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Speewa NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Speewa NSW is 115 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Speewa is $602 per week ($31,304 per year). Median rent in Speewa is $220 per week ($953 per month). Speewa has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Speewa has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Speewa is $1,156.

There were 2 recorded offences in Speewa in 2024-25, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Speewa Population

residents (Census 2021)

Speewa Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$602/wk

$31,304 per year

#7049 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,156/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Speewa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (69) Female 44.4% (55)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

115 people · 126.3 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,452

Family income/wk

Speewa Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Speewa Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.0% 12 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.0% 13 dwellings

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

Speewa Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Speewa Religion

No Religion

47.4%

Catholic

24.1%

Anglican

12.1%

Uniting Church

11.2%

Not stated

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Speewa Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

28.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.0%

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

Speewa Employment

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Employed full-time

45.7% 37 people

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Employed part-time

33.3% 27 people

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Not in labour force

21.0% 17 people

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

Speewa Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.6%

Bachelor Degree

33.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

9.1%

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

Speewa Occupation

Managers

57.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

28.6%

Clerical & Administrative

14.3%

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

Speewa Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

24.1%

Engineering

17.2%

Architecture & Building

17.2%

Management & Commerce

17.2%

Education

13.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.3%

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

Speewa Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Speewa Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

15.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

34.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.5%

$4,000+/wk

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Speewa Marital Status

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Married

56.9% 58

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Separated

5.9% 6

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Widowed

5.9% 6

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Never married

31.4% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Speewa Ancestry

Australian

40.1%

English

31.6%

Scottish

11.2%

Irish

8.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.9%

German

2.6%

Greek

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Speewa School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

31.3%

Primary — Catholic

25.0%

Vocational Education

25.0%

Pre-school

9.4%

Primary — Government

9.4%

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

Speewa Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.8% 6

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No need for assistance

97.2% 209

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

Speewa Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.8% 19

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Not a volunteer

78.2% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Speewa Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

27.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

72.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Speewa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.7%

Did not go to work

10.2%

Car (passenger)

6.1%

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

Speewa Car Ownership

1 vehicle

8.8%

2 vehicles

47.1%

3 vehicles

29.4%

4+ vehicles

14.7%

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

Speewa Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.1%

2 bedrooms

6.8%

3 bedrooms

38.6%

4 bedrooms

45.5%

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

Speewa Population Mobility

4.7%

moved in the last year

28.4%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

75.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Speewa Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

215

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Speewa Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Kidney disease

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

Speewa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.3%

$1-$149/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

11.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

12.7%

$800-$999/wk

15.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.2%

$3,500+/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Speewa Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.6%

Couple — no children under 15

27.7%

Couple — no children

26.7%

One parent — children under 15

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Speewa Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.0% 13

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Did not provide

86.0% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Speewa Children Ever Born

No children

100.0%

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

Speewa When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Speewa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.6%

5–14 hours

38.2%

15–29 hours

13.5%

30+ hours

9.0%

Did not do domestic work

24.7%

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

Speewa Household Size

1 person

21.6%

2 persons

40.5%

3 persons

10.8%

4 persons

10.8%

5 persons

8.1%

6+ persons

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Speewa Where Residents Moved From

Same address

101

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Speewa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

72.2%

Other couple — children only

27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Speewa Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2022

2024

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

Speewa Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.0%

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

If you earn X in Speewa

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $1,155/wk

Rent share 16.0%

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Income: $626/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $595/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $45/wk

Balranald

Income: $687/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk

Gilgandra

Income: $606/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $503/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $35/wk

Batlow

Income: $602/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $40/wk

Speewa vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Alma Park

Pop: 58 Income: $769/wk Rent: $185/wk

Burrapine

Pop: 58 Income: $408/wk Rent: $250/wk

Camboon (NSW)

Pop: 58 Income: $833/wk Rent: $665/wk

Cow Flat

Pop: 58 Income: $979/wk Rent: $120/wk

Isabella

Pop: 58 Income: $593/wk

Jacky Bulbin Flat

Pop: 58 Income: $537/wk Rent: $305/wk

Compare Speewa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Speewa

What is the population of Speewa NSW?

The population of Speewa NSW is 115 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Speewa is ranked #8,553 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Speewa?

The median personal income in Speewa NSW is $602 per week, or $31,304 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,452 per week.Speewa is ranked #7,049 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Speewa?

Median rent in Speewa NSW is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 16.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Speewa ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Speewa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Speewa NSW is $1,156. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Speewa?

The median age in Speewa NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Speewa a good suburb to live in?

Speewa is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 115.The median income is $602/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.0% 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: 13622. All dollar figures in AUD.