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Primbee NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Primbee NSW is 1,623 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Primbee is $669 per week ($34,788 per year). Median rent in Primbee is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Primbee has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Primbee has a population density of 504.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Primbee is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Primbee is $1,904.

There were 31 recorded offences in Primbee in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (9 offences).

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Primbee Population

residents (Census 2021)

Primbee Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$669/wk

$34,788 per year

#6006 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,904/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Primbee Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (823) Female 49.4% (805)

Population Density

504.5

people per km²

1,623 people · 3.2 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,910

Family income/wk

Primbee Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Primbee Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.8% 267 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.2% 165 dwellings

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

Primbee Country of Birth

Australia

91.7%

England

3.9%

Greece

1.7%

Germany

0.9%

Croatia

0.7%

Cambodia

0.6%

Chile

0.6%

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

Primbee Religion

No Religion

35.8%

Catholic

30.9%

Anglican

13.7%

Eastern Orthodox

8.9%

Not stated

5.1%

Christian (other)

3.0%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.5%

Uniting Church

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Primbee Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.3%

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

Primbee Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

33.0%

Macedon

20.2%

Spanish

10.6%

Other

9.6%

Italian

9.6%

Arabic

7.4%

Portuguese

6.4%

German

3.2%

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

Primbee Employment

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Employed full-time

30.1% 361 people

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Employed part-time

18.6% 223 people

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Unemployed

2.5% 30 people

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Not in labour force

48.9% 587 people

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

Primbee Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.3%

Bachelor Degree

21.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.3%

Postgraduate Degree

7.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

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

Primbee Occupation

Professionals

24.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.0%

Clerical & Administrative

15.3%

Community & Personal Service

11.1%

Managers

10.6%

Labourers

8.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.8%

Sales Workers

4.4%

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

Primbee Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.5%

Engineering

19.4%

Society & Culture

13.6%

Education

11.4%

Health

10.2%

Architecture & Building

9.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.8%

Information Technology

3.6%

Creative Arts

2.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.1%

Agriculture & Environment

0.7%

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

Primbee Dwelling Types

Separate house

89.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

10.2%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Primbee Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$1-$149/wk

1.3%

$150-$299/wk

2.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

6.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.5%

$4,000+/wk

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Primbee Marital Status

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Married

40.5% 548

↔️

Separated

5.1% 69

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Divorced

11.2% 151

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Widowed

6.4% 87

👤

Never married

36.9% 499

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Primbee Ancestry

Australian

28.6%

English

25.0%

Other

7.7%

Irish

7.6%

Scottish

6.9%

Italian

5.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.1%

Greek

4.0%

Macedonian

3.5%

German

3.0%

Maltese

2.0%

Spanish

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Primbee School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.9%

Secondary — Government

17.4%

Vocational Education

12.1%

Pre-school

12.1%

Primary — Catholic

8.9%

Secondary — Catholic

4.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.5%

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

Primbee Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.5% 264

✅

No need for assistance

91.5% 2,854

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

Primbee Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

9.4% 121

—

Not a volunteer

90.6% 1,171

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Primbee Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.1%

$300-$449/mo

2.0%

$450-$599/mo

4.1%

$600-$799/mo

6.1%

$800-$999/mo

8.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

7.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Primbee How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.8%

Did not go to work

18.6%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

Other

1.7%

Bus

1.7%

Truck

0.9%

Walked only

0.7%

Train

0.6%

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

Primbee Car Ownership

0 vehicles

8.1%

1 vehicle

34.4%

2 vehicles

33.8%

3 vehicles

13.4%

4+ vehicles

10.3%

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

Primbee Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.4%

2 bedrooms

18.6%

3 bedrooms

46.4%

4 bedrooms

21.1%

5 bedrooms

4.6%

6+ bedrooms

1.9%

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

Primbee Population Mobility

9.3%

moved in the last year

31.0%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Primbee Indigenous Population

5.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

163

Indigenous residents

2,941

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Primbee Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

179

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Primbee Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.4%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.2%

$300-$399/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Primbee Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

33.7%

Couple — no children

26.9%

Couple — no children under 15

18.9%

One parent — no children under 15

10.7%

One parent — children under 15

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Primbee Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.5% 6

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Previously served

1.8% 24

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Never served

97.7% 1,269

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Primbee Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.2% 196

—

Did not provide

84.8% 1,095

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Primbee Children Ever Born

No children

30.9%

1 child

11.5%

2 children

30.9%

3 children

20.6%

4 children

6.0%

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

Primbee When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2019

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

Primbee Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.0%

5–14 hours

24.9%

15–29 hours

14.5%

30+ hours

11.9%

Did not do domestic work

29.7%

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

Primbee Household Size

1 person

32.6%

2 persons

30.1%

3 persons

17.7%

4 persons

11.6%

5 persons

5.0%

6+ persons

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Primbee Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,393

Moved from NSW

115

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

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

Primbee Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.3%

Step family — no other children

11.1%

Blended family — no other children

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Primbee Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 31 total

Other Against Property

Theft

Assault

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Sexual Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Primbee Schools

schools nearby

government

954

avg ICSEA score

2,336

total students

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 177 students

1058

ICSEA

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 149 students

1013

ICSEA

Windang Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 203 students

988

ICSEA

Five Islands Secondary College Government

Secondary · 9-12 · 293 students

983

ICSEA

Primbee Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 88 students

943

ICSEA

Lake Heights Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 147 students

941

ICSEA

Berkeley Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 259 students

926

ICSEA

Warrawong High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 591 students

905

ICSEA

Kemblawarra Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 153 students

892

ICSEA

Warrawong Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 276 students

891

ICSEA

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

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Primbee Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,341/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.1%

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

If you earn X in Primbee

Your weekly income

≈ $5,811/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $991/wk

Rent share 26.1%

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Primbee vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 812 Income: $966/wk Rent: $550/wk

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Pop: 813 Income: $925/wk Rent: $490/wk

Wongarbon

Pop: 814 Income: $845/wk Rent: $320/wk

Cecil Park

Pop: 815 Income: $767/wk Rent: $400/wk

Coramba

Pop: 817 Income: $791/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Pop: 818 Income: $851/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Primbee

What is the population of Primbee NSW?

The population of Primbee NSW is 1,623 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 504.5 people per km².Primbee is ranked #3,294 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Primbee?

The median personal income in Primbee NSW is $669 per week, or $34,788 per year.The median household income is $1,341 per week.Family income is $1,910 per week.Primbee is ranked #6,006 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Primbee?

Median rent in Primbee NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 26.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Primbee ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Primbee?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Primbee NSW is $1,904. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Primbee?

The median age in Primbee NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Primbee a good suburb to live in?

Primbee is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,623.The median income is $669/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.1% 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: 13276. All dollar figures in AUD.