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Saumarez Ponds NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Saumarez Ponds NSW is 416 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Saumarez Ponds is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Saumarez Ponds is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). Saumarez Ponds has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Saumarez Ponds has a population density of 14.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Saumarez Ponds is England. The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Saumarez Ponds is $1,733.

There were 10 recorded offences in Saumarez Ponds in 2024-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (3 offences).

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Saumarez Ponds Population

residents (Census 2021)

Saumarez Ponds Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$900/wk

$46,800 per year

#2120 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$425/wk

$1,842 per month

#1459 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Saumarez Ponds Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (203) Female 51.7% (217)

Population Density

14.6

people per km²

416 people · 28.4 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,261

Family income/wk

Saumarez Ponds 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)

Saumarez Ponds Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.3% 68 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.7% 70 dwellings

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

Saumarez Ponds Country of Birth

Australia

97.8%

England

2.2%

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

Saumarez Ponds Religion

No Religion

31.9%

Anglican

28.5%

Catholic

20.6%

Not stated

5.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.2%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Christian (other)

3.2%

Pentecostal

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Saumarez Ponds Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

66.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.1%

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

Saumarez Ponds Languages Spoken at Home

German

100.0%

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

Saumarez Ponds Employment

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Employed full-time

49.5% 148 people

⏰

Employed part-time

18.4% 55 people

🏠

Not in labour force

32.1% 96 people

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

Saumarez Ponds Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

33.5%

Certificate III/IV

29.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.5%

Postgraduate Degree

10.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.0%

Certificate I/II

2.3%

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

Saumarez Ponds Occupation

Professionals

32.6%

Managers

14.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.0%

Community & Personal Service

11.0%

Labourers

8.8%

Sales Workers

5.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.2%

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

Saumarez Ponds Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.0%

Health

13.3%

Engineering

13.3%

Education

12.7%

Agriculture & Environment

8.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.1%

Architecture & Building

6.1%

Society & Culture

6.1%

Information Technology

4.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.6%

Creative Arts

3.0%

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

Saumarez Ponds Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Saumarez Ponds Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.3%

$4,000+/wk

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Saumarez Ponds Marital Status

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Married

59.6% 208

↔️

Separated

2.0% 7

📋

Divorced

8.3% 29

🕊️

Widowed

5.2% 18

👤

Never married

24.9% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Saumarez Ponds Ancestry

Australian

41.9%

English

29.1%

Irish

11.4%

Scottish

8.5%

German

2.8%

Other

2.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.6%

Filipino

1.1%

Russian

0.5%

Italian

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Saumarez Ponds School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.3%

Secondary — Government

15.1%

Vocational Education

12.8%

Primary — Catholic

7.0%

Secondary — Catholic

5.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.5%

Pre-school

3.5%

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

Saumarez Ponds Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.8% 30

✅

No need for assistance

96.2% 769

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

Saumarez Ponds Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

32.3% 103

—

Not a volunteer

67.7% 216

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Saumarez Ponds Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

5.7%

$800-$999/mo

5.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Saumarez Ponds How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.2%

Did not go to work

22.8%

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

Saumarez Ponds Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.1%

2 vehicles

43.1%

3 vehicles

21.5%

4+ vehicles

17.4%

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

Saumarez Ponds Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.5%

3 bedrooms

37.0%

4 bedrooms

42.5%

5 bedrooms

10.3%

6+ bedrooms

4.8%

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

Saumarez Ponds Population Mobility

10.6%

moved in the last year

27.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Saumarez Ponds Indigenous Population

0.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

781

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Saumarez Ponds Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

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

Saumarez Ponds Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

4.3%

$300-$399/wk

1.8%

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.6%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Saumarez Ponds Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.6%

Couple — no children

31.7%

Couple — no children under 15

19.0%

One parent — children under 15

5.2%

One parent — no children under 15

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Saumarez Ponds Military Service

🏅

Previously served

1.6% 5

👤

Never served

98.4% 312

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Saumarez Ponds Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.1% 44

—

Did not provide

85.9% 269

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Saumarez Ponds Children Ever Born

No children

35.8%

1 child

2.4%

2 children

29.7%

3 children

23.0%

4 children

9.1%

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

Saumarez Ponds When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Saumarez Ponds Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.5%

5–14 hours

32.3%

15–29 hours

20.7%

30+ hours

7.5%

Did not do domestic work

15.0%

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

Saumarez Ponds Household Size

1 person

14.6%

2 persons

45.2%

3 persons

10.2%

4 persons

17.2%

5 persons

10.8%

6+ persons

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Saumarez Ponds Where Residents Moved From

Same address

353

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

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

Saumarez Ponds Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.2%

Step family — no other children

15.1%

Blended family — no other children

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Saumarez Ponds Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 10 total

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Theft

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Saumarez Ponds Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,045/wk

Median Rent $425/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.8%

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

If you earn X in Saumarez Ponds

Your weekly income

≈ $8,862/month

Median rent $425/wk

Left after rent $1,620/wk

Rent share 20.8%

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Saumarez Ponds vs State & National Average

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Pop: 208 Income: $866/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Pop: 208 Income: $757/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 208 Income: $922/wk Rent: $530/wk

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Pop: 208 Income: $554/wk Rent: $255/wk

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Pop: 208 Income: $716/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Pop: 208 Income: $670/wk Rent: $143/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saumarez Ponds

What is the population of Saumarez Ponds NSW?

The population of Saumarez Ponds NSW is 416 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.6 people per km².Saumarez Ponds is ranked #5,345 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Saumarez Ponds?

The median personal income in Saumarez Ponds NSW is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $2,045 per week.Family income is $2,261 per week.Saumarez Ponds is ranked #2,120 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Saumarez Ponds?

Median rent in Saumarez Ponds NSW is $425 per week ($1,842 per month).Rent represents 20.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Saumarez Ponds ranks #1,459 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Saumarez Ponds?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Saumarez Ponds NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Saumarez Ponds?

The median age in Saumarez Ponds NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Saumarez Ponds a good suburb to live in?

Saumarez Ponds is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 416.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.8% 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: 13510. All dollar figures in AUD.