Suburbs Polo Flat

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Polo Flat NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Polo Flat NSW is 13 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Polo Flat is $866 per week ($45,032 per year). Median rent in Polo Flat is $180 per week ($780 per month). Polo Flat has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Polo Flat has a population density of 4.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (67% of residents).

There were 5 recorded offences in Polo Flat in 2024-25, a rate of 385 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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📍 Polo Flat, New South Wales — 36.2317°S, 149.1512°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (8)

Polo Flat Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Polo Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$866/wk
$45,032 per year
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Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Polo Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 64.7% (11) Female 35.3% (6)

Population Density

4.6
people per km²
13 people · 2.8 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$3,750
Family income/wk

Polo Flat Age Distribution

20-24
40-44
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Polo Flat Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Polo Flat Religion

No Religion
66.7%
Catholic
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Polo Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.4%

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

Polo Flat Employment

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Employed full-time
30.8% 4 people
⏰
Employed part-time
46.2% 6 people
🏠
Not in labour force
23.1% 3 people

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

Polo Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
70.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
30.0%

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

Polo Flat Occupation

Community & Personal Service
100.0%

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

Polo Flat Field of Study

Management & Commerce
50.0%
Society & Culture
50.0%

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

Polo Flat Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 6
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Never married
50.0% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Polo Flat Ancestry

Scottish
40.0%
English
33.3%
Australian
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Polo Flat Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 30

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

Polo Flat Volunteering

—
Not a volunteer
100.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Polo Flat How People Get to Work

Did not go to work
70.0%
Car (driver)
30.0%

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

Polo Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle
100.0%

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

Polo Flat Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Polo Flat Population Mobility

41.7%
moved in the last year
71.4%
moved in the last 5 years
11.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Polo Flat Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
31
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Polo Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
62.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Polo Flat Family Structure

Couple — no children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Polo Flat Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Polo Flat Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Polo Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
25.0%
Did not do domestic work
75.0%

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

Polo Flat Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Polo Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Other Against Person
2
Theft
2
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Polo Flat Schools

8
schools nearby
3
government
996
avg ICSEA score
1,441
total students
St Patrick's Parish School Catholic
Combined · K-10 · 457 students
1037
ICSEA
The Alpine School Independent
Primary · K-11 · 97 students
1032
ICSEA
Snowy Mountains Christian School Independent
Combined · K-10 · 50 students
1005
ICSEA
Monaro High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 372 students
977
ICSEA
Cooma Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 238 students
971
ICSEA
Cooma North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 227 students
955
ICSEA
St Patrick's Parish School, Primary Campus Catholic
Primary
The Alpine School Secondary Campus Independent
Secondary

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

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Polo Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $180/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.6%

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

If you earn X in Polo Flat

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $1,695/wk
Rent share 9.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hamilton South
Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $18/wk
Malabar
Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $30/wk
Walgett
Income: $823/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $5/wk

Polo Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Back Creek (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional - NSW)
Pop: 7 Income: $450/wk Rent: $380/wk
Billilingra
Pop: 7 Income: $649/wk
Coneac
Pop: 7 Income: $449/wk
Coombadjha
Pop: 7
Diamond Head
Pop: 7 Income: $350/wk
Dog Rocks
Pop: 7 Income: $949/wk

Compare Polo Flat

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Frequently Asked Questions About Polo Flat

What is the population of Polo Flat NSW?

The population of Polo Flat NSW is 13 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Polo Flat?

The median personal income in Polo Flat NSW is $866 per week, or $45,032 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $3,750 per week.

How much is rent in Polo Flat?

Median rent in Polo Flat NSW is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 9.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Polo Flat?

The median age in Polo Flat NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Polo Flat a good suburb to live in?

Polo Flat is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 13.The median income is $866/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.6% 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: 13250. All dollar figures in AUD.