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Potato Point NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Potato Point NSW is 156 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Potato Point is $745 per week ($38,740 per year). Median rent in Potato Point is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Potato Point has a median age of 63 years, older than the national median of 38. Potato Point has a population density of 13.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Potato Point is $1,300.

There were 5 recorded offences in Potato Point in 2024-25, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Potato Point Population

residents (Census 2021)

Potato Point Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$745/wk

$38,740 per year

#4636 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$340/wk

$1,473 per month

#3592 of 14,663

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Median Age

63years

25 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Potato Point Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (83) Female 49.1% (80)

Population Density

13.2

people per km²

156 people · 11.8 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,531

Family income/wk

Potato Point Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

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)

Potato Point Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.3% 44 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.7% 16 dwellings

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

Potato Point Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Potato Point Religion

No Religion

57.1%

Anglican

15.0%

Catholic

12.9%

Not stated

8.2%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Potato Point Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.8%

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

Potato Point Employment

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Employed full-time

15.4% 21 people

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Employed part-time

21.3% 29 people

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Not in labour force

63.2% 86 people

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

Potato Point Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.3%

Bachelor Degree

30.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.8%

Postgraduate Degree

9.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.4%

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

Potato Point Occupation

Professionals

38.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.6%

Managers

10.3%

Community & Personal Service

10.3%

Clerical & Administrative

7.7%

Labourers

7.7%

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

Potato Point Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

17.1%

Society & Culture

17.1%

Health

11.4%

Education

11.4%

Agriculture & Environment

8.6%

Architecture & Building

8.6%

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

Potato Point Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Potato Point Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

11.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

18.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.0%

$4,000+/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Potato Point Marital Status

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Married

48.6% 72

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Divorced

18.9% 28

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Widowed

5.4% 8

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Never married

27.0% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Potato Point Ancestry

English

31.1%

Australian

25.2%

Scottish

11.7%

Irish

10.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.8%

Other

4.9%

Filipino

2.4%

Spanish

2.4%

Dutch

1.9%

German

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Potato Point School & University Attendance

Pre-school

36.4%

Primary — Government

36.4%

Secondary — Government

27.3%

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

Potato Point Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.2% 14

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 256

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

Potato Point Volunteering

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Volunteer

30.3% 40

—

Not a volunteer

69.7% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Potato Point Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

40.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Potato Point How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.2%

Did not go to work

27.8%

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

Potato Point Car Ownership

1 vehicle

31.6%

2 vehicles

57.0%

3 vehicles

11.4%

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

Potato Point Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.9%

3 bedrooms

58.2%

4 bedrooms

22.4%

5 bedrooms

4.5%

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

Potato Point Population Mobility

10.4%

moved in the last year

28.1%

moved in the last 5 years

37.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Potato Point Indigenous Population

7.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

271

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Potato Point Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Kidney disease

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

Potato Point Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.9%

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$150-$299/wk

9.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

8.2%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

16.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Potato Point Family Structure

Couple — no children

61.1%

Couple — children under 15

19.4%

Couple — no children under 15

8.3%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Potato Point Military Service

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Previously served

5.8% 8

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Never served

94.2% 131

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Potato Point Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.9% 23

—

Did not provide

83.1% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Potato Point Children Ever Born

No children

24.3%

2 children

37.8%

3 children

29.7%

4 children

8.1%

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

Potato Point When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Potato Point Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.2%

5–14 hours

29.2%

15–29 hours

23.4%

30+ hours

12.4%

Did not do domestic work

13.9%

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

Potato Point Household Size

1 person

30.0%

2 persons

57.1%

3 persons

7.1%

4 persons

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Potato Point Where Residents Moved From

Same address

120

Moved from NSW

Moved from ACT

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

Potato Point Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Potato Point Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Potato Point Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,281/wk

Median Rent $340/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.5%

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

If you earn X in Potato Point

Your weekly income

≈ $5,551/month

Median rent $340/wk

Left after rent $941/wk

Rent share 26.5%

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Potato Point vs State & National Average

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Pop: 78 Income: $933/wk Rent: $550/wk

Warrah Creek

Pop: 78 Income: $888/wk Rent: $385/wk

Crooked Corner

Pop: 78 Income: $553/wk Rent: $125/wk

Crowdy Head

Pop: 78 Income: $752/wk Rent: $540/wk

Crowther

Pop: 78 Income: $871/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 78 Income: $778/wk Rent: $415/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Potato Point

What is the population of Potato Point NSW?

The population of Potato Point NSW is 156 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.2 people per km².Potato Point is ranked #7,659 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Potato Point?

The median personal income in Potato Point NSW is $745 per week, or $38,740 per year.The median household income is $1,281 per week.Family income is $1,531 per week.Potato Point is ranked #4,636 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Potato Point?

Median rent in Potato Point NSW is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 26.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Potato Point ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Potato Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Potato Point NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Potato Point?

The median age in Potato Point NSW is 63 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Potato Point a good suburb to live in?

Potato Point is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 156.The median income is $745/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.5% 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: 13265. All dollar figures in AUD.