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Rainbow Reach NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rainbow Reach NSW is 84 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rainbow Reach is $480 per week ($24,960 per year). Median rent in Rainbow Reach is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rainbow Reach has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Rainbow Reach has a population density of 5.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rainbow Reach is $433.

There were 4 recorded offences in Rainbow Reach in 2025-26, a rate of 48 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (2 offences).

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Rainbow Reach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rainbow Reach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$480/wk

$24,960 per year

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

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Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$433/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Rainbow Reach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (41) Female 52.3% (45)

Population Density

5.6

people per km²

84 people · 14.9 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,187

Family income/wk

Rainbow Reach Age Distribution

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rainbow Reach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

83.3% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

16.7% 4 dwellings

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

Rainbow Reach Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Rainbow Reach Religion

Catholic

36.3%

Anglican

25.0%

No Religion

20.0%

Not stated

10.0%

Uniting Church

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rainbow Reach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

45.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.4%

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

Rainbow Reach Employment

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Employed full-time

24.2% 15 people

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Employed part-time

27.4% 17 people

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Not in labour force

48.4% 30 people

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

Rainbow Reach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

Bachelor Degree

26.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.3%

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

Rainbow Reach Occupation

Managers

25.0%

Professionals

25.0%

Community & Personal Service

21.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.3%

Labourers

14.3%

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

Rainbow Reach Field of Study

Architecture & Building

35.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

21.4%

Education

17.9%

Engineering

14.3%

Society & Culture

10.7%

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

Rainbow Reach Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rainbow Reach Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

22.6%

$650-$799/wk

22.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

19.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rainbow Reach Marital Status

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Married

53.6% 37

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Separated

7.2% 5

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Divorced

4.3% 3

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Never married

34.8% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rainbow Reach Ancestry

English

33.9%

Australian

25.9%

Irish

17.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.0%

Other

7.1%

Scottish

4.5%

Italian

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rainbow Reach School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

62.5%

Secondary — Catholic

37.5%

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

Rainbow Reach Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

12.7% 20

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No need for assistance

87.3% 137

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

Rainbow Reach Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.1% 11

—

Not a volunteer

85.9% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rainbow Reach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.1%

Truck

14.8%

Walked only

11.1%

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

Rainbow Reach Car Ownership

1 vehicle

40.0%

2 vehicles

22.9%

3 vehicles

25.7%

4+ vehicles

11.4%

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

Rainbow Reach Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

25.7%

3 bedrooms

51.4%

4 bedrooms

11.4%

5 bedrooms

11.4%

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

Rainbow Reach Population Mobility

10.4%

moved in the last year

28.8%

moved in the last 5 years

7.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rainbow Reach Indigenous Population

5.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

150

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rainbow Reach Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Rainbow Reach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

22.1%

$150-$299/wk

7.4%

$300-$399/wk

8.8%

$400-$499/wk

8.8%

$500-$649/wk

10.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rainbow Reach Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.0%

Couple — no children under 15

36.5%

Couple — children under 15

17.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rainbow Reach Military Service

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Previously served

7.4% 6

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Never served

92.6% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rainbow Reach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.8% 13

—

Did not provide

82.2% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rainbow Reach Children Ever Born

2 children

70.6%

3 children

29.4%

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

Rainbow Reach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.0%

5–14 hours

32.5%

15–29 hours

13.0%

30+ hours

10.4%

Did not do domestic work

18.2%

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

Rainbow Reach Household Size

1 person

46.9%

2 persons

40.6%

3 persons

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rainbow Reach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Rainbow Reach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.6%

Step family — no other children

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rainbow Reach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Other Against Property

Assault

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Rainbow Reach Rent Prices & Affordability

29%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,025/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.3%

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

If you earn X in Rainbow Reach

Your weekly income

≈ $4,442/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $725/wk

Rent share 29.3%

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Income: $517/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $553/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $25/wk

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Income: $499/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $571/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $115/wk

Barraba

Income: $470/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $105/wk

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Income: $554/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $100/wk

Rainbow Reach vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bottle Creek

Pop: 42 Income: $458/wk Rent: $38/wk

Bourbah

Pop: 42 Income: $774/wk

Brooklana

Pop: 42 Income: $833/wk Rent: $150/wk

Caldwell

Pop: 42 Income: $599/wk Rent: $125/wk

Camp Creek (NSW)

Pop: 42 Income: $450/wk Rent: $200/wk

Cobaki Lakes

Pop: 42 Income: $860/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rainbow Reach

What is the population of Rainbow Reach NSW?

The population of Rainbow Reach NSW is 84 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Rainbow Reach?

The median personal income in Rainbow Reach NSW is $480 per week, or $24,960 per year.The median household income is $1,025 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.

How much is rent in Rainbow Reach?

Median rent in Rainbow Reach NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 29.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Rainbow Reach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rainbow Reach NSW is $433. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rainbow Reach?

The median age in Rainbow Reach NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rainbow Reach a good suburb to live in?

Rainbow Reach is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 84.The median income is $480/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.3% 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: 13319. All dollar figures in AUD.