Suburbs Porters Retreat

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Porters Retreat NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Porters Retreat NSW is 64 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Porters Retreat is $735 per week ($38,220 per year). Median rent in Porters Retreat is $590 per week ($2,557 per month). Porters Retreat has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Porters Retreat has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Porters Retreat is England. The most common religion is Catholic (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Porters Retreat is $1,474.

There were 1 recorded offences in Porters Retreat in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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📍 Porters Retreat, New South Wales — 33.9964°S, 149.7729°E

Crime: Low Med High

Porters Retreat Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Porters Retreat Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$735/wk
$38,220 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$590/wk
$2,557 per month
👤
Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,474/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Porters Retreat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (29) Female 51.7% (31)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
64 people · 106.9 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Porters Retreat Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
50-54
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Porters Retreat Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
52.4% 11 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
47.6% 10 dwellings

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

Porters Retreat Country of Birth

Australia
85.7%
England
14.3%

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

Porters Retreat Religion

Catholic
41.4%
No Religion
29.3%
Anglican
20.7%
Not stated
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Porters Retreat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.3%

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

Porters Retreat Employment

💼
Employed full-time
40.4% 21 people
⏰
Employed part-time
17.3% 9 people
🏠
Not in labour force
42.3% 22 people

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

Porters Retreat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.7%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%
Postgraduate Degree
8.3%

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

Porters Retreat Occupation

Managers
38.5%
Labourers
26.9%
Professionals
23.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.5%

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

Porters Retreat Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Architecture & Building
25.0%
Education
16.7%
Agriculture & Environment
12.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
12.5%

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

Porters Retreat Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Porters Retreat Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
20.7%
$800-$999/wk
13.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
20.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Porters Retreat Marital Status

💍
Married
54.2% 26
📋
Divorced
14.6% 7
👤
Never married
31.3% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Porters Retreat Ancestry

English
37.5%
Irish
29.5%
Australian
19.3%
German
6.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.4%
Scottish
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Porters Retreat School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
60.0%
Vocational Education
40.0%

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

Porters Retreat Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
8.1% 11
✅
No need for assistance
91.9% 124

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

Porters Retreat Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
15.4% 8
—
Not a volunteer
84.6% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Porters Retreat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Porters Retreat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Porters Retreat Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.8%
2 vehicles
46.2%
4+ vehicles
23.1%

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

Porters Retreat Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
14.3%
2 bedrooms
14.3%
3 bedrooms
31.4%
4 bedrooms
28.6%
5 bedrooms
11.4%

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

Porters Retreat Population Mobility

6.8%
moved in the last year
26.4%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Porters Retreat Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
110
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Porters Retreat Long-term Health Conditions

Kidney disease
6
Mental health
3

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

Porters Retreat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.3%
$150-$299/wk
16.7%
$300-$399/wk
11.1%
$650-$799/wk
13.9%
$800-$999/wk
22.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Porters Retreat Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.9%
Couple — children under 15
34.0%
One parent — children under 15
9.4%
One parent — no children under 15
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Porters Retreat Military Service

🏅
Previously served
13.3% 8
👤
Never served
86.7% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Porters Retreat Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
9.6% 5
—
Did not provide
90.4% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Porters Retreat Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Porters Retreat When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Porters Retreat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.1%
5–14 hours
26.4%
15–29 hours
24.5%
30+ hours
18.9%
Did not do domestic work
15.1%

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

Porters Retreat Household Size

1 person
27.8%
2 persons
55.6%
4 persons
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Porters Retreat Where Residents Moved From

Same address
55
Moved from NSW
4

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

Porters Retreat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Porters Retreat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Porters Retreat Rent Prices & Affordability

35%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,687/wk
Median Rent $590/wk
Rent-to-Income 35.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Porters Retreat

≈ $7,310/month
Median rent $590/wk
Left after rent $1,097/wk
Rent share 35.0%

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Porters Retreat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Afterlee
Pop: 32 Income: $596/wk
Bidgeemia
Pop: 32 Income: $900/wk
Bindera
Pop: 32 Income: $612/wk Rent: $120/wk
Carrington (Mid-Coast - NSW)
Pop: 32 Income: $574/wk Rent: $370/wk
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Pop: 32 Income: $724/wk Rent: $550/wk
Cedar Creek (Cessnock - NSW)
Pop: 32 Income: $687/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Porters Retreat

What is the population of Porters Retreat NSW?

The population of Porters Retreat NSW is 64 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Porters Retreat?

The median personal income in Porters Retreat NSW is $735 per week, or $38,220 per year.The median household income is $1,687 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Porters Retreat?

Median rent in Porters Retreat NSW is $590 per week ($2,557 per month).Rent represents 35.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Porters Retreat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Porters Retreat NSW is $1,474. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Porters Retreat?

The median age in Porters Retreat NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Porters Retreat a good suburb to live in?

Porters Retreat is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 64.The median income is $735/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (35.0% 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: 13261. All dollar figures in AUD.