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Purlewaugh NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Purlewaugh, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Purlewaugh NSW is 81 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Purlewaugh is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Median rent in Purlewaugh is $170 per week ($737 per month). Purlewaugh has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Purlewaugh has a population density of 0.2 people per km².
The most common religion is Catholic (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Purlewaugh is $2,400.
There were 1 recorded offences in Purlewaugh in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).
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Purlewaugh Population
Purlewaugh Median Income & Rent
Purlewaugh Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Purlewaugh Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Purlewaugh Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Purlewaugh Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Purlewaugh Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Purlewaugh Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Purlewaugh Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Purlewaugh Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Purlewaugh Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Purlewaugh Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Purlewaugh Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Purlewaugh Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Purlewaugh Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Purlewaugh Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Purlewaugh School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Purlewaugh Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Purlewaugh Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Purlewaugh How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Purlewaugh Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Purlewaugh Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Purlewaugh Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Purlewaugh Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Purlewaugh Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Purlewaugh Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Purlewaugh Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Purlewaugh Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Purlewaugh Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Purlewaugh When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Purlewaugh Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Purlewaugh Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Purlewaugh Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Purlewaugh Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Purlewaugh Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Purlewaugh Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Purlewaugh
What is the population of Purlewaugh NSW?
The population of Purlewaugh NSW is 81 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².
What is the median income in Purlewaugh?
The median personal income in Purlewaugh NSW is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,781 per week.
How much is rent in Purlewaugh?
Median rent in Purlewaugh NSW is $170 per week ($737 per month).Rent represents 11.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Purlewaugh?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Purlewaugh 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 Purlewaugh?
The median age in Purlewaugh NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Purlewaugh a good suburb to live in?
Purlewaugh is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 81.The median income is $774/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.8% 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: 13289. All dollar figures in AUD.