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Sawyers Gully NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sawyers Gully NSW is 542 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sawyers Gully is $699 per week ($36,348 per year). Median rent in Sawyers Gully is $405 per week ($1,755 per month). Sawyers Gully has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Sawyers Gully has a population density of 16.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sawyers Gully is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Samoan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sawyers Gully is $2,167.

There were 12 recorded offences in Sawyers Gully in 2025-26, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Sawyers Gully Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sawyers Gully Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$699/wk

$36,348 per year

#5516 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$405/wk

$1,755 per month

#1818 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Sawyers Gully Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (279) Female 48.4% (262)

Population Density

16.4

people per km²

542 people · 33.0 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,887

Family income/wk

Sawyers Gully 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)

Sawyers Gully Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.6% 62 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.4% 71 dwellings

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

Sawyers Gully Country of Birth

Australia

98.4%

England

1.6%

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

Sawyers Gully Religion

No Religion

34.8%

Catholic

22.8%

Anglican

22.8%

Not stated

6.6%

Uniting Church

5.6%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Baptist

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sawyers Gully Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

52.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

31.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.6%

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

Sawyers Gully Languages Spoken at Home

Samoan

50.0%

Other

50.0%

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

Sawyers Gully Employment

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Employed full-time

36.7% 140 people

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Employed part-time

26.2% 100 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 12 people

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Not in labour force

33.9% 129 people

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

Sawyers Gully Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Bachelor Degree

15.2%

Certificate I/II

2.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.4%

Postgraduate Degree

1.9%

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

Sawyers Gully Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.3%

Professionals

18.0%

Managers

12.8%

Community & Personal Service

11.6%

Clerical & Administrative

9.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.9%

Labourers

7.6%

Sales Workers

7.0%

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

Sawyers Gully Field of Study

Engineering

23.4%

Management & Commerce

22.8%

Health

14.6%

Architecture & Building

11.4%

Society & Culture

10.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.0%

Education

6.3%

Agriculture & Environment

2.5%

Information Technology

1.9%

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

Sawyers Gully Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sawyers Gully Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.7%

$4,000+/wk

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sawyers Gully Marital Status

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Married

47.4% 204

↔️

Separated

3.5% 15

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Divorced

11.6% 50

🕊️

Widowed

4.9% 21

👤

Never married

32.6% 140

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sawyers Gully Ancestry

Australian

37.4%

English

32.8%

Scottish

6.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.0%

Irish

5.6%

German

4.1%

Other

2.7%

Italian

2.0%

Maltese

1.1%

Welsh

0.7%

Croatian

0.5%

Dutch

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sawyers Gully School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

22.8%

Primary — Catholic

16.8%

Pre-school

15.8%

Secondary — Government

15.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.9%

Secondary — Catholic

8.9%

Vocational Education

5.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.0%

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

Sawyers Gully Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.0% 61

✅

No need for assistance

94.0% 948

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

Sawyers Gully Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.6% 44

—

Not a volunteer

89.4% 370

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sawyers Gully Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.4%

$450-$599/mo

7.4%

$600-$799/mo

4.4%

$800-$999/mo

5.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

4.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sawyers Gully How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.8%

Did not go to work

19.1%

Truck

5.1%

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

Sawyers Gully Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.6%

2 vehicles

34.8%

3 vehicles

22.8%

4+ vehicles

27.8%

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

Sawyers Gully Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.8%

3 bedrooms

32.0%

4 bedrooms

37.3%

5 bedrooms

19.6%

6+ bedrooms

3.3%

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

Sawyers Gully Population Mobility

7.9%

moved in the last year

29.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sawyers Gully Indigenous Population

7.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

980

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sawyers Gully Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Sawyers Gully Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

7.2%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.6%

$500-$649/wk

1.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sawyers Gully Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.1%

Couple — no children

26.4%

Couple — no children under 15

22.8%

One parent — no children under 15

6.6%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sawyers Gully Military Service

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Previously served

2.2% 9

👤

Never served

97.8% 408

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sawyers Gully Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.5% 56

—

Did not provide

86.5% 359

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sawyers Gully Children Ever Born

No children

29.8%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

34.5%

3 children

18.7%

4 children

5.8%

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

Sawyers Gully When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Sawyers Gully Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.3%

5–14 hours

29.9%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

14.1%

Did not do domestic work

26.4%

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

Sawyers Gully Household Size

1 person

13.7%

2 persons

28.6%

3 persons

19.9%

4 persons

16.8%

5 persons

11.8%

6+ persons

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sawyers Gully Where Residents Moved From

Same address

469

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Sawyers Gully Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.8%

Step family — no other children

7.4%

Blended family — no other children

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sawyers Gully Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 12 total

Theft

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Weapons

Assault

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Sawyers Gully Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,847/wk

Median Rent $405/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.9%

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

If you earn X in Sawyers Gully

Your weekly income

≈ $8,004/month

Median rent $405/wk

Left after rent $1,442/wk

Rent share 21.9%

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Sawyers Gully vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Baw Baw (NSW)

Pop: 271 Income: $937/wk Rent: $405/wk

Brooms Head

Pop: 271 Income: $517/wk Rent: $280/wk

Carcoar

Pop: 271 Income: $662/wk Rent: $195/wk

Jeir

Pop: 271 Income: $1,430/wk Rent: $400/wk

Tullera

Pop: 271 Income: $728/wk Rent: $330/wk

Somerton (NSW)

Pop: 272 Income: $811/wk Rent: $285/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sawyers Gully

What is the population of Sawyers Gully NSW?

The population of Sawyers Gully NSW is 542 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 16.4 people per km².Sawyers Gully is ranked #4,903 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sawyers Gully?

The median personal income in Sawyers Gully NSW is $699 per week, or $36,348 per year.The median household income is $1,847 per week.Family income is $1,887 per week.Sawyers Gully is ranked #5,516 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sawyers Gully?

Median rent in Sawyers Gully NSW is $405 per week ($1,755 per month).Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sawyers Gully ranks #1,818 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sawyers Gully?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sawyers Gully NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sawyers Gully?

The median age in Sawyers Gully NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sawyers Gully a good suburb to live in?

Sawyers Gully is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 542.The median income is $699/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% 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: 13514. All dollar figures in AUD.