Rothbury NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rothbury NSW is 55 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rothbury is $1,270 per week ($66,040 per year). Median rent in Rothbury is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Rothbury has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Rothbury has a population density of 4.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rothbury is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rothbury is $2,584.

There were 4 recorded offences in Rothbury in 2025-26, a rate of 73 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Rothbury Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rothbury Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,270/wk
$66,040 per year
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Median Rent
$325/wk
$1,408 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,584/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rothbury Demographics

Gender Split

Male 67.9% (38) Female 32.1% (18)

Population Density

4.0
people per km²
55 people · 13.9 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,333
Family income/wk

Rothbury Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
20-24
25-29
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)

Rothbury Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.5% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.5% 6 dwellings

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

Rothbury Country of Birth

Australia
86.2%
England
13.8%

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

Rothbury Religion

No Religion
35.8%
Catholic
26.4%
Anglican
20.8%
Not stated
9.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rothbury Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.6%

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

Rothbury Employment

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Employed full-time
45.3% 24 people
Employed part-time
20.8% 11 people
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Not in labour force
34.0% 18 people

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

Rothbury Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
40.9%
Certificate III/IV
27.3%
Postgraduate Degree
18.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.6%

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

Rothbury Occupation

Managers
35.0%
Professionals
25.0%
Labourers
25.0%
Sales Workers
15.0%

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

Rothbury Field of Study

Management & Commerce
52.6%
Engineering
15.8%
Agriculture & Environment
15.8%
Creative Arts
15.8%

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

Rothbury Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rothbury Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
25.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
20.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
25.0%
$4,000+/wk
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rothbury Marital Status

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Married
62.3% 33
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Separated
7.5% 4
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Divorced
5.7% 3
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Never married
24.5% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rothbury Ancestry

English
38.2%
Scottish
19.1%
Australian
17.6%
German
7.4%
Irish
7.4%
Welsh
5.9%
Chinese
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rothbury Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.2% 8
No need for assistance
92.8% 103

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

Rothbury Volunteering

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Volunteer
6.3% 3
Not a volunteer
93.8% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rothbury How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.4%
Walked only
31.6%

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

Rothbury Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.7%
2 vehicles
30.0%
3 vehicles
33.3%
4+ vehicles
20.0%

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

Rothbury Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
33.3%
3 bedrooms
25.0%
4 bedrooms
41.7%

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

Rothbury Population Mobility

19.2%
moved in the last year
39.6%
moved in the last 5 years
62.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rothbury Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
112
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rothbury Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Cancer
4
Lung condition
3

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

Rothbury Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.9%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$650-$799/wk
9.5%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.5%
$3,500+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rothbury Family Structure

Couple — no children
65.0%
Couple — no children under 15
20.0%
Couple — children under 15
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rothbury Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rothbury Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Rothbury When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1991–2000
6
2001–2010
3

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

Rothbury Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.9%
5–14 hours
45.5%
15–29 hours
13.6%
Did not do domestic work
25.0%

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

Rothbury Household Size

1 person
15.0%
2 persons
65.0%
3 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rothbury Where Residents Moved From

Same address
42
Moved from NSW
8
Moved from overseas
6

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

Rothbury Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
4

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Rothbury Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,250/wk
Median Rent $325/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.4%

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

If you earn X in Rothbury

≈ $9,750/month
Median rent $325/wk
Left after rent $1,925/wk
Rent share 14.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Rothbury vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rothbury

What is the population of Rothbury NSW?

The population of Rothbury NSW is 55 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Rothbury?

The median personal income in Rothbury NSW is $1,270 per week, or $66,040 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,333 per week.

How much is rent in Rothbury?

Median rent in Rothbury NSW is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 14.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Rothbury?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rothbury NSW is $2,584. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rothbury?

The median age in Rothbury NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rothbury a good suburb to live in?

Rothbury is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 55.The median income is $1,270/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13435. All dollar figures in AUD.