Shannon Vale NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Shannon Vale NSW is 143 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Shannon Vale is $752 per week ($39,104 per year). Median rent in Shannon Vale is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Shannon Vale has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Shannon Vale has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shannon Vale is $1,278.

There were 2 recorded offences in Shannon Vale in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Shannon Vale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Shannon Vale Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$752/wk
$39,104 per year
#4475 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
#4529 of 14,663
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,278/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Shannon Vale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (67) Female 51.4% (71)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
143 people · 156.7 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Shannon Vale Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Shannon Vale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
51.1% 23 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
48.9% 22 dwellings

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

Shannon Vale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Shannon Vale Religion

No Religion
31.4%
Catholic
27.9%
Anglican
22.9%
Not stated
10.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.9%
Baptist
2.9%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Shannon Vale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.1%

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

Shannon Vale Employment

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Employed full-time
51.9% 56 people
Employed part-time
24.1% 26 people
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Not in labour force
24.1% 26 people

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

Shannon Vale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.0%
Bachelor Degree
24.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.0%

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

Shannon Vale Occupation

Managers
52.1%
Clerical & Administrative
18.8%
Professionals
8.3%
Labourers
8.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.3%
Community & Personal Service
6.3%

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

Shannon Vale Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
27.5%
Education
17.6%
Management & Commerce
17.6%
Engineering
15.7%
Society & Culture
13.7%
Health
7.8%

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

Shannon Vale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Shannon Vale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
9.2%
$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$500-$649/wk
6.2%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.4%
$4,000+/wk
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Shannon Vale Marital Status

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Married
56.5% 65
↔️
Separated
8.7% 10
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Divorced
5.2% 6
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Never married
29.6% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Shannon Vale Ancestry

English
35.0%
Australian
29.0%
Scottish
14.0%
Irish
10.0%
German
7.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.5%
Italian
1.5%
Polish
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Shannon Vale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
52.4%
Secondary — Government
19.0%
Primary — Catholic
14.3%
Vocational Education
14.3%

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

Shannon Vale Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.2% 3
No need for assistance
98.8% 253

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

Shannon Vale Volunteering

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Volunteer
37.9% 39
Not a volunteer
62.1% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Shannon Vale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
25.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Shannon Vale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
88.0%
Car (passenger)
6.0%
Walked only
6.0%

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

Shannon Vale Car Ownership

1 vehicle
10.4%
2 vehicles
47.9%
3 vehicles
20.8%
4+ vehicles
20.8%

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

Shannon Vale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.5%
2 bedrooms
5.7%
3 bedrooms
34.0%
4 bedrooms
52.8%

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

Shannon Vale Population Mobility

10.4%
moved in the last year
35.8%
moved in the last 5 years
1.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Shannon Vale Indigenous Population

1.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
256
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Shannon Vale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Cancer
9
Arthritis
3
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

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

Shannon Vale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.9%
$300-$399/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.0%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
23.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.0%
$3,500+/wk
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Shannon Vale Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.5%
Couple — children under 15
30.0%
One parent — children under 15
11.8%
Couple — no children under 15
10.0%
One parent — no children under 15
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Shannon Vale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.1% 13
Did not provide
87.9% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Shannon Vale Children Ever Born

No children
46.4%
2 children
42.9%
4 children
10.7%

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

Shannon Vale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.0%
5–14 hours
42.9%
15–29 hours
16.2%
30+ hours
5.7%
Did not do domestic work
15.2%

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

Shannon Vale Household Size

1 person
20.7%
2 persons
37.9%
3 persons
22.4%
4 persons
10.3%
5 persons
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Shannon Vale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
112
Moved — same area (SA2)
10
Moved from NSW
4
Moved from NT
4

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

Shannon Vale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
72.7%
Step family — no other children
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Shannon Vale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Shannon Vale Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,458/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.6%

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

If you earn X in Shannon Vale

≈ $6,318/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,158/wk
Rent share 20.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Shannon Vale vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shannon Vale

What is the population of Shannon Vale NSW?

The population of Shannon Vale NSW is 143 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Shannon Vale is ranked #7,887 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Shannon Vale?

The median personal income in Shannon Vale NSW is $752 per week, or $39,104 per year.The median household income is $1,458 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Shannon Vale is ranked #4,475 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Shannon Vale?

Median rent in Shannon Vale NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 20.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Shannon Vale ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Shannon Vale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shannon Vale NSW is $1,278. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Shannon Vale?

The median age in Shannon Vale NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Shannon Vale a good suburb to live in?

Shannon Vale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 143.The median income is $752/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.6% 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: 13541. All dollar figures in AUD.