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Retreat NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Retreat NSW is 45 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Retreat is $437 per week ($22,724 per year). Retreat has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Retreat has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Retreat is $959.

There were 2 recorded offences in Retreat in 2025-26, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Retreat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Retreat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$437/wk

$22,724 per year

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

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Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$959/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Retreat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (20) Female 51.2% (21)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

45 people · 135.5 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$900

Family income/wk

Retreat Age Distribution

10-14

15-19

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Retreat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 13 dwellings

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

Retreat Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Retreat Religion

Anglican

39.0%

No Religion

29.3%

Catholic

24.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Retreat Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

45.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

37.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

17.5%

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

Retreat Employment

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Employed full-time

23.7% 9 people

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Employed part-time

31.6% 12 people

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Not in labour force

44.7% 17 people

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

Retreat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.7%

Bachelor Degree

33.3%

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

Retreat Occupation

Managers

57.1%

Professionals

42.9%

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

Retreat Field of Study

Society & Culture

100.0%

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

Retreat Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Retreat Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

42.9%

$650-$799/wk

28.6%

$800-$999/wk

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Retreat Marital Status

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Married

61.5% 24

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Divorced

15.4% 6

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Never married

23.1% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Retreat Ancestry

English

49.1%

Australian

24.5%

Irish

9.4%

Scottish

9.4%

German

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Retreat School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

100.0%

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

Retreat Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

24.4% 22

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No need for assistance

75.6% 68

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

Retreat Volunteering

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Volunteer

35.0% 14

—

Not a volunteer

65.0% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Retreat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Retreat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.5%

Walked only

18.8%

Did not go to work

18.8%

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

Retreat Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.2%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

27.8%

4+ vehicles

16.7%

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

Retreat Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

33.3%

3 bedrooms

33.3%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

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

Retreat Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

20.9%

moved in the last 5 years

62.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Retreat Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Retreat Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Asthma

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

Retreat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.1%

$1-$149/wk

17.1%

$150-$299/wk

14.3%

$300-$399/wk

8.6%

$500-$649/wk

14.3%

$650-$799/wk

14.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Retreat Family Structure

Couple — no children

58.3%

Couple — children under 15

41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Retreat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

33.3% 13

—

Did not provide

66.7% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Retreat Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Retreat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.0%

5–14 hours

42.5%

15–29 hours

7.5%

Did not do domestic work

30.0%

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

Retreat Household Size

1 person

26.1%

2 persons

60.9%

4 persons

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Retreat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Retreat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Retreat Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $725/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Retreat

Your weekly income

≈ $3,142/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $725/wk

Rent share —

Retreat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Burrandana

Pop: 23 Income: $1,312/wk Rent: $200/wk

Corrowong

Pop: 23 Income: $833/wk

Drildool

Pop: 23 Income: $900/wk Rent: $50/wk

Gumbalie

Pop: 23 Income: $1,374/wk Rent: $80/wk

Hereford Hall

Pop: 23 Income: $525/wk

Iron Pot Creek

Pop: 23 Income: $550/wk Rent: $200/wk

Compare Retreat (NSW)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Retreat

What is the population of Retreat NSW?

The population of Retreat NSW is 45 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Retreat?

The median personal income in Retreat NSW is $437 per week, or $22,724 per year.The median household income is $725 per week.Family income is $900 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Retreat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Retreat NSW is $959. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Retreat?

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

Is Retreat a good suburb to live in?

Retreat is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 45.The median income is $437/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 13368. All dollar figures in AUD.