Sapphire NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sapphire NSW is 32 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sapphire is $589 per week ($30,628 per year). Median rent in Sapphire is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Sapphire has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Sapphire has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sapphire is $6,500.

There were 3 recorded offences in Sapphire in 2023-24, a rate of 94 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Sapphire Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sapphire Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$589/wk
$30,628 per year
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Median Rent
$330/wk
$1,430 per month
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$6,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Sapphire Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (17) Female 50.0% (17)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
32 people · 103.7 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,249
Family income/wk

Sapphire Age Distribution

10-14
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sapphire Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 4 dwellings

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

Sapphire Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Sapphire Religion

Catholic
31.0%
Anglican
27.6%
No Religion
27.6%
Christian (other)
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sapphire Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
17.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.0%

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

Sapphire Employment

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Employed full-time
73.3% 11 people
Employed part-time
26.7% 4 people

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

Sapphire Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Sapphire Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
57.1%
Managers
42.9%

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

Sapphire Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
100.0%

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

Sapphire Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sapphire Marital Status

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Married
44.0% 11
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Separated
20.0% 5
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Never married
36.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sapphire Ancestry

English
46.7%
Australian
20.0%
Scottish
17.8%
Irish
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sapphire School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Sapphire Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 55

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

Sapphire Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.1% 6
Not a volunteer
76.9% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sapphire How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Sapphire Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Sapphire Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
40.0%
3 bedrooms
26.7%
4 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Sapphire Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
26.7%
moved in the last 5 years
80.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sapphire Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
61
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sapphire Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5

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

Sapphire Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
42.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sapphire Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.3%
Couple — no children under 15
41.4%
Couple — no children
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sapphire Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.7% 5
Did not provide
78.3% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sapphire Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.6%
5–14 hours
24.1%
30+ hours
13.8%
Did not do domestic work
34.5%

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

Sapphire Household Size

1 person
60.0%
3 persons
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sapphire Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sapphire Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 3 total

Theft
2
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023

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

Sapphire Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $330/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.0%

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

If you earn X in Sapphire

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $330/wk
Left after rent $1,045/wk
Rent share 24.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Sapphire vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sapphire

What is the population of Sapphire NSW?

The population of Sapphire NSW is 32 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Sapphire?

The median personal income in Sapphire NSW is $589 per week, or $30,628 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $2,249 per week.

How much is rent in Sapphire?

Median rent in Sapphire NSW is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Sapphire?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sapphire NSW is $6,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sapphire?

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

Is Sapphire a good suburb to live in?

Sapphire is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 32.The median income is $589/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.0% 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: 13505. All dollar figures in AUD.