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Somersby NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Somersby, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Somersby NSW is 1,087 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Somersby is $867 per week ($45,084 per year). Median rent in Somersby is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Somersby has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Somersby has a population density of 13.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Somersby is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Somersby is $2,800.
There were 32 recorded offences in Somersby in 2025-26, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (8 offences).
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Somersby Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Somersby Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Somersby Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Somersby Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Somersby Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Somersby Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Somersby Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Somersby Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Somersby Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Somersby Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Somersby Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Somersby Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Somersby Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Somersby Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Somersby School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Somersby Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Somersby Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Somersby Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Somersby How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Somersby Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Somersby Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Somersby Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Somersby Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Somersby Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Somersby Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Somersby Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Somersby Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Somersby Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Somersby Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Somersby When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Somersby Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Somersby Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Somersby Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Somersby Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Somersby Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 32 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Somersby Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Somersby
What is the population of Somersby NSW?
The population of Somersby NSW is 1,087 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.6 people per km².Somersby is ranked #3,844 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Somersby?
The median personal income in Somersby NSW is $867 per week, or $45,084 per year.The median household income is $2,215 per week.Family income is $2,316 per week.Somersby is ranked #2,535 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Somersby?
Median rent in Somersby NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 17.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Somersby ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Somersby?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Somersby NSW is $2,800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Somersby?
The median age in Somersby NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Somersby a good suburb to live in?
Somersby is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,087.The median income is $867/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.2% 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: 13587. All dollar figures in AUD.