Possum Brush NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Possum Brush NSW is 145 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Possum Brush is $505 per week ($26,260 per year). Median rent in Possum Brush is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Possum Brush has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Possum Brush has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Possum Brush is England. The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Possum Brush is $1,950.

There were 1 recorded offences in Possum Brush in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (1 offences).

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Possum Brush Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Possum Brush Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$505/wk
$26,260 per year
#8155 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
#5374 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Possum Brush Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.1% (64) Female 54.9% (78)

Population Density

2.2
people per km²
145 people · 67.1 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,474
Family income/wk

Possum Brush Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Possum Brush Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 26 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 13 dwellings

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

Possum Brush Country of Birth

Australia
95.0%
England
5.0%

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

Possum Brush Religion

No Religion
33.6%
Catholic
28.5%
Anglican
13.1%
Not stated
8.8%
Uniting Church
5.8%
Judaism
4.4%
Buddhism
2.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Possum Brush Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
46.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
35.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.6%

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

Possum Brush Languages Spoken at Home

German
100.0%

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

Possum Brush Employment

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Employed full-time
23.6% 26 people
Employed part-time
20.9% 23 people
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Not in labour force
55.5% 61 people

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

Possum Brush Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
62.2%
Bachelor Degree
16.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.5%
Postgraduate Degree
4.1%
Certificate I/II
4.1%

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

Possum Brush Occupation

Professionals
21.6%
Clerical & Administrative
19.6%
Labourers
19.6%
Managers
15.7%
Community & Personal Service
15.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.8%

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

Possum Brush Field of Study

Health
20.0%
Society & Culture
17.5%
Management & Commerce
15.0%
Agriculture & Environment
12.5%
Architecture & Building
10.0%
Education
10.0%
Engineering
7.5%
Information Technology
7.5%

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

Possum Brush Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Possum Brush Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
13.8%
$500-$649/wk
13.8%
$800-$999/wk
20.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Possum Brush Marital Status

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Married
52.5% 63
↔️
Separated
5.0% 6
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Divorced
15.0% 18
🕊️
Widowed
2.5% 3
👤
Never married
25.0% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Possum Brush Ancestry

Australian
35.3%
English
24.2%
Irish
9.5%
Scottish
8.9%
Other
7.4%
German
6.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.2%
Dutch
2.6%
Maori
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Possum Brush School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
47.8%
Secondary — Government
17.4%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
17.4%
Vocational Education
17.4%

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

Possum Brush Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.5% 14
No need for assistance
94.5% 239

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

Possum Brush Volunteering

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Volunteer
8.4% 9
Not a volunteer
91.6% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Possum Brush Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
50.0%
$800-$999/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Possum Brush How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
91.7%
Did not go to work
8.3%

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

Possum Brush Car Ownership

1 vehicle
19.6%
2 vehicles
54.9%
3 vehicles
17.6%
4+ vehicles
7.8%

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

Possum Brush Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
18.9%
3 bedrooms
35.8%
4 bedrooms
30.2%
5 bedrooms
15.1%

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

Possum Brush Population Mobility

11.8%
moved in the last year
37.0%
moved in the last 5 years
5.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
44.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Possum Brush Indigenous Population

5.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
14
Indigenous residents
262
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Possum Brush Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
22
Arthritis
7
Asthma
6
Lung condition
3

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

Possum Brush Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.5%
$1-$149/wk
3.1%
$150-$299/wk
11.5%
$300-$399/wk
7.3%
$400-$499/wk
8.3%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
10.4%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Possum Brush Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
33.3%
Couple — no children
29.2%
Couple — no children under 15
23.3%
One parent — children under 15
7.5%
One parent — no children under 15
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Possum Brush Military Service

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Previously served
7.1% 8
👤
Never served
92.9% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Possum Brush Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.8% 19
Did not provide
82.2% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Possum Brush Children Ever Born

No children
15.0%
1 child
15.0%
2 children
42.5%
3 children
27.5%

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

Possum Brush When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
1961–1970
6
1981–1990
3
2011–2015
3

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

Possum Brush Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.3%
5–14 hours
26.0%
15–29 hours
23.1%
30+ hours
19.2%
Did not do domestic work
13.5%

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

Possum Brush Household Size

1 person
17.2%
2 persons
41.4%
3 persons
25.9%
4 persons
6.9%
5 persons
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Possum Brush Where Residents Moved From

Same address
120
Moved from NSW
9

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

Possum Brush Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
83.3%
Other couple — children only
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Possum Brush Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Possum Brush Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,325/wk
Median Rent $280/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.1%

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

If you earn X in Possum Brush

≈ $5,742/month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $1,045/wk
Rent share 21.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Possum Brush vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Possum Brush

What is the population of Possum Brush NSW?

The population of Possum Brush NSW is 145 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².Possum Brush is ranked #7,851 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Possum Brush?

The median personal income in Possum Brush NSW is $505 per week, or $26,260 per year.The median household income is $1,325 per week.Family income is $1,474 per week.Possum Brush is ranked #8,155 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Possum Brush?

Median rent in Possum Brush NSW is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 21.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Possum Brush ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Possum Brush?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Possum Brush NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Possum Brush?

The median age in Possum Brush NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Possum Brush a good suburb to live in?

Possum Brush is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 145.The median income is $505/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13263. All dollar figures in AUD.