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Shallow Bay NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Shallow Bay, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Shallow Bay NSW is 68 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Shallow Bay is $487 per week ($25,324 per year). Median rent in Shallow Bay is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Shallow Bay has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Shallow Bay has a population density of 3.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Shallow Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shallow Bay is $1,450.
There were 1 recorded offences in Shallow Bay in 2024-25, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).
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Shallow Bay Population
Shallow Bay Median Income & Rent
Shallow Bay Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Shallow Bay Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Shallow Bay Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Shallow Bay Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Shallow Bay Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Shallow Bay Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Shallow Bay Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Shallow Bay Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Shallow Bay Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Shallow Bay Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Shallow Bay Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Shallow Bay Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Shallow Bay Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Shallow Bay Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Shallow Bay School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Shallow Bay Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Shallow Bay Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Shallow Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Shallow Bay How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Shallow Bay Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Shallow Bay Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Shallow Bay Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Shallow Bay Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Shallow Bay Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Shallow Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Shallow Bay Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Shallow Bay Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Shallow Bay Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Shallow Bay When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Shallow Bay Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Shallow Bay Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Shallow Bay Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Shallow Bay Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Shallow Bay Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Shallow Bay Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shallow Bay
What is the population of Shallow Bay NSW?
The population of Shallow Bay NSW is 68 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.0 people per km².
What is the median income in Shallow Bay?
The median personal income in Shallow Bay NSW is $487 per week, or $25,324 per year.The median household income is $1,166 per week.Family income is $1,374 per week.
How much is rent in Shallow Bay?
Median rent in Shallow Bay NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 30.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.
What are mortgage repayments in Shallow Bay?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shallow Bay NSW is $1,450. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Shallow Bay?
The median age in Shallow Bay NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Shallow Bay a good suburb to live in?
Shallow Bay is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 68.The median income is $487/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.0% 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: 13537. All dollar figures in AUD.