Premer NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Premer NSW is 126 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Premer is $515 per week ($26,780 per year). Median rent in Premer is $210 per week ($910 per month). Premer has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Premer has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Premer is $1,409.

There were 4 recorded offences in Premer in 2025-26, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Premer Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Premer Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$515/wk
$26,780 per year
#8057 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
#7231 of 14,663
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,409/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 1.1 per bedroom

Premer Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (65) Female 48.0% (60)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
126 people · 174.5 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$1,062
Family income/wk

Premer Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Premer Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
77.3% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
22.7% 5 dwellings

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

Premer Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Premer Religion

Anglican
30.3%
No Religion
27.0%
Not stated
25.4%
Catholic
17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Premer Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
54.2%
Year 12 or equivalent
30.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.8%

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

Premer Employment

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Employed full-time
35.3% 24 people
Employed part-time
5.9% 4 people
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Unemployed
5.9% 4 people
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Not in labour force
52.9% 36 people

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

Premer Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
78.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.4%

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

Premer Occupation

Managers
46.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
33.3%
Clerical & Administrative
20.0%

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

Premer Field of Study

Management & Commerce
100.0%

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

Premer Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Premer Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
20.0%
$400-$499/wk
40.0%
$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Premer Marital Status

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Married
36.4% 39
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Separated
7.5% 8
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Divorced
11.2% 12
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Widowed
3.7% 4
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Never married
41.1% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Premer Ancestry

Australian
36.1%
English
35.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
10.1%
Irish
8.4%
German
5.0%
Scottish
2.5%
Other
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Premer School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
58.3%
Primary — Government
41.7%

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

Premer Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
13.1% 24
No need for assistance
86.9% 159

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

Premer Volunteering

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Volunteer
14.7% 10
Not a volunteer
85.3% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Premer How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Did not go to work
25.0%

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

Premer Car Ownership

1 vehicle
57.1%
2 vehicles
21.4%
3 vehicles
10.7%
4+ vehicles
10.7%

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

Premer Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.5%
2 bedrooms
13.2%
3 bedrooms
34.2%
4 bedrooms
26.3%
5 bedrooms
15.8%

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

Premer Population Mobility

14.9%
moved in the last year
28.0%
moved in the last 5 years
12.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
33.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Premer Indigenous Population

9.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
17
Indigenous residents
163
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Premer Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Diabetes
5
Lung condition
5
Arthritis
5
Heart disease
3
Cancer
3
Kidney disease
3

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

Premer Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.6%
$1-$149/wk
20.3%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.2%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Premer Family Structure

One parent — children under 15
32.9%
Couple — no children
24.7%
Couple — no children under 15
23.3%
Couple — children under 15
15.1%
One parent — no children under 15
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Premer Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.3% 14
Did not provide
79.7% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Premer Children Ever Born

No children
27.3%
2 children
72.7%

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

Premer When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1981–1990
3

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

Premer Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.3%
5–14 hours
20.0%
15–29 hours
12.3%
30+ hours
23.1%
Did not do domestic work
32.3%

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

Premer Household Size

1 person
8.6%
2 persons
37.1%
3 persons
25.7%
4 persons
17.1%
5 persons
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Premer Where Residents Moved From

Same address
74
Moved from NSW
4
Moved — same area (SA2)
3
Moved from QLD
3

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

Premer Family Blending

Step family — no other children
57.1%
Intact family — no other children
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Premer Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
4

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Premer Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
822
avg ICSEA score
12
total students
Premer Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 12 students
822
ICSEA

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

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Premer Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $875/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.0%

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

If you earn X in Premer

≈ $3,792/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $665/wk
Rent share 24.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Premer vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Premer

What is the population of Premer NSW?

The population of Premer NSW is 126 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Premer is ranked #8,288 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Premer?

The median personal income in Premer NSW is $515 per week, or $26,780 per year.The median household income is $875 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.Premer is ranked #8,057 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Premer?

Median rent in Premer NSW is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Premer ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Premer?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Premer NSW is $1,409. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Premer?

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

Is Premer a good suburb to live in?

Premer is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 126.The median income is $515/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.0% 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: 13271. All dollar figures in AUD.