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Shanes Park NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Shanes Park NSW is 384 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Shanes Park is $752 per week ($39,104 per year). Median rent in Shanes Park is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Shanes Park has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Shanes Park has a population density of 43.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Shanes Park is China. The most common religion is Catholic (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shanes Park is $1,909.

There were 11 recorded offences in Shanes Park in 2025-26, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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Shanes Park Population

residents (Census 2021)

Shanes Park Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$752/wk

$39,104 per year

#4475 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$440/wk

$1,907 per month

#1252 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,909/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Shanes Park Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.1% (205) Female 46.9% (181)

Population Density

43.9

people per km²

384 people · 8.8 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,968

Family income/wk

Shanes Park 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)

Shanes Park Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

68.8% 53 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

31.2% 24 dwellings

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

Shanes Park Country of Birth

Australia

83.6%

China

6.9%

Egypt

4.4%

England

2.5%

Fiji

2.5%

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

Shanes Park Religion

Catholic

37.4%

No Religion

29.4%

Not stated

11.5%

Anglican

11.5%

Islam

2.9%

Orintal Orthdx

2.4%

Othr Protestnt

2.4%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Shanes Park Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

44.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

41.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

1.3%

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

Shanes Park Languages Spoken at Home

Other

37.1%

Cantonese

25.8%

Arabic

12.9%

Hindi

11.3%

Other Indo-Aryan

8.1%

Mandarin

4.8%

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

Shanes Park Employment

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Employed full-time

33.9% 81 people

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Employed part-time

20.1% 48 people

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Unemployed

3.8% 9 people

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Not in labour force

42.3% 101 people

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

Shanes Park Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

63.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.4%

Bachelor Degree

16.5%

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

Shanes Park Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.2%

Labourers

16.0%

Clerical & Administrative

14.8%

Managers

14.8%

Professionals

9.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.4%

Sales Workers

4.9%

Community & Personal Service

4.9%

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

Shanes Park Field of Study

Engineering

30.1%

Management & Commerce

23.7%

Architecture & Building

9.7%

Society & Culture

8.6%

Health

7.5%

Creative Arts

5.4%

Education

5.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.2%

Agriculture & Environment

3.2%

Information Technology

3.2%

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

Shanes Park Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Shanes Park Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

7.8%

$650-$799/wk

2.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.9%

$4,000+/wk

16.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Shanes Park Marital Status

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Married

44.7% 140

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Separated

2.6% 8

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Divorced

6.7% 21

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Widowed

6.7% 21

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Never married

39.3% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Shanes Park Ancestry

Australian

28.4%

Maltese

20.7%

English

17.3%

Chinese

9.0%

Other

7.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.8%

Lebanese

2.9%

Irish

2.5%

Indian

2.3%

Italian

2.3%

Scottish

2.3%

Samoan

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Shanes Park School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.7%

Secondary — Government

25.0%

Vocational Education

13.3%

Secondary — Catholic

11.7%

Primary — Catholic

6.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.7%

Pre-school

5.0%

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

Shanes Park Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.4% 44

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No need for assistance

93.6% 639

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

Shanes Park Volunteering

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Volunteer

6.5% 19

—

Not a volunteer

93.5% 272

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Shanes Park Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

23.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Shanes Park How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

41.9%

Did not go to work

38.8%

Walked only

8.5%

Truck

7.0%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

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

Shanes Park Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.5%

1 vehicle

18.3%

2 vehicles

34.2%

3 vehicles

15.0%

4+ vehicles

30.0%

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

Shanes Park Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.4%

2 bedrooms

8.0%

3 bedrooms

29.2%

4 bedrooms

34.5%

5 bedrooms

14.2%

6+ bedrooms

9.7%

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

Shanes Park Population Mobility

10.3%

moved in the last year

23.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Shanes Park Indigenous Population

6.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

660

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Shanes Park Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

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

Shanes Park Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.1%

$1-$149/wk

1.7%

$150-$299/wk

2.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Shanes Park Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

31.1%

Couple — no children under 15

27.9%

Couple — no children

24.4%

One parent — children under 15

9.9%

One parent — no children under 15

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Shanes Park Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.8% 36

—

Did not provide

87.2% 246

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Shanes Park Children Ever Born

No children

30.4%

2 children

23.2%

3 children

27.7%

4 children

18.8%

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

Shanes Park When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2019

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

Shanes Park Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.5%

5–14 hours

26.0%

15–29 hours

13.7%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

31.6%

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

Shanes Park Household Size

1 person

22.8%

2 persons

26.8%

3 persons

17.9%

4 persons

14.6%

5 persons

9.8%

6+ persons

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Shanes Park Where Residents Moved From

Same address

313

Moved from NSW

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

Shanes Park Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Shanes Park Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 11 total

Assault

Theft

Property Damage

Weapons

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Shanes Park Schools

schools nearby

government

973

avg ICSEA score

6,892

total students

St Luke's Catholic College (Primary) Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 827 students

1106

ICSEA

Melonba Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 776 students

1098

ICSEA

Northbourne Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 1,711 students

1095

ICSEA

St Luke's Catholic College (Secondary) Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 940 students

1088

ICSEA

Melonba High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 704 students

1073

ICSEA

St Luke's Arrunga Catholic

Combined · U · 40 students

1046

ICSEA

Ropes Crossing Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 789 students

1019

ICSEA

Noumea Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 260 students

866

ICSEA

Shalvey Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 258 students

837

ICSEA

Chifley College Shalvey Campus Government

Secondary · 7-10 · 391 students

828

ICSEA

Willmot Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 162 students

817

ICSEA

Niland School Government

Secondary · U · 34 students

801

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Shanes Park Rent Prices & Affordability

29%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,531/wk

Median Rent $440/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Shanes Park

Your weekly income

≈ $6,634/month

Median rent $440/wk

Left after rent $1,091/wk

Rent share 28.7%

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Shanes Park vs State & National Average

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Pop: 192 Income: $687/wk Rent: $520/wk

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Pop: 192 Income: $749/wk Rent: $124/wk

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Pop: 192 Income: $1,006/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Pop: 192 Income: $659/wk Rent: $120/wk

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Pop: 193 Income: $682/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shanes Park

What is the population of Shanes Park NSW?

The population of Shanes Park NSW is 384 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 43.9 people per km².Shanes Park is ranked #5,495 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Shanes Park?

The median personal income in Shanes Park NSW is $752 per week, or $39,104 per year.The median household income is $1,531 per week.Family income is $1,968 per week.Shanes Park is ranked #4,475 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Shanes Park?

Median rent in Shanes Park NSW is $440 per week ($1,907 per month).Rent represents 28.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Shanes Park ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Shanes Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shanes Park NSW is $1,909. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Shanes Park?

The median age in Shanes Park NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Shanes Park a good suburb to live in?

Shanes Park is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 384.The median income is $752/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.7% 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: 13539. All dollar figures in AUD.