Quandary NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Quandary NSW is 57 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Quandary is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Quandary is $125 per week ($542 per month). Quandary has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Quandary has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Quandary is $737.

There were 1 recorded offences in Quandary in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Quandary Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Quandary Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$762/wk
$39,624 per year
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Median Rent
$125/wk
$542 per month
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$737/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Quandary Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (27) Female 50.0% (27)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
57 people · 126.8 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Quandary Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Quandary Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 9 dwellings

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

Quandary Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Quandary Religion

Catholic
35.7%
Anglican
21.4%
No Religion
19.6%
Uniting Church
8.9%
Not stated
8.9%
Baptist
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Quandary Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.8%

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

Quandary Employment

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Employed full-time
57.8% 26 people
Employed part-time
24.4% 11 people
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Not in labour force
17.8% 8 people

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

Quandary Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
44.1%
Certificate III/IV
35.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
11.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
8.8%

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

Quandary Occupation

Managers
45.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
27.3%
Professionals
13.6%
Labourers
13.6%

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

Quandary Field of Study

Management & Commerce
41.7%
Education
33.3%
Agriculture & Environment
25.0%

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

Quandary Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Quandary Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
50.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Quandary Marital Status

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Married
73.3% 33
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Never married
26.7% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Quandary Ancestry

Australian
43.7%
English
28.2%
Irish
18.3%
German
5.6%
Scottish
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Quandary School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
58.3%
Secondary — Government
41.7%

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

Quandary Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.7% 3
No need for assistance
97.3% 107

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

Quandary Volunteering

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Volunteer
37.5% 15
Not a volunteer
62.5% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Quandary How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
79.2%
Did not go to work
20.8%

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

Quandary Car Ownership

1 vehicle
19.2%
2 vehicles
34.6%
3 vehicles
34.6%
4+ vehicles
11.5%

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

Quandary Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
53.3%
4 bedrooms
20.0%
5 bedrooms
26.7%

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

Quandary Population Mobility

10.3%
moved in the last year
31.5%
moved in the last 5 years
2.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
76.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Quandary Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
108
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Quandary Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6
Asthma
4
Mental health
3

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

Quandary Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.3%
$1-$149/wk
20.7%
$650-$799/wk
13.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Quandary Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
59.3%
Couple — no children
25.9%
Couple — no children under 15
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Quandary Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.4% 10
Did not provide
79.6% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Quandary Children Ever Born

No children
35.7%
2 children
35.7%
3 children
28.6%

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

Quandary Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
39.1%
5–14 hours
21.7%
15–29 hours
17.4%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
10.9%

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

Quandary Household Size

1 person
13.6%
2 persons
50.0%
4 persons
22.7%
6+ persons
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Quandary Where Residents Moved From

Same address
52
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Quandary Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Quandary Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Sexual Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2025

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

Quandary Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,812/wk
Median Rent $125/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.9%

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

If you earn X in Quandary

≈ $7,852/month
Median rent $125/wk
Left after rent $1,687/wk
Rent share 6.9%

Quandary vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Quandary

What is the population of Quandary NSW?

The population of Quandary NSW is 57 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Quandary?

The median personal income in Quandary NSW is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Quandary?

Median rent in Quandary NSW is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 6.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Quandary?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Quandary NSW is $737. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Quandary?

The median age in Quandary NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Quandary a good suburb to live in?

Quandary is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 57.The median income is $762/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.9% 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: 13302. All dollar figures in AUD.