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Reedy Swamp NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Reedy Swamp NSW is 97 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Reedy Swamp is $683 per week ($35,516 per year). Median rent in Reedy Swamp is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Reedy Swamp has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Reedy Swamp has a population density of 10.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Reedy Swamp is $1,717.

There were 3 recorded offences in Reedy Swamp in 2022-23, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Reedy Swamp Population

residents (Census 2021)

Reedy Swamp Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$683/wk

$35,516 per year

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,717/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 1 per bedroom

Reedy Swamp Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.4% (57) Female 43.6% (44)

Population Density

10.3

people per km²

97 people · 9.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,906

Family income/wk

Reedy Swamp Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Reedy Swamp Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.1% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.9% 9 dwellings

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

Reedy Swamp Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Reedy Swamp Religion

No Religion

50.5%

Not stated

17.2%

Catholic

10.1%

Anglican

10.1%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

4.0%

Buddhism

4.0%

Other Religions Tot

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Reedy Swamp Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Reedy Swamp Employment

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Employed full-time

16.9% 10 people

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Employed part-time

40.7% 24 people

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Not in labour force

42.4% 25 people

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

Reedy Swamp Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

38.9%

Certificate III/IV

33.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.7%

Postgraduate Degree

11.1%

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

Reedy Swamp Occupation

Professionals

33.3%

Community & Personal Service

25.6%

Clerical & Administrative

15.4%

Labourers

10.3%

Managers

7.7%

Sales Workers

7.7%

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

Reedy Swamp Field of Study

Creative Arts

20.9%

Society & Culture

18.6%

Education

14.0%

Agriculture & Environment

11.6%

Management & Commerce

11.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.3%

Health

7.0%

Information Technology

7.0%

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

Reedy Swamp Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Reedy Swamp Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

10.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

20.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Reedy Swamp Marital Status

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Married

47.9% 35

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Separated

4.1% 3

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Divorced

17.8% 13

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Never married

30.1% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Reedy Swamp Ancestry

English

32.0%

Australian

29.5%

Irish

11.5%

Scottish

9.8%

Other

9.8%

Dutch

2.5%

German

2.5%

Welsh

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Reedy Swamp School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

33.3%

Primary — Catholic

25.0%

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

Reedy Swamp Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.9% 12

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No need for assistance

93.1% 163

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

Reedy Swamp Volunteering

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Volunteer

40.8% 31

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Not a volunteer

59.2% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Reedy Swamp Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Reedy Swamp How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.0%

Did not go to work

27.5%

Car (passenger)

7.5%

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

Reedy Swamp Car Ownership

1 vehicle

31.3%

2 vehicles

37.5%

3 vehicles

31.3%

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

Reedy Swamp Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

19.4%

2 bedrooms

25.8%

3 bedrooms

32.3%

4 bedrooms

22.6%

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

Reedy Swamp Population Mobility

17.6%

moved in the last year

24.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Reedy Swamp Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

185

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Reedy Swamp Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Reedy Swamp Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.7%

$1-$149/wk

11.3%

$300-$399/wk

9.4%

$400-$499/wk

11.3%

$650-$799/wk

15.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Reedy Swamp Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.6%

Couple — no children

23.6%

Couple — no children under 15

19.4%

One parent — children under 15

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Reedy Swamp Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

23.4% 15

—

Did not provide

76.6% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Reedy Swamp Children Ever Born

1 child

25.0%

2 children

75.0%

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

Reedy Swamp When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Reedy Swamp Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.6%

5–14 hours

30.3%

15–29 hours

24.2%

30+ hours

10.6%

Did not do domestic work

21.2%

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

Reedy Swamp Household Size

1 person

23.1%

2 persons

38.5%

3 persons

19.2%

4 persons

19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Reedy Swamp Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Reedy Swamp Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Reedy Swamp Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2022-23 — 3 total

Other Against Person

Theft

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2022

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

Reedy Swamp Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,416/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.9%

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

If you earn X in Reedy Swamp

Your weekly income

≈ $6,136/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $1,176/wk

Rent share 16.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cowra

Income: $617/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $10/wk

Coolah

Income: $595/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $70/wk

Hay (NSW)

Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $65/wk

Trangie

Income: $711/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $60/wk

Gilgandra

Income: $606/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $40/wk

Balranald

Income: $687/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $40/wk

Bombala

Income: $725/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $25/wk

Warren

Income: $740/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $25/wk

Reedy Swamp vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Brogers Creek

Pop: 49 Income: $762/wk Rent: $225/wk

Brundee

Pop: 49 Income: $837/wk Rent: $225/wk

Bulla Creek

Pop: 49 Income: $612/wk Rent: $220/wk

Central Macdonald

Pop: 49 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Cooks Myalls

Pop: 49 Income: $687/wk Rent: $170/wk

Cullenbone

Pop: 49 Income: $1,281/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Reedy Swamp

What is the population of Reedy Swamp NSW?

The population of Reedy Swamp NSW is 97 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Reedy Swamp?

The median personal income in Reedy Swamp NSW is $683 per week, or $35,516 per year.The median household income is $1,416 per week.Family income is $1,906 per week.

How much is rent in Reedy Swamp?

Median rent in Reedy Swamp NSW is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Reedy Swamp?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Reedy Swamp NSW is $1,717. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Reedy Swamp?

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

Is Reedy Swamp a good suburb to live in?

Reedy Swamp is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 97.The median income is $683/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% 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: 13356. All dollar figures in AUD.