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Sofala NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Sofala, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Sofala NSW is 111 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sofala is $455 per week ($23,660 per year). Median rent in Sofala is $194 per week ($841 per month). Sofala has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Sofala has a population density of 1.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Sofala is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sofala is $1,300.
There were 4 recorded offences in Sofala in 2025-26, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (2 offences).
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Sofala Population
Sofala Median Income & Rent
Sofala Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Sofala Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Sofala Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Sofala Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Sofala Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Sofala Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Sofala Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Sofala Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Sofala Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Sofala Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Sofala Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Sofala Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Sofala Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Sofala Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Sofala School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Sofala Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Sofala Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Sofala Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Sofala How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Sofala Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Sofala Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Sofala Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Sofala Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Sofala Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Sofala Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Sofala Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Sofala Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Sofala Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Sofala Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Sofala When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Sofala Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Sofala Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Sofala Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Sofala Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Sofala Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sofala
What is the population of Sofala NSW?
The population of Sofala NSW is 111 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².Sofala is ranked #8,653 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Sofala?
The median personal income in Sofala NSW is $455 per week, or $23,660 per year.The median household income is $668 per week.Family income is $1,107 per week.Sofala is ranked #8,610 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Sofala?
Median rent in Sofala NSW is $194 per week ($841 per month).Rent represents 29.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Sofala ranks #7,754 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Sofala?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sofala NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Sofala?
The median age in Sofala NSW is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Sofala a good suburb to live in?
Sofala is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 111.The median income is $455/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.0% 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: 13585. All dollar figures in AUD.