Roughit NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Roughit NSW is 111 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Roughit is $769 per week ($39,988 per year). Median rent in Roughit is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Roughit has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Roughit has a population density of 10.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Roughit is $2,817.

There were 7 recorded offences in Roughit in 2024-25, a rate of 63 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (2 offences).

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Roughit Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Roughit Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$769/wk
$39,988 per year
#4151 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
#4529 of 14,663
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,817/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Roughit Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (53) Female 50.0% (53)

Population Density

10.1
people per km²
111 people · 11.0 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,536
Family income/wk

Roughit Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Roughit Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
52.0% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
48.0% 12 dwellings

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

Roughit Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Roughit Religion

Anglican
37.5%
Catholic
25.0%
No Religion
23.2%
Not stated
8.9%
Baptist
2.7%
Christian (other)
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Roughit Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
44.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
30.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.6%

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

Roughit Employment

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Employed full-time
46.4% 32 people
Employed part-time
17.4% 12 people
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Not in labour force
36.2% 25 people

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

Roughit Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
78.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
13.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
7.9%

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

Roughit Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
36.1%
Community & Personal Service
16.7%
Professionals
13.9%
Clerical & Administrative
13.9%
Managers
11.1%
Labourers
8.3%

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

Roughit Field of Study

Engineering
27.3%
Management & Commerce
24.2%
Health
15.2%
Architecture & Building
12.1%
Society & Culture
12.1%
Education
9.1%

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

Roughit Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Roughit Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
14.8%
$650-$799/wk
14.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
18.5%
$4,000+/wk
37.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Roughit Marital Status

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Married
63.7% 58
↔️
Separated
3.3% 3
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Divorced
4.4% 4
🕊️
Widowed
3.3% 3
👤
Never married
25.3% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Roughit Ancestry

Australian
39.7%
English
27.2%
Scottish
14.0%
Irish
9.6%
German
4.4%
Other
2.9%
Italian
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Roughit School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
29.2%
Primary — Catholic
25.0%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
16.7%
Secondary — Government
16.7%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
12.5%

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

Roughit Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 197

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

Roughit Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.6% 13
Not a volunteer
82.4% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Roughit Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
37.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Roughit How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.6%
Did not go to work
23.5%
Walked only
7.8%

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

Roughit Car Ownership

1 vehicle
26.9%
2 vehicles
38.5%
4+ vehicles
34.6%

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

Roughit Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
44.4%
5 bedrooms
22.2%

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

Roughit Population Mobility

10.2%
moved in the last year
33.3%
moved in the last 5 years
1.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Roughit Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
203
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Roughit Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3
Asthma
3

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

Roughit Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.4%
$1-$149/wk
7.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
10.8%
$650-$799/wk
12.3%
$800-$999/wk
4.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.6%
$3,500+/wk
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Roughit Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
38.6%
Couple — no children
24.1%
Couple — no children under 15
22.9%
One parent — children under 15
9.6%
One parent — no children under 15
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Roughit Military Service

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Previously served
3.9% 3
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Never served
96.1% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Roughit Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.6% 7
Did not provide
90.4% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Roughit Children Ever Born

No children
34.1%
2 children
39.0%
3 children
14.6%
4 children
12.2%

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

Roughit Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.1%
5–14 hours
14.1%
15–29 hours
19.7%
30+ hours
22.5%
Did not do domestic work
22.5%

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

Roughit Household Size

1 person
11.1%
2 persons
48.1%
3 persons
14.8%
4 persons
14.8%
5 persons
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Roughit Where Residents Moved From

Same address
88
Moved from NSW
9

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

Roughit Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Roughit Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 7 total

Sexual Offences
2
Other Against Person
2
Theft
1
Property Damage
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Roughit Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.5%

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

If you earn X in Roughit

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,324/wk
Rent share 18.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Roughit vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Roughit

What is the population of Roughit NSW?

The population of Roughit NSW is 111 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.1 people per km².Roughit is ranked #8,653 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Roughit?

The median personal income in Roughit NSW is $769 per week, or $39,988 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $2,536 per week.Roughit is ranked #4,151 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Roughit?

Median rent in Roughit NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Roughit ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Roughit?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Roughit NSW is $2,817. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Roughit?

The median age in Roughit NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Roughit a good suburb to live in?

Roughit is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 111.The median income is $769/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% 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: 13439. All dollar figures in AUD.