Snakes Plain NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Snakes Plain NSW is 14 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Snakes Plain is $1,625 per week ($84,500 per year). Median rent in Snakes Plain is $160 per week ($693 per month). Snakes Plain has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Snakes Plain has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (27% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Snakes Plain in 2024-25, a rate of 71 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Snakes Plain Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Snakes Plain Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,625/wk
$84,500 per year
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Median Rent
$160/wk
$693 per month
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.6 per bedroom

Snakes Plain Demographics

Gender Split

Male 69.2% (9) Female 30.8% (4)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
14 people · 87.5 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$3,750
Family income/wk

Snakes Plain Age Distribution

15-19
25-29
45-49
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Snakes Plain Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Snakes Plain Religion

Anglican
26.7%
Catholic
26.7%
No Religion
26.7%
Not stated
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Snakes Plain Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
42.9%

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

Snakes Plain Employment

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Employed full-time
100.0% 7 people

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

Snakes Plain Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
100.0%

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

Snakes Plain Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Snakes Plain Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Snakes Plain Marital Status

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Married
60.0% 6
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Never married
40.0% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Snakes Plain Ancestry

English
57.1%
Australian
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Snakes Plain Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 19

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

Snakes Plain Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Snakes Plain How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Snakes Plain Car Ownership

1 vehicle
100.0%

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

Snakes Plain Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
37.5%
4 bedrooms
62.5%

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

Snakes Plain Population Mobility

42.9%
moved in the last year
100.0%
moved in the last 5 years
61.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Snakes Plain Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
19
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Snakes Plain Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3

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

Snakes Plain Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$2,000-$2,999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Snakes Plain Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Snakes Plain Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
25.0% 3
Did not provide
75.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Snakes Plain Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
62.5%
5–14 hours
37.5%

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

Snakes Plain Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Snakes Plain Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4
Moved from NSW
3

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

Snakes Plain Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Snakes Plain Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2024

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

Snakes Plain Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $160/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.5%

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

If you earn X in Snakes Plain

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $160/wk
Left after rent $1,715/wk
Rent share 8.5%

Snakes Plain vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Snakes Plain

What is the population of Snakes Plain NSW?

The population of Snakes Plain NSW is 14 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Snakes Plain?

The median personal income in Snakes Plain NSW is $1,625 per week, or $84,500 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $3,750 per week.

How much is rent in Snakes Plain?

Median rent in Snakes Plain NSW is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 8.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Snakes Plain?

The median age in Snakes Plain NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Snakes Plain a good suburb to live in?

Snakes Plain is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 14.The median income is $1,625/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.5% 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: 13581. All dollar figures in AUD.