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Primrose Valley NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Primrose Valley NSW is 155 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Primrose Valley is $1,187 per week ($61,724 per year). Median rent in Primrose Valley is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Primrose Valley has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Primrose Valley has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Primrose Valley is $2,400.

There were 3 recorded offences in Primrose Valley in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Primrose Valley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Primrose Valley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,187/wk

$61,724 per year

#454 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$360/wk

$1,560 per month

#2908 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,400/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Primrose Valley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.5% (87) Female 43.5% (67)

Population Density

1.6

people per km²

155 people · 98.5 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,812

Family income/wk

Primrose Valley 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Primrose Valley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.1% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.9% 18 dwellings

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

Primrose Valley Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Primrose Valley Religion

No Religion

49.4%

Catholic

17.7%

Anglican

12.0%

Not stated

8.9%

Buddhism

5.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.8%

Uniting Church

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Primrose Valley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

63.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.1%

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

Primrose Valley Employment

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Employed full-time

56.5% 61 people

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Employed part-time

13.0% 14 people

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Not in labour force

30.6% 33 people

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

Primrose Valley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.5%

Bachelor Degree

35.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.3%

Postgraduate Degree

7.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.4%

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

Primrose Valley Occupation

Professionals

28.8%

Managers

27.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.3%

Community & Personal Service

15.3%

Labourers

8.5%

Clerical & Administrative

5.1%

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

Primrose Valley Field of Study

Society & Culture

15.0%

Health

15.0%

Architecture & Building

15.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

11.7%

Engineering

11.7%

Management & Commerce

11.7%

Agriculture & Environment

8.3%

Creative Arts

6.7%

Education

5.0%

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

Primrose Valley Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Primrose Valley Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

4.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

16.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.0%

$4,000+/wk

20.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Primrose Valley Marital Status

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Married

54.8% 68

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Separated

5.6% 7

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Divorced

8.9% 11

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Never married

30.6% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Primrose Valley Ancestry

Australian

39.2%

English

29.9%

Scottish

11.3%

Irish

9.3%

German

6.4%

Other

2.5%

New Zealander

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Primrose Valley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

26.7%

Secondary — Government

20.0%

Vocational Education

15.6%

Secondary — Catholic

13.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.3%

Pre-school

11.1%

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

Primrose Valley Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 283

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

Primrose Valley Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.9% 21

—

Not a volunteer

81.1% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Primrose Valley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

29.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Primrose Valley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.9%

Car (passenger)

6.6%

Did not go to work

6.6%

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

Primrose Valley Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.9%

2 vehicles

44.2%

3 vehicles

13.5%

4+ vehicles

15.4%

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

Primrose Valley Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.4%

3 bedrooms

30.8%

4 bedrooms

38.5%

5 bedrooms

5.8%

6+ bedrooms

9.6%

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

Primrose Valley Population Mobility

22.4%

moved in the last year

42.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Primrose Valley Indigenous Population

2.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

285

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Primrose Valley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Kidney disease

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

Primrose Valley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

3.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.9%

$800-$999/wk

4.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.0%

$3,500+/wk

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Primrose Valley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.0%

Couple — no children under 15

24.4%

Couple — no children

21.5%

One parent — children under 15

8.1%

One parent — no children under 15

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Primrose Valley Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

3.6% 4

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Current ADF — Reserves

3.6% 4

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Previously served

5.4% 6

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Never served

87.4% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Primrose Valley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.7% 12

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Did not provide

89.3% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Primrose Valley Children Ever Born

No children

38.5%

2 children

53.8%

3 children

7.7%

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

Primrose Valley When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Primrose Valley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

31.9%

15–29 hours

16.4%

30+ hours

11.2%

Did not do domestic work

20.7%

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

Primrose Valley Household Size

1 person

18.3%

2 persons

30.0%

3 persons

16.7%

4 persons

18.3%

5 persons

11.7%

6+ persons

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Primrose Valley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

111

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from ACT

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

Primrose Valley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.9%

Blended family — no other children

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Primrose Valley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Primrose Valley Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,625/wk

Median Rent $360/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.7%

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

If you earn X in Primrose Valley

Your weekly income

≈ $11,375/month

Median rent $360/wk

Left after rent $2,265/wk

Rent share 13.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queanbeyan

Income: $1,010/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $20/wk

Karabar

Income: $975/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $10/wk

Voyager Point

Income: $1,152/wk Rent: $325/wk Save: $35/wk

South Coogee

Income: $958/wk Rent: $207/wk Save: $153/wk

Crestwood

Income: $982/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $40/wk

Holgate

Income: $976/wk Rent: $335/wk Save: $25/wk

Queanbeyan West

Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $10/wk

Queanbeyan East

Income: $1,079/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $50/wk

Primrose Valley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Big Hill (NSW)

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

Howards Grass

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Primrose Valley

What is the population of Primrose Valley NSW?

The population of Primrose Valley NSW is 155 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².Primrose Valley is ranked #7,679 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Primrose Valley?

The median personal income in Primrose Valley NSW is $1,187 per week, or $61,724 per year.The median household income is $2,625 per week.Family income is $2,812 per week.Primrose Valley is ranked #454 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Primrose Valley?

Median rent in Primrose Valley NSW is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 13.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Primrose Valley ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Primrose Valley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Primrose Valley NSW is $2,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Primrose Valley?

The median age in Primrose Valley NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Primrose Valley a good suburb to live in?

Primrose Valley is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 155.The median income is $1,187/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.7% 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: 13277. All dollar figures in AUD.