% 85 dwellings

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

Phillip Bay Country of Birth

Australia

88.3%

England

3.6%

Brazil

1.8%

France

1.8%

Germany

1.8%

China

1.5%

India

1.1%

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

Phillip Bay Religion

Catholic

39.9%

No Religion

29.5%

Anglican

13.4%

Eastern Orthodox

7.4%

Not stated

3.9%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Islam

1.6%

Judaism

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Phillip Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

67.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.8%

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

Phillip Bay Languages Spoken at Home

Other

18.3%

French

18.3%

Greek

15.0%

German

15.0%

Mandarin

13.3%

Bengali

6.7%

Arabic

6.7%

Cantonese

6.7%

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

Phillip Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

38.4% 211 people

⏰

Employed part-time

16.4% 90 people

🔍

Unemployed

3.3% 18 people

🏠

Not in labour force

42.0% 231 people

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

Phillip Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.2%

Bachelor Degree

27.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

Postgraduate Degree

15.7%

Certificate I/II

1.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.3%

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

Phillip Bay Occupation

Professionals

31.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.9%

Managers

18.5%

Clerical & Administrative

11.5%

Community & Personal Service

8.2%

Sales Workers

5.8%

Labourers

3.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.1%

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

Phillip Bay Field of Study

Management & Commerce

27.3%

Architecture & Building

14.1%

Engineering

13.2%

Society & Culture

12.8%

Health

11.0%

Creative Arts

7.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.4%

Education

4.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.5%

Information Technology

2.2%

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

Phillip Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

89.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

7.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Phillip Bay Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

5.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

3.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.4%

$4,000+/wk

25.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Phillip Bay Marital Status

💍

Married

49.2% 295

↔️

Separated

2.7% 16

📋

Divorced

6.0% 36

🕊️

Widowed

5.8% 35

👤

Never married

36.2% 217

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Phillip Bay Ancestry

English

21.9%

Australian

20.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

10.8%

Other

10.5%

Irish

9.3%

Scottish

6.9%

Italian

6.3%

Greek

3.2%

Chinese

2.9%

German

2.8%

Maltese

2.8%

French

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Phillip Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.7%

Secondary — Catholic

20.7%

Vocational Education

14.0%

Primary — Catholic

11.3%

Pre-school

10.7%

Secondary — Government

10.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.0%

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

Phillip Bay Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.0% 96

✅

No need for assistance

93.0% 1,281

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

Phillip Bay Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

11.1% 63

—

Not a volunteer

88.9% 507

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Phillip Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

11.5%

$600-$799/mo

7.7%

$800-$999/mo

7.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

5.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Phillip Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.1%

Did not go to work

19.8%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

Bus

4.3%

Walked only

3.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

2.2%

Other

2.2%

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

Phillip Bay Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.2%

1 vehicle

27.6%

2 vehicles

33.8%

3 vehicles

19.1%

4+ vehicles

13.3%

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

Phillip Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.2%

2 bedrooms

11.7%

3 bedrooms

31.1%

4 bedrooms

33.8%

5 bedrooms

11.3%

6+ bedrooms

5.0%

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

Phillip Bay Population Mobility

7.0%

moved in the last year

23.9%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Phillip Bay Indigenous Population

14.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

198

Indigenous residents

1,216

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Phillip Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Stroke

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Phillip Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.2%

$1-$149/wk

6.3%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.8%

$3,500+/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Phillip Bay Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.1%

Couple — no children under 15

26.5%

Couple — no children

21.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.7%

One parent — children under 15

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Phillip Bay Military Service

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Previously served

2.2% 13

👤

Never served

97.8% 570

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Phillip Bay Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.7% 89

—

Did not provide

84.3% 477

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Phillip Bay Children Ever Born

No children

35.9%

1 child

14.3%

2 children

24.5%

3 children

22.3%

4 children

2.9%

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

Phillip Bay When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

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

Phillip Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.9%

5–14 hours

28.0%

15–29 hours

15.8%

30+ hours

9.9%

Did not do domestic work

25.5%

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

Phillip Bay Household Size

1 person

17.5%

2 persons

27.5%

3 persons

14.0%

4 persons

21.4%

5 persons

10.5%

6+ persons

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Phillip Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

652

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Phillip Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.4%

Step family — no other children

9.7%

Intact family — other children present

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Phillip Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Assault

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Theft

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Phillip Bay Schools

schools nearby

government

1015

avg ICSEA score

3,229

total students

St Spyridon College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 785 students

1093

ICSEA

St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 402 students

1090

ICSEA

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 369 students

1078

ICSEA

Malabar Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 244 students

1068

ICSEA

Matraville Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 222 students

1046

ICSEA

Banksmeadow Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 268 students

1032

ICSEA

Chifley Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 227 students

954

ICSEA

Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 114 students

934

ICSEA

Matraville Sports High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 487 students

930

ICSEA

La Perouse Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 111 students

920

ICSEA

Kamay Botany Bay Environmental Education Centre Government

Combined

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

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Phillip Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,193/wk

Median Rent $313/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.3%

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

If you earn X in Phillip Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $9,503/month

Median rent $313/wk

Left after rent $1,880/wk

Rent share 14.3%

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Phillip Bay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Englorie Park

Pop: 361 Income: $767/wk Rent: $400/wk

Jaspers Brush

Pop: 362 Income: $847/wk Rent: $475/wk

Marrar

Pop: 363 Income: $883/wk Rent: $275/wk

Congarinni

Pop: 365 Income: $525/wk Rent: $325/wk

Hat Head

Pop: 365 Income: $562/wk Rent: $275/wk

Dungowan

Pop: 366 Income: $758/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Phillip Bay

What is the population of Phillip Bay NSW?

The population of Phillip Bay NSW is 721 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1151.4 people per km².Phillip Bay is ranked #4,446 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Phillip Bay?

The median personal income in Phillip Bay NSW is $845 per week, or $43,940 per year.The median household income is $2,193 per week.Family income is $2,555 per week.Phillip Bay is ranked #2,852 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Phillip Bay?

Median rent in Phillip Bay NSW is $313 per week ($1,356 per month).Rent represents 14.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Phillip Bay ranks #4,302 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Phillip Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Phillip Bay NSW is $2,817. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Phillip Bay?

The median age in Phillip Bay NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Phillip Bay a good suburb to live in?

Phillip Bay is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 721.The median income is $845/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.3% 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: 13205. All dollar figures in AUD.