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San Remo NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of San Remo NSW is 4,434 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in San Remo is $658 per week ($34,216 per year). Median rent in San Remo is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). San Remo has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. San Remo has a population density of 1943.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in San Remo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in San Remo is $1,625.

There were 151 recorded offences in San Remo in 2025-26, a rate of 34 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (61 offences).

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San Remo Population

residents (Census 2021)

San Remo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$658/wk

$34,216 per year

#6188 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$380/wk

$1,647 per month

#2445 of 14,663

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Median Age

34years

4 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,625/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

San Remo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (2,212) Female 50.1% (2,221)

Population Density

1943.5

people per km²

4,434 people · 2.3 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,487

Family income/wk

San Remo 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)

San Remo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.4% 404 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.6% 596 dwellings

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

San Remo Country of Birth

Australia

97.2%

England

1.7%

Chile

0.3%

India

0.3%

Fiji

0.2%

Indonesia

0.2%

Germany

0.2%

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

San Remo Religion

No Religion

50.3%

Catholic

19.0%

Anglican

18.2%

Not stated

6.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Uniting Church

1.3%

Baptist

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

San Remo Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.0%

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

San Remo Languages Spoken at Home

Other

19.7%

Spanish

18.0%

Italian

16.4%

SAL Tot

11.5%

Samoan

9.8%

Hindi

8.2%

Mandarin

8.2%

SAL Tagalog

8.2%

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

San Remo Employment

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Employed full-time

30.9% 937 people

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Employed part-time

20.3% 615 people

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Unemployed

4.4% 134 people

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Not in labour force

44.4% 1,347 people

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

San Remo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

62.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.5%

Bachelor Degree

12.5%

Certificate I/II

4.0%

Postgraduate Degree

2.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.9%

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

San Remo Occupation

Community & Personal Service

21.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.3%

Professionals

14.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.9%

Labourers

10.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.0%

Managers

7.9%

Sales Workers

6.7%

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

San Remo Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.6%

Engineering

18.8%

Society & Culture

16.3%

Health

10.7%

Architecture & Building

8.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.4%

Education

8.1%

Creative Arts

2.5%

Agriculture & Environment

1.8%

Information Technology

1.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.2%

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

San Remo Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

San Remo Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.3%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

7.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.8%

$4,000+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

San Remo Marital Status

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Married

32.7% 1,139

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Separated

5.8% 201

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Divorced

11.2% 390

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Widowed

4.9% 170

👤

Never married

45.5% 1,584

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

San Remo Ancestry

Australian

34.0%

English

31.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.0%

Scottish

7.5%

Irish

7.1%

Other

3.9%

German

2.6%

Italian

1.7%

New Zealander

1.0%

Maltese

1.0%

Dutch

0.9%

Filipino

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

San Remo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.0%

Secondary — Government

28.2%

Vocational Education

13.8%

Pre-school

12.1%

Secondary — Catholic

3.3%

Primary — Catholic

2.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.2%

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

San Remo Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.8% 730

✅

No need for assistance

91.2% 7,585

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

San Remo Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

7.9% 259

—

Not a volunteer

92.1% 3,026

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

San Remo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.0%

$300-$449/mo

2.1%

$450-$599/mo

2.1%

$600-$799/mo

4.1%

$800-$999/mo

3.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

29.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

San Remo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.4%

Did not go to work

16.6%

Car (passenger)

5.5%

Truck

1.1%

Walked only

0.9%

Other

0.5%

Bus

0.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Train

0.2%

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

San Remo Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.5%

1 vehicle

36.1%

2 vehicles

38.7%

3 vehicles

13.8%

4+ vehicles

7.0%

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

San Remo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.7%

2 bedrooms

12.3%

3 bedrooms

54.2%

4 bedrooms

25.0%

5 bedrooms

6.2%

6+ bedrooms

0.6%

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

San Remo Population Mobility

13.6%

moved in the last year

40.7%

moved in the last 5 years

7.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

San Remo Indigenous Population

11.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

989

Indigenous residents

7,423

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

San Remo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

666

Asthma

226

Arthritis

180

Lung condition

133

Diabetes

124

Heart disease

111

Kidney disease

Stroke

Cancer

Dementia

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

San Remo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

6.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

13.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.4%

$3,500+/wk

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

San Remo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.2%

Couple — no children

22.2%

One parent — children under 15

19.8%

Couple — no children under 15

12.7%

One parent — no children under 15

10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

San Remo Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

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Previously served

2.4% 80

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Never served

97.5% 3,204

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

San Remo Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 469

—

Did not provide

85.7% 2,807

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

San Remo Children Ever Born

No children

29.3%

1 child

14.8%

2 children

27.0%

3 children

18.4%

4 children

8.2%

5+ children

2.4%

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

San Remo When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

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

San Remo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.2%

5–14 hours

24.9%

15–29 hours

12.8%

30+ hours

10.5%

Did not do domestic work

31.6%

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

San Remo Household Size

1 person

22.5%

2 persons

32.8%

3 persons

18.5%

4 persons

14.0%

5 persons

7.8%

6+ persons

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

San Remo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,542

Moved from NSW

430

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from SA

Moved from QLD

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

San Remo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

73.7%

Step family — no other children

13.0%

Blended family — no other children

10.4%

Intact family — other children present

1.4%

Step family — other children present

0.7%

Other couple — children only

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

San Remo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 151 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Assault

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Sexual Offences

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

San Remo Schools

schools nearby

government

909

avg ICSEA score

3,327

total students

Budgewoi Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 555 students

937

ICSEA

Blue Haven Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 637 students

927

ICSEA

Gorokan High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 981 students

923

ICSEA

Northlakes High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 789 students

917

ICSEA

Northlakes Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 341 students

905

ICSEA

The Lakes College Independent

Secondary · 9-10 · 24 students

843

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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San Remo Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $380/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.6%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in San Remo

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $380/wk

Left after rent $995/wk

Rent share 27.6%

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San Remo vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,225 Income: $1,415/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Pop: 2,233 Income: $1,084/wk Rent: $420/wk

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Pop: 2,234 Income: $645/wk Rent: $390/wk

Bonnet Bay

Pop: 2,238 Income: $1,104/wk Rent: $700/wk

Rossmore (NSW)

Pop: 2,241 Income: $611/wk Rent: $500/wk

Kyogle

Pop: 2,248 Income: $541/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Remo

What is the population of San Remo NSW?

The population of San Remo NSW is 4,434 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1943.5 people per km².San Remo is ranked #1,753 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in San Remo?

The median personal income in San Remo NSW is $658 per week, or $34,216 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,487 per week.San Remo is ranked #6,188 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in San Remo?

Median rent in San Remo NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 27.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.San Remo ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in San Remo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in San Remo NSW is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in San Remo?

The median age in San Remo NSW is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is San Remo a good suburb to live in?

San Remo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4,434.The median income is $658/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.6% 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: 13485. All dollar figures in AUD.