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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
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Rothbury Demographics
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Rothbury Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Rothbury Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Rothbury Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Rothbury Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Rothbury Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Rothbury Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Rothbury Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Rothbury Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Rothbury Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Rothbury Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Rothbury Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Rothbury Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Rothbury Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Rothbury Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Rothbury Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Rothbury How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Rothbury Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Rothbury Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Rothbury Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Rothbury Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Rothbury Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Rothbury Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Rothbury Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Rothbury Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Rothbury Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Rothbury When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Rothbury Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Rothbury Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Rothbury Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Rothbury Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Rothbury Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.