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Smiths Lake NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Smiths Lake, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Smiths Lake NSW is 1,332 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Smiths Lake is $615 per week ($31,980 per year). Median rent in Smiths Lake is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Smiths Lake has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Smiths Lake has a population density of 86.2 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Smiths Lake is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Smiths Lake is $1,473.
There were 15 recorded offences in Smiths Lake in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).
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Smiths Lake Population
Smiths Lake Median Income & Rent
Smiths Lake Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Smiths Lake Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Smiths Lake Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Smiths Lake Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Smiths Lake Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Smiths Lake Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Smiths Lake Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Smiths Lake Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Smiths Lake Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Smiths Lake Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Smiths Lake Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Smiths Lake Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Smiths Lake Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Smiths Lake Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Smiths Lake Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Smiths Lake School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Smiths Lake Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Smiths Lake Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Smiths Lake Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Smiths Lake How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Smiths Lake Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Smiths Lake Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Smiths Lake Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Smiths Lake Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Smiths Lake Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Smiths Lake Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Smiths Lake Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Smiths Lake Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Smiths Lake Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Smiths Lake Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Smiths Lake When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Smiths Lake Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Smiths Lake Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Smiths Lake Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Smiths Lake Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Smiths Lake Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 15 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Smiths Lake Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smiths Lake
What is the population of Smiths Lake NSW?
The population of Smiths Lake NSW is 1,332 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 86.2 people per km².Smiths Lake is ranked #3,560 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Smiths Lake?
The median personal income in Smiths Lake NSW is $615 per week, or $31,980 per year.The median household income is $1,210 per week.Family income is $1,377 per week.Smiths Lake is ranked #6,854 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Smiths Lake?
Median rent in Smiths Lake NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 31.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Smiths Lake ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Smiths Lake?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Smiths Lake NSW is $1,473. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Smiths Lake?
The median age in Smiths Lake NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Smiths Lake a good suburb to live in?
Smiths Lake is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,332.The median income is $615/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.4% 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: 13579. All dollar figures in AUD.