Sassafras NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sassafras NSW is 18 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sassafras is $491 per week ($25,532 per year). Sassafras has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Sassafras has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (100% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sassafras is $3,337.

There were 3 recorded offences in Sassafras in 2024-25, a rate of 167 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (2 offences).

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Sassafras Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sassafras Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$491/wk
$25,532 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
61years
23 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$3,337/mo
Avg household size: 1.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Sassafras Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (12) Female 45.5% (10)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
18 people · 116.4 km²

Households

1.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Sassafras Age Distribution

60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sassafras Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 4 dwellings

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

Sassafras Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Sassafras Religion

No Religion
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sassafras Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
73.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.1%

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

Sassafras Employment

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Employed full-time
58.8% 10 people
Employed part-time
23.5% 4 people
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Not in labour force
17.6% 3 people

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

Sassafras Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
57.1%
Certificate III/IV
42.9%

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

Sassafras Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Labourers
31.3%
Professionals
18.8%

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

Sassafras Field of Study

Health
60.0%
Engineering
40.0%

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

Sassafras Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sassafras Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sassafras Marital Status

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Married
56.3% 9
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Never married
43.8% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sassafras Ancestry

English
76.9%
Australian
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sassafras Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 26

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

Sassafras Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.8% 3
Not a volunteer
81.3% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sassafras How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
50.0%
Walked only
50.0%

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

Sassafras Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.0%
2 vehicles
70.0%

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

Sassafras Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
44.4%
2 bedrooms
55.6%

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

Sassafras Population Mobility

38.1%
moved in the last year
39.1%
moved in the last 5 years
55.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sassafras Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
29
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sassafras Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
50.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sassafras Family Structure

Couple — no children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sassafras Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.8% 3
Did not provide
84.2% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sassafras Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
17.6%
15–29 hours
29.4%
30+ hours
23.5%
Did not do domestic work
29.4%

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

Sassafras Household Size

1 person
50.0%
2 persons
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sassafras Where Residents Moved From

Same address
13
Moved from NSW
8

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

Sassafras Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Other Against Property
2
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2024

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

Sassafras Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Sassafras

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $900/wk
Rent share

Sassafras vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sassafras

What is the population of Sassafras NSW?

The population of Sassafras NSW is 18 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Sassafras?

The median personal income in Sassafras NSW is $491 per week, or $25,532 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Sassafras?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sassafras NSW is $3,337. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sassafras?

The median age in Sassafras NSW is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sassafras a good suburb to live in?

Sassafras is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 18.The median income is $491/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 13508. All dollar figures in AUD.