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Pottsville NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Pottsville, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Pottsville NSW is 7,238 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pottsville is $730 per week ($37,960 per year). Median rent in Pottsville is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Pottsville has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Pottsville has a population density of 573.4 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Pottsville is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pottsville is $2,063.
There were 59 recorded offences in Pottsville in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (21 offences).
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Pottsville Population
Pottsville Median Income & Rent
Pottsville Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Pottsville Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Pottsville Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Pottsville Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Pottsville Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Pottsville Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Pottsville Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Pottsville Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Pottsville Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Pottsville Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Pottsville Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Pottsville Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Pottsville Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Pottsville Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Pottsville Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Pottsville School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Pottsville Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Pottsville Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Pottsville Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Pottsville How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Pottsville Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Pottsville Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Pottsville Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Pottsville Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Pottsville Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Pottsville Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Pottsville Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Pottsville Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Pottsville Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Pottsville Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Pottsville When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Pottsville Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Pottsville Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Pottsville Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Pottsville Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Pottsville Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 59 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Pottsville Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pottsville
What is the population of Pottsville NSW?
The population of Pottsville NSW is 7,238 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 573.4 people per km².Pottsville is ranked #1,010 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Pottsville?
The median personal income in Pottsville NSW is $730 per week, or $37,960 per year.The median household income is $1,556 per week.Family income is $1,832 per week.Pottsville is ranked #4,918 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Pottsville?
Median rent in Pottsville NSW is $500 per week ($2,167 per month).Rent represents 32.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Pottsville ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Pottsville?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pottsville NSW is $2,063. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Pottsville?
The median age in Pottsville NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Pottsville a good suburb to live in?
Pottsville is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 7,238.The median income is $730/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.1% 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: 13269. All dollar figures in AUD.