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Royalla NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Royalla NSW is 1,063 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Royalla is $1,285 per week ($66,820 per year). Median rent in Royalla is $530 per week ($2,297 per month). Royalla has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Royalla has a population density of 24.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Royalla is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Royalla is $2,840.

There were 7 recorded offences in Royalla in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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Royalla Population

residents (Census 2021)

Royalla Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,285/wk

$66,820 per year

#296 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$530/wk

$2,297 per month

#461 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,840/mo

Avg household size: 3.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Royalla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (532) Female 49.8% (527)

Population Density

24.8

people per km²

1,063 people · 42.9 km²

Households

3.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,580

Family income/wk

Royalla Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Royalla Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

31.3% 88 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

68.7% 193 dwellings

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

Royalla Country of Birth

Australia

97.5%

England

1.8%

Chile

0.7%

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

Royalla Religion

No Religion

39.4%

Catholic

29.8%

Anglican

11.3%

Not stated

8.9%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Eastern Orthodox

3.0%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Royalla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

74.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.2%

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

Royalla Languages Spoken at Home

Other

26.3%

Greek

18.4%

Serbian

18.4%

Spanish

10.5%

Italian

10.5%

Macedon

7.9%

Australian Indigenous

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Royalla Employment

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Employed full-time

49.2% 369 people

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Employed part-time

20.9% 157 people

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Unemployed

1.6% 12 people

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Not in labour force

28.3% 212 people

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

Royalla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

34.7%

Bachelor Degree

27.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.9%

Postgraduate Degree

9.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.2%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

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

Royalla Occupation

Professionals

29.8%

Managers

26.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.4%

Clerical & Administrative

14.0%

Community & Personal Service

5.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.6%

Labourers

3.0%

Sales Workers

1.7%

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

Royalla Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.3%

Engineering

15.9%

Society & Culture

12.0%

Education

12.0%

Architecture & Building

10.3%

Health

8.9%

Information Technology

6.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.9%

Creative Arts

1.7%

Agriculture & Environment

1.1%

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

Royalla Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Royalla Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$400-$499/wk

1.4%

$650-$799/wk

2.2%

$800-$999/wk

2.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.8%

$4,000+/wk

41.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Royalla Marital Status

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Married

59.5% 500

↔️

Separated

1.8% 15

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Divorced

6.0% 50

🕊️

Widowed

1.5% 13

👤

Never married

31.2% 262

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Royalla Ancestry

Australian

33.2%

English

27.6%

Scottish

9.9%

Irish

9.2%

Other

4.7%

Italian

4.2%

German

3.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

Dutch

1.8%

Serbian

1.6%

Greek

1.3%

Filipino

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Royalla School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

21.9%

Secondary — Government

18.1%

Primary — Catholic

18.1%

Primary — Government

14.9%

Vocational Education

12.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.9%

Pre-school

1.7%

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

Royalla Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.5% 50

✅

No need for assistance

97.5% 1,938

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

Royalla Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.2% 187

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Not a volunteer

75.8% 587

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Royalla Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.3%

$450-$599/mo

2.8%

$600-$799/mo

2.1%

$800-$999/mo

2.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

4.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

9.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

22.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Royalla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.4%

Did not go to work

10.2%

Truck

4.4%

Car (passenger)

3.3%

Walked only

1.0%

Bus

0.6%

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

Royalla Car Ownership

1 vehicle

8.8%

2 vehicles

37.5%

3 vehicles

22.5%

4+ vehicles

31.2%

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

Royalla Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.4%

2 bedrooms

5.2%

3 bedrooms

12.7%

4 bedrooms

47.4%

5 bedrooms

22.0%

6+ bedrooms

10.3%

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

Royalla Population Mobility

7.2%

moved in the last year

28.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Royalla Indigenous Population

3.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,919

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Royalla Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Royalla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

3.6%

$300-$399/wk

1.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

1.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

18.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

$3,500+/wk

9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Royalla Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.2%

Couple — no children under 15

25.4%

Couple — no children

22.8%

One parent — children under 15

6.0%

One parent — no children under 15

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Royalla Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

1.2% 9

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.5% 4

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Previously served

4.0% 31

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Never served

94.3% 729

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Royalla Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 114

—

Did not provide

85.3% 664

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Royalla Children Ever Born

No children

29.5%

1 child

7.0%

2 children

31.5%

3 children

21.7%

4 children

10.3%

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

Royalla When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2019

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

Royalla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.0%

5–14 hours

33.9%

15–29 hours

18.6%

30+ hours

7.5%

Did not do domestic work

12.0%

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

Royalla Household Size

1 person

7.7%

2 persons

28.5%

3 persons

19.1%

4 persons

23.2%

5 persons

13.4%

6+ persons

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Royalla Where Residents Moved From

Same address

910

Moved from ACT

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Royalla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.0%

Step family — no other children

6.5%

Blended family — no other children

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Royalla Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Assault

Property Damage

Weapons

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Royalla Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,655/wk

Median Rent $530/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.5%

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

If you earn X in Royalla

Your weekly income

≈ $15,838/month

Median rent $530/wk

Left after rent $3,125/wk

Rent share 14.5%

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Royalla vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 532 Income: $853/wk Rent: $530/wk

Spring Grove

Pop: 532 Income: $825/wk Rent: $350/wk

Upper Lansdowne

Pop: 533 Income: $602/wk Rent: $300/wk

Forest Reefs

Pop: 537 Income: $891/wk Rent: $325/wk

Menindee

Pop: 537 Income: $519/wk Rent: $184/wk

Maianbar

Pop: 539 Income: $1,122/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Royalla

What is the population of Royalla NSW?

The population of Royalla NSW is 1,063 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 24.8 people per km².Royalla is ranked #3,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Royalla?

The median personal income in Royalla NSW is $1,285 per week, or $66,820 per year.The median household income is $3,655 per week.Family income is $3,580 per week.Royalla is ranked #296 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Royalla?

Median rent in Royalla NSW is $530 per week ($2,297 per month).Rent represents 14.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Royalla ranks #461 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Royalla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Royalla NSW is $2,840. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Royalla?

The median age in Royalla NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Royalla a good suburb to live in?

Royalla is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,063.The median income is $1,285/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.5% 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: 13449. All dollar figures in AUD.