Putty NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Putty NSW is 126 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Putty is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Putty is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Putty has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Putty has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Putty is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Putty is $1,700.

There were 2 recorded offences in Putty in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (2 offences).

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Putty Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Putty Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
#7429 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$500/wk
$2,167 per month
#576 of 14,663
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,700/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Putty Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.2% (71) Female 41.8% (51)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
126 people · 502.6 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,343
Family income/wk

Putty 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Putty Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
67.4% 31 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
32.6% 15 dwellings

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

Putty Country of Birth

Australia
92.3%
England
7.7%

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

Putty Religion

No Religion
36.7%
Catholic
22.7%
Anglican
16.4%
Uniting Church
7.8%
Not stated
7.0%
Orintal Orthdx
5.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Putty Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
40.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.1%

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

Putty Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic
100.0%

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

Putty Employment

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Employed full-time
29.6% 29 people
Employed part-time
15.3% 15 people
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Not in labour force
55.1% 54 people

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

Putty Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
55.8%
Bachelor Degree
26.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.6%
Postgraduate Degree
7.7%

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

Putty Occupation

Professionals
36.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
36.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
16.0%
Managers
12.0%

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

Putty Field of Study

Engineering
52.6%
Architecture & Building
31.6%
Management & Commerce
15.8%

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

Putty Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Putty Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
8.6%
$400-$499/wk
11.4%
$500-$649/wk
11.4%
$800-$999/wk
11.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Putty Marital Status

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Married
36.1% 39
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Separated
13.0% 14
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Divorced
11.1% 12
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Widowed
2.8% 3
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Never married
37.0% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Putty Ancestry

English
33.3%
Australian
22.0%
Irish
14.3%
Other
10.7%
Scottish
8.9%
German
5.4%
Italian
3.6%
Russian
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Putty School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
28.6%
Secondary — Government
28.6%
Primary — Government
23.8%
Vocational Education
19.0%

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

Putty Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.0% 9
No need for assistance
96.0% 215

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

Putty Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.6% 25
Not a volunteer
76.4% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Putty Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
33.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
33.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Putty How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.1%
Did not go to work
38.9%

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

Putty Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.1%
2 vehicles
45.3%
3 vehicles
15.1%
4+ vehicles
7.5%

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

Putty Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.9%
2 bedrooms
21.7%
3 bedrooms
41.3%
4 bedrooms
26.1%

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

Putty Population Mobility

10.4%
moved in the last year
33.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
43.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Putty Indigenous Population

1.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
240
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Putty Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Asthma
6
Cancer
6
Arthritis
6
Diabetes
4
Lung condition
4
Heart disease
3

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

Putty Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
22.9%
$300-$399/wk
7.1%
$400-$499/wk
8.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
5.7%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Putty Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.1%
Couple — children under 15
19.7%
One parent — children under 15
18.3%
Couple — no children under 15
8.5%
One parent — no children under 15
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Putty Military Service

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Previously served
4.7% 5
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Never served
95.3% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Putty Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 14
Did not provide
86.1% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Putty Children Ever Born

No children
58.8%
2 children
20.6%
3 children
8.8%
4 children
11.8%

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

Putty When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1991–2000
4
2001–2010
3
2011–2015
4

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

Putty Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.4%
5–14 hours
22.4%
15–29 hours
22.4%
30+ hours
12.2%
Did not do domestic work
23.5%

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

Putty Household Size

1 person
46.8%
2 persons
27.7%
3 persons
10.6%
4 persons
14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Putty Where Residents Moved From

Same address
103
Moved from NSW
15

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

Putty Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Putty Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Other Against Property
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Putty Rent Prices & Affordability

46%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $1,093/wk
Median Rent $500/wk
Rent-to-Income 45.7%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Putty

≈ $4,736/month
Median rent $500/wk
Left after rent $593/wk
Rent share 45.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Putty vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Putty

What is the population of Putty NSW?

The population of Putty NSW is 126 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².Putty is ranked #8,288 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Putty?

The median personal income in Putty NSW is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,093 per week.Family income is $1,343 per week.Putty is ranked #7,429 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Putty?

Median rent in Putty NSW is $500 per week ($2,167 per month).Rent represents 45.7% of household income, which is considered stressed.Putty ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Putty?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Putty NSW is $1,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Putty?

The median age in Putty NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Putty a good suburb to live in?

Putty is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 126.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (45.7% 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: 13292. All dollar figures in AUD.