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Pilliga NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pilliga NSW is 175 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pilliga is $397 per week ($20,644 per year). Median rent in Pilliga is $189 per week ($819 per month). Pilliga has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Pilliga has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pilliga is $650.

There were 13 recorded offences in Pilliga in 2025-26, a rate of 74 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

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Pilliga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pilliga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$397/wk

$20,644 per year

#8775 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$189/wk

$819 per month

#7808 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$650/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Pilliga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (89) Female 50.8% (92)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

175 people · 1269.5 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$949

Family income/wk

Pilliga Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pilliga Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

81.8% 36 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

18.2% 8 dwellings

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

Pilliga Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Pilliga Religion

Anglican

30.9%

No Religion

29.0%

Not stated

20.4%

Catholic

19.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pilliga Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

31.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

21.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.6%

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

Pilliga Employment

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Employed full-time

35.9% 46 people

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Employed part-time

22.7% 29 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 3 people

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Not in labour force

39.1% 50 people

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

Pilliga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

68.0%

Bachelor Degree

32.0%

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

Pilliga Occupation

Managers

37.5%

Labourers

18.8%

Clerical & Administrative

15.6%

Professionals

9.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.4%

Community & Personal Service

9.4%

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

Pilliga Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

28.1%

Engineering

18.8%

Management & Commerce

18.8%

Society & Culture

15.6%

Health

9.4%

Education

9.4%

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

Pilliga Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pilliga Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

13.2%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

7.9%

$650-$799/wk

23.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.5%

$4,000+/wk

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pilliga Marital Status

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Married

38.5% 62

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Separated

2.5% 4

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Divorced

8.7% 14

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Widowed

8.1% 13

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Never married

42.2% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pilliga Ancestry

English

31.2%

Australian

30.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

17.2%

Scottish

7.0%

Irish

6.5%

German

4.3%

Filipino

1.6%

Other

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pilliga School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

37.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

37.5%

Primary — Government

25.0%

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

Pilliga Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.8% 16

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No need for assistance

94.2% 260

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

Pilliga Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.2% 29

—

Not a volunteer

76.8% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pilliga Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pilliga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.2%

Walked only

15.4%

Car (passenger)

7.7%

Did not go to work

5.8%

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

Pilliga Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.9%

1 vehicle

35.2%

2 vehicles

23.9%

3 vehicles

15.5%

4+ vehicles

15.5%

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

Pilliga Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.4%

2 bedrooms

20.3%

3 bedrooms

27.0%

4 bedrooms

37.8%

5 bedrooms

9.5%

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

Pilliga Population Mobility

10.3%

moved in the last year

16.3%

moved in the last 5 years

8.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pilliga Indigenous Population

28.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

193

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pilliga Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Mental health

Cancer

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

Pilliga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

18.4%

$1-$149/wk

8.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

11.7%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

7.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pilliga Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

31.7%

Couple — no children

30.5%

One parent — no children under 15

18.3%

Couple — no children under 15

12.2%

One parent — children under 15

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pilliga Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.0% 18

—

Did not provide

85.0% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pilliga Children Ever Born

No children

19.4%

1 child

8.3%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

30.6%

4 children

8.3%

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

Pilliga When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Pilliga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.3%

5–14 hours

18.6%

15–29 hours

11.9%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

38.1%

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

Pilliga Household Size

1 person

42.9%

2 persons

38.1%

3 persons

12.7%

5 persons

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pilliga Where Residents Moved From

Same address

122

Moved from NSW

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

Pilliga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pilliga Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 13 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Assault

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Pilliga Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $762/wk

Median Rent $189/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.8%

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

If you earn X in Pilliga

Your weekly income

≈ $3,302/month

Median rent $189/wk

Left after rent $573/wk

Rent share 24.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $450/wk Rent: $130/wk Save: $59/wk

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Income: $462/wk Rent: $186/wk Save: $3/wk

Pilliga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Boomey

Pop: 88 Income: $1,089/wk Rent: $200/wk

Bungaba

Pop: 88 Income: $662/wk Rent: $200/wk

Chakola

Pop: 88 Income: $737/wk Rent: $260/wk

Come By Chance

Pop: 88 Income: $1,042/wk

Cowper

Pop: 88 Income: $677/wk Rent: $300/wk

Daroobalgie

Pop: 88 Income: $870/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pilliga

What is the population of Pilliga NSW?

The population of Pilliga NSW is 175 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².Pilliga is ranked #7,331 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pilliga?

The median personal income in Pilliga NSW is $397 per week, or $20,644 per year.The median household income is $762 per week.Family income is $949 per week.Pilliga is ranked #8,775 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pilliga?

Median rent in Pilliga NSW is $189 per week ($819 per month).Rent represents 24.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pilliga ranks #7,808 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pilliga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pilliga NSW is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pilliga?

The median age in Pilliga NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pilliga a good suburb to live in?

Pilliga is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 175.The median income is $397/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.8% 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: 13217. All dollar figures in AUD.