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Razorback NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Razorback NSW is 1,174 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Razorback is $891 per week ($46,332 per year). Median rent in Razorback is $445 per week ($1,928 per month). Razorback has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Razorback has a population density of 25.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Razorback is England. The most common religion is Catholic (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Razorback is $3,000.

There were 13 recorded offences in Razorback in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (9 offences).

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Razorback Population

residents (Census 2021)

Razorback Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$891/wk

$46,332 per year

#2232 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$445/wk

$1,928 per month

#1221 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$3,000/mo

Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Razorback Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (601) Female 48.8% (573)

Population Density

25.5

people per km²

1,174 people · 46.0 km²

Households

3.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,721

Family income/wk

Razorback 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Razorback Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.8% 139 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.2% 152 dwellings

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

Razorback Country of Birth

Australia

96.0%

England

3.2%

China

0.8%

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

Razorback Religion

Catholic

32.6%

No Religion

24.2%

Anglican

22.6%

Not stated

10.5%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Uniting Church

2.8%

Eastern Orthodox

2.1%

Pentecostal

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Razorback Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.3%

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

Razorback Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

25.9%

Croatian

14.8%

Greek

14.8%

Italian

11.1%

Polish

11.1%

Portuguese

11.1%

Samoan

11.1%

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

Razorback Employment

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Employed full-time

38.2% 312 people

⏰

Employed part-time

24.4% 199 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 17 people

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Not in labour force

35.3% 288 people

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

Razorback Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.4%

Bachelor Degree

25.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.1%

Postgraduate Degree

7.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.2%

Certificate I/II

0.6%

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

Razorback Occupation

Managers

24.2%

Professionals

21.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.9%

Clerical & Administrative

14.4%

Community & Personal Service

8.0%

Sales Workers

6.6%

Labourers

6.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.0%

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

Razorback Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.5%

Engineering

21.9%

Society & Culture

10.7%

Education

10.4%

Architecture & Building

10.4%

Health

8.0%

Creative Arts

6.1%

Agriculture & Environment

3.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

1.6%

Information Technology

1.3%

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

Razorback Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Razorback Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$1-$149/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

1.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.1%

$650-$799/wk

2.4%

$800-$999/wk

3.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.6%

$4,000+/wk

29.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Razorback Marital Status

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Married

58.3% 547

↔️

Separated

2.0% 19

📋

Divorced

6.3% 59

🕊️

Widowed

3.5% 33

👤

Never married

29.9% 281

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Razorback Ancestry

Australian

31.8%

English

30.9%

Irish

7.4%

Scottish

6.8%

Italian

6.1%

Other

5.6%

German

4.0%

Maltese

3.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.4%

Welsh

1.2%

Indian

1.0%

Serbian

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Razorback School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

19.5%

Secondary — Catholic

19.1%

Secondary — Government

15.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.9%

Vocational Education

8.6%

Primary — Catholic

7.8%

Pre-school

5.1%

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

Razorback Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.4% 75

✅

No need for assistance

96.6% 2,114

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

Razorback Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.9% 150

—

Not a volunteer

83.1% 736

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Razorback Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.6%

$450-$599/mo

3.3%

$600-$799/mo

5.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

8.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

20.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Razorback How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.4%

Did not go to work

20.1%

Car (passenger)

5.9%

Truck

4.6%

Bus

1.0%

Walked only

1.0%

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

Razorback Car Ownership

1 vehicle

10.0%

2 vehicles

30.3%

3 vehicles

21.3%

4+ vehicles

38.4%

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

Razorback Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.0%

3 bedrooms

15.8%

4 bedrooms

42.1%

5 bedrooms

25.4%

6+ bedrooms

11.8%

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

Razorback Population Mobility

7.0%

moved in the last year

30.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Razorback Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,169

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Razorback Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

Kidney disease

Lung condition

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

Razorback Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.7%

$1-$149/wk

5.2%

$150-$299/wk

6.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500+/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Razorback Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.1%

Couple — no children under 15

24.4%

Couple — no children

24.1%

One parent — children under 15

4.0%

One parent — no children under 15

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Razorback Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.5% 4

🏅

Previously served

0.9% 8

👤

Never served

98.6% 870

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Razorback Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.0% 115

—

Did not provide

87.0% 771

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Razorback Children Ever Born

No children

27.3%

1 child

8.9%

2 children

28.5%

3 children

21.6%

4 children

11.9%

5+ children

1.7%

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

Razorback When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2020

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

Razorback Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.0%

5–14 hours

26.4%

15–29 hours

18.6%

30+ hours

13.5%

Did not do domestic work

19.6%

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

Razorback Household Size

1 person

12.7%

2 persons

29.8%

3 persons

15.4%

4 persons

16.9%

5 persons

17.2%

6+ persons

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Razorback Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,017

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

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

Razorback Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.6%

Other couple — children only

3.1%

Step family — no other children

2.5%

Intact family — other children present

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Razorback Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 13 total

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Razorback Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,730/wk

Median Rent $445/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.3%

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

If you earn X in Razorback

Your weekly income

≈ $11,830/month

Median rent $445/wk

Left after rent $2,285/wk

Rent share 16.3%

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Razorback vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 587 Income: $563/wk Rent: $320/wk

Bemboka

Pop: 589 Income: $538/wk Rent: $245/wk

Blaxlands Ridge

Pop: 589 Income: $888/wk Rent: $470/wk

Kulnura

Pop: 589 Income: $781/wk Rent: $443/wk

Arrawarra

Pop: 591 Income: $506/wk Rent: $200/wk

Sandy Point (NSW)

Pop: 597 Income: $1,234/wk Rent: $510/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Razorback

What is the population of Razorback NSW?

The population of Razorback NSW is 1,174 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 25.5 people per km².Razorback is ranked #3,743 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Razorback?

The median personal income in Razorback NSW is $891 per week, or $46,332 per year.The median household income is $2,730 per week.Family income is $2,721 per week.Razorback is ranked #2,232 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Razorback?

Median rent in Razorback NSW is $445 per week ($1,928 per month).Rent represents 16.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Razorback ranks #1,221 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Razorback?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Razorback NSW is $3,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Razorback?

The median age in Razorback NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Razorback a good suburb to live in?

Razorback is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,174.The median income is $891/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.3% 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: 13341. All dollar figures in AUD.