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Seal Rocks NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Seal Rocks NSW is 56 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Seal Rocks is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Median rent in Seal Rocks is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Seal Rocks has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Seal Rocks has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Seal Rocks is $3,350.

There were 2 recorded offences in Seal Rocks in 2025-26, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Seal Rocks Population

residents (Census 2021)

Seal Rocks Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$774/wk

$40,248 per year

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$3,350/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Seal Rocks Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (32) Female 46.7% (28)

Population Density

2.9

people per km²

56 people · 19.3 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,499

Family income/wk

Seal Rocks Age Distribution

5-9

15-19

30-34

35-39

40-44

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Seal Rocks Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.7% 12 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.3% 6 dwellings

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

Seal Rocks Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Seal Rocks Religion

Not stated

28.6%

No Religion

26.8%

Catholic

21.4%

Anglican

12.5%

Uniting Church

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Seal Rocks Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

67.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.3%

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

Seal Rocks Employment

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Employed full-time

14.7% 5 people

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Employed part-time

23.5% 8 people

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Not in labour force

61.8% 21 people

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

Seal Rocks Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

100.0%

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

Seal Rocks Occupation

Managers

100.0%

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

Seal Rocks Field of Study

Society & Culture

45.5%

Engineering

27.3%

Creative Arts

27.3%

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

Seal Rocks Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Seal Rocks Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

18.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

25.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

18.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

18.8%

$4,000+/wk

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Seal Rocks Marital Status

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Married

70.7% 29

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Divorced

7.3% 3

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Widowed

9.8% 4

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Never married

12.2% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Seal Rocks Ancestry

Australian

36.2%

English

29.0%

Scottish

10.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.7%

Dutch

5.8%

Italian

5.8%

Irish

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Seal Rocks Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.9% 6

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No need for assistance

94.1% 95

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

Seal Rocks Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.0% 11

—

Not a volunteer

75.0% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Seal Rocks Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Seal Rocks How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.5%

Walked only

37.5%

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

Seal Rocks Car Ownership

1 vehicle

42.9%

2 vehicles

28.6%

3 vehicles

28.6%

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

Seal Rocks Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.6%

2 bedrooms

18.2%

3 bedrooms

31.8%

4 bedrooms

36.4%

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

Seal Rocks Population Mobility

46.7%

moved in the last year

49.0%

moved in the last 5 years

44.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Seal Rocks Indigenous Population

8.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Seal Rocks Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer

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

Seal Rocks Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

18.2%

$300-$399/wk

12.1%

$650-$799/wk

21.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.1%

$3,500+/wk

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Seal Rocks Family Structure

Couple — no children

51.4%

Couple — children under 15

21.6%

One parent — children under 15

18.9%

One parent — no children under 15

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Seal Rocks Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

23.1% 9

—

Did not provide

76.9% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Seal Rocks Children Ever Born

No children

50.0%

3 children

50.0%

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

Seal Rocks Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.6%

5–14 hours

34.9%

15–29 hours

16.3%

30+ hours

16.3%

Did not do domestic work

14.0%

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

Seal Rocks Household Size

1 person

33.3%

2 persons

52.4%

5 persons

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Seal Rocks Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Seal Rocks Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Seal Rocks Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Assault

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Seal Rocks Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,416/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.7%

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

If you earn X in Seal Rocks

Your weekly income

≈ $6,136/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,166/wk

Rent share 17.7%

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Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $100/wk

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Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $75/wk

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Income: $711/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $70/wk

Balranald

Income: $687/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Bombala

Income: $725/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $35/wk

Warren

Income: $740/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $35/wk

Tumbarumba

Income: $677/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

Deniliquin

Income: $695/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Seal Rocks vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bruie Plains

Pop: 28 Income: $575/wk

Brungle Creek

Pop: 28 Income: $959/wk Rent: $40/wk

Bulyeroi

Pop: 28 Income: $900/wk

Carwell

Pop: 28 Income: $749/wk Rent: $215/wk

Combara

Pop: 28 Income: $589/wk

Eucumbene

Pop: 28 Income: $687/wk

Compare Seal Rocks

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Frequently Asked Questions About Seal Rocks

What is the population of Seal Rocks NSW?

The population of Seal Rocks NSW is 56 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Seal Rocks?

The median personal income in Seal Rocks NSW is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year.The median household income is $1,416 per week.Family income is $2,499 per week.

How much is rent in Seal Rocks?

Median rent in Seal Rocks NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 17.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Seal Rocks?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Seal Rocks NSW is $3,350. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Seal Rocks?

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

Is Seal Rocks a good suburb to live in?

Seal Rocks is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 56.The median income is $774/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.7% 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: 13527. All dollar figures in AUD.