Purfleet NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Purfleet NSW is 107 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Purfleet is $313 per week ($16,276 per year). Median rent in Purfleet is $185 per week ($802 per month). Purfleet has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Purfleet has a population density of 273.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

There were 10 recorded offences in Purfleet in 2025-26, a rate of 93 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (5 offences).

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Purfleet Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Purfleet Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$313/wk
$16,276 per year
#8842 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$185/wk
$802 per month
#7826 of 14,663
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Median Age
32years
6 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Purfleet Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (53) Female 51.8% (57)

Population Density

273.7
people per km²
107 people · 0.4 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$700
Family income/wk

Purfleet 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Purfleet Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Purfleet Religion

No Religion
35.3%
Not stated
19.1%
Other Religions Tot
11.0%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
11.0%
Anglican
8.8%
Catholic
7.4%
Baptist
4.4%
Christian (other)
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Purfleet Education Level

Year 9 or equivalent
42.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
26.3%

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

Purfleet Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous
50.0%
Other
50.0%

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

Purfleet Employment

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Unemployed
5.4% 3 people
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Not in labour force
94.6% 53 people

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

Purfleet Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Purfleet Field of Study

Society & Culture
100.0%

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

Purfleet Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Purfleet Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
21.7%
$300-$399/wk
21.7%
$400-$499/wk
13.0%
$650-$799/wk
26.1%
$800-$999/wk
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Purfleet Marital Status

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Divorced
3.6% 3
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Widowed
3.6% 3
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Never married
92.9% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Purfleet Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
87.4%
English
7.8%
Chinese
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Purfleet Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.6% 9
No need for assistance
92.4% 109

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

Purfleet Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.9% 7
Not a volunteer
82.1% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Purfleet Car Ownership

0 vehicles
50.0%
1 vehicle
50.0%

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

Purfleet Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
14.8%
3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
40.7%
5 bedrooms
11.1%

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

Purfleet Population Mobility

4.3%
moved in the last year
11.5%
moved in the last 5 years
33.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
10.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Purfleet Indigenous Population

100.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
205
Indigenous residents
0
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Purfleet Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
4
Diabetes
4
Dementia
3

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

Purfleet Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.2%
$1-$149/wk
22.4%
$150-$299/wk
30.6%
$300-$399/wk
24.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Purfleet Family Structure

One parent — children under 15
53.9%
Couple — children under 15
23.7%
One parent — no children under 15
15.8%
Couple — no children
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Purfleet Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
28.9% 11
Did not provide
71.1% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Purfleet Children Ever Born

1 child
100.0%

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

Purfleet Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
9.1%
5–14 hours
11.4%
30+ hours
29.5%
Did not do domestic work
50.0%

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

Purfleet Household Size

1 person
18.5%
2 persons
40.7%
3 persons
11.1%
4 persons
11.1%
5 persons
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Purfleet Where Residents Moved From

Same address
67
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Purfleet Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Purfleet Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 10 total

Other Against Property
5
Drug Offences
3
Assault
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Purfleet Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
952
avg ICSEA score
32
total students
Manning Adventist School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 32 students
952
ICSEA

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

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Purfleet Rent Prices & Affordability

32%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $574/wk
Median Rent $185/wk
Rent-to-Income 32.2%

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

If you earn X in Purfleet

≈ $2,487/month
Median rent $185/wk
Left after rent $389/wk
Rent share 32.2%

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Purfleet vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Purfleet

What is the population of Purfleet NSW?

The population of Purfleet NSW is 107 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 273.7 people per km².Purfleet is ranked #8,750 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Purfleet?

The median personal income in Purfleet NSW is $313 per week, or $16,276 per year.The median household income is $574 per week.Family income is $700 per week.Purfleet is ranked #8,842 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Purfleet?

Median rent in Purfleet NSW is $185 per week ($802 per month).Rent represents 32.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Purfleet ranks #7,826 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Purfleet?

The median age in Purfleet NSW is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Purfleet a good suburb to live in?

Purfleet is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 107.The median income is $313/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.2% 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: 13288. All dollar figures in AUD.