Suburbs Reefton (NSW)

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Reefton NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Reefton NSW is 34 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Reefton is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Reefton is $135 per week ($585 per month). Reefton has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Reefton has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Reefton is $537.

There were 1 recorded offences in Reefton in 2024-25, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Reefton, New South Wales — 34.2324°S, 147.3928°E

Crime: Low Med High

Reefton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Reefton Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$135/wk
$585 per month
👤
Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$537/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Reefton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.3% (21) Female 44.7% (17)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
34 people · 144.9 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,437
Family income/wk

Reefton Age Distribution

15-19
20-24
25-29
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Reefton Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
100.0% 7 dwellings

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

Reefton Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Reefton Religion

Catholic
29.5%
No Religion
15.9%
Anglican
13.6%
Uniting Church
13.6%
Lutheran
11.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
9.1%
Not stated
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Reefton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
20.0%

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

Reefton Employment

💼
Employed full-time
31.4% 11 people
⏰
Employed part-time
17.1% 6 people
🏠
Not in labour force
51.4% 18 people

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

Reefton Occupation

Managers
45.5%
Professionals
27.3%
Labourers
27.3%

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

Reefton Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
70.0%
Education
30.0%

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

Reefton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Reefton Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
27.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
45.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Reefton Marital Status

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Married
45.5% 15
📋
Divorced
12.1% 4
🕊️
Widowed
15.2% 5
👤
Never married
27.3% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Reefton Ancestry

Australian
44.1%
English
20.6%
German
14.7%
Other
11.8%
Scottish
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Reefton School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Reefton Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
7.4% 4
✅
No need for assistance
92.6% 50

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

Reefton Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
26.9% 7
—
Not a volunteer
73.1% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Reefton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Reefton Car Ownership

1 vehicle
36.4%
2 vehicles
27.3%
4+ vehicles
36.4%

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

Reefton Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
64.3%
4 bedrooms
35.7%

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

Reefton Population Mobility

28.6%
moved in the last year
24.0%
moved in the last 5 years
40.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Reefton Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
59
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Reefton Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6
Mental health
3

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

Reefton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1,000-$1,249/wk
37.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
25.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Reefton Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
52.4%
Couple — no children
33.3%
One parent — no children under 15
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Reefton Military Service

🏅
Previously served
14.3% 4
👤
Never served
85.7% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Reefton Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 3
—
Did not provide
87.0% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Reefton When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Reefton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.0%
5–14 hours
37.5%
30+ hours
25.0%
Did not do domestic work
12.5%

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

Reefton Household Size

1 person
40.0%
2 persons
60.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Reefton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
25
Moved from TAS
5
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Reefton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Reefton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2024

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

Reefton Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,458/wk
Median Rent $135/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.3%

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

If you earn X in Reefton

≈ $6,318/month
Median rent $135/wk
Left after rent $1,323/wk
Rent share 9.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Grasmere
Income: $543/wk Rent: $116/wk Save: $19/wk

Reefton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bald Ridge
Pop: 17 Income: $991/wk Rent: $200/wk
Bowmans Creek
Pop: 17 Income: $900/wk
Bundure
Pop: 17 Income: $725/wk
Callaghans Creek
Pop: 17 Income: $433/wk
Cangai
Pop: 17 Income: $383/wk
Carrs Peninsula
Pop: 17 Income: $674/wk Rent: $293/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Reefton

What is the population of Reefton NSW?

The population of Reefton NSW is 34 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Reefton?

The median personal income in Reefton NSW is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,458 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.

How much is rent in Reefton?

Median rent in Reefton NSW is $135 per week ($585 per month).Rent represents 9.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Reefton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Reefton NSW is $537. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Reefton?

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

Is Reefton a good suburb to live in?

Reefton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 34.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.3% 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: 13357. All dollar figures in AUD.