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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sofala Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$455/wk
$23,660 per year
#8610 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$194/wk
$841 per month
#7754 of 14,663
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Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Sofala Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (59) Female 46.4% (51)

Population Density

1.3
people per km²
111 people · 85.4 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,107
Family income/wk

Sofala Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
35-39
40-44
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)

Sofala Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
84.2% 32 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
15.8% 6 dwellings

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

Sofala Country of Birth

Australia
82.0%
Germany
10.0%
England
8.0%

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

Sofala Religion

No Religion
34.7%
Not stated
22.0%
Catholic
17.8%
Anglican
15.3%
SB OSB NRA SB
4.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.4%
Uniting Church
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sofala Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.9%

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

Sofala Employment

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Employed full-time
13.9% 11 people
Employed part-time
8.9% 7 people
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Unemployed
10.1% 8 people
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Not in labour force
67.1% 53 people

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

Sofala Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
63.6%
Bachelor Degree
13.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.6%
Postgraduate Degree
9.1%

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

Sofala Occupation

Professionals
55.6%
Managers
44.4%

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

Sofala Field of Study

Engineering
37.5%
Agriculture & Environment
25.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
18.8%
Health
18.8%

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

Sofala Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sofala Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
6.0%
$150-$299/wk
10.0%
$400-$499/wk
24.0%
$500-$649/wk
8.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$4,000+/wk
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sofala Marital Status

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Married
38.3% 31
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Divorced
25.9% 21
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Widowed
8.6% 7
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Never married
27.2% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sofala Ancestry

English
32.3%
Australian
26.8%
Irish
11.8%
Scottish
9.4%
German
5.5%
Croatian
3.9%
Dutch
3.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.4%
Italian
2.4%
Other
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sofala School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Sofala Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.4% 14
No need for assistance
92.6% 176

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

Sofala Volunteering

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Volunteer
32.9% 26
Not a volunteer
67.1% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sofala Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
57.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sofala How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.0%
Did not go to work
30.0%

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

Sofala Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.5%
1 vehicle
28.3%
2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
8.7%
4+ vehicles
6.5%

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

Sofala Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.6%
2 bedrooms
44.7%
3 bedrooms
23.4%
4 bedrooms
21.3%

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

Sofala Population Mobility

13.5%
moved in the last year
29.6%
moved in the last 5 years
18.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
30.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sofala Indigenous Population

4.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
176
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sofala Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
14
Lung condition
8
Cancer
8
Asthma
6
Mental health
6
Diabetes
5
Dementia
3
Heart disease
3

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

Sofala Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.4%
$150-$299/wk
10.9%
$300-$399/wk
12.7%
$400-$499/wk
25.5%
$500-$649/wk
7.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sofala Family Structure

Couple — no children
54.0%
Couple — children under 15
26.0%
One parent — children under 15
14.0%
One parent — no children under 15
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sofala Military Service

🏅
Previously served
7.4% 6
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Never served
92.6% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sofala Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 8
Did not provide
88.9% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sofala Children Ever Born

No children
18.2%
2 children
68.2%
4 children
13.6%

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

Sofala When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1981–1990
5

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

Sofala Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.5%
5–14 hours
20.3%
15–29 hours
3.8%
30+ hours
22.8%
Did not do domestic work
31.6%

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

Sofala Household Size

1 person
54.5%
2 persons
36.4%
5 persons
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sofala Where Residents Moved From

Same address
77
Moved from NSW
6
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Sofala Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Other Against Property
2
Assault
1
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Sofala Rent Prices & Affordability

29%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $668/wk
Median Rent $194/wk
Rent-to-Income 29.0%

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

If you earn X in Sofala

≈ $2,895/month
Median rent $194/wk
Left after rent $474/wk
Rent share 29.0%

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Sofala vs State & National Average

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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.