Stewarts River NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Stewarts River NSW is 126 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Stewarts River is $657 per week ($34,164 per year). Median rent in Stewarts River is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Stewarts River has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Stewarts River has a population density of 9.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Stewarts River is England. The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stewarts River is $1,777.

There were 3 recorded offences in Stewarts River in 2024-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Stewarts River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Stewarts River Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$657/wk
$34,164 per year
#6209 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
#4051 of 14,663
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,777/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Stewarts River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (65) Female 49.2% (63)

Population Density

9.1
people per km²
126 people · 13.9 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,656
Family income/wk

Stewarts River Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Stewarts River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.8% 27 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.2% 16 dwellings

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

Stewarts River Country of Birth

Australia
94.7%
England
5.3%

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

Stewarts River Religion

No Religion
33.9%
Anglican
28.0%
Catholic
18.6%
Not stated
8.5%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
3.4%
Salvation Army
2.5%
Uniting Church
2.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Stewarts River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.4%

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

Stewarts River Employment

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Employed full-time
23.5% 24 people
Employed part-time
21.6% 22 people
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Unemployed
5.9% 6 people
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Not in labour force
49.0% 50 people

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

Stewarts River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
38.7%
Bachelor Degree
25.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.0%
Certificate I/II
9.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.8%

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

Stewarts River Occupation

Professionals
21.4%
Community & Personal Service
21.4%
Labourers
21.4%
Managers
16.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.9%
Sales Workers
7.1%

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

Stewarts River Field of Study

Education
25.0%
Agriculture & Environment
19.4%
Health
13.9%
Engineering
13.9%
Architecture & Building
11.1%
Management & Commerce
8.3%
Society & Culture
8.3%

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

Stewarts River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Stewarts River Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
9.1%
$650-$799/wk
12.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
21.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Stewarts River Marital Status

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Married
51.3% 58
↔️
Separated
3.5% 4
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Divorced
12.4% 14
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Never married
32.7% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Stewarts River Ancestry

Australian
31.1%
English
23.2%
Scottish
15.3%
Irish
12.4%
Other
5.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.1%
Italian
3.4%
German
2.3%
Chinese
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Stewarts River School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
64.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
17.6%
Vocational Education
17.6%

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

Stewarts River Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.0% 7
No need for assistance
97.0% 230

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

Stewarts River Volunteering

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Volunteer
19.0% 20
Not a volunteer
81.0% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Stewarts River Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
50.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Stewarts River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
89.7%
Did not go to work
10.3%

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

Stewarts River Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.9%
2 vehicles
43.5%
3 vehicles
21.7%
4+ vehicles
10.9%

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

Stewarts River Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
16.2%
3 bedrooms
43.2%
4 bedrooms
40.5%

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

Stewarts River Population Mobility

14.4%
moved in the last year
25.6%
moved in the last 5 years
11.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Stewarts River Indigenous Population

4.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
11
Indigenous residents
223
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Stewarts River Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
12
Asthma
9
Mental health
9
Lung condition
5
Heart disease
3

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

Stewarts River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.1%
$150-$299/wk
8.0%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$400-$499/wk
14.8%
$650-$799/wk
11.4%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.4%
$3,500+/wk
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Stewarts River Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.0%
Couple — children under 15
34.0%
Couple — no children under 15
19.0%
One parent — children under 15
4.0%
One parent — no children under 15
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Stewarts River Military Service

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Previously served
2.8% 3
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Never served
97.2% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Stewarts River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
5.6% 6
Did not provide
94.4% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Stewarts River Children Ever Born

No children
31.0%
1 child
27.6%
2 children
13.8%
3 children
27.6%

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

Stewarts River When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1971–1980
4
1981–1990
3

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

Stewarts River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.9%
5–14 hours
35.6%
15–29 hours
16.8%
30+ hours
11.9%
Did not do domestic work
22.8%

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

Stewarts River Household Size

1 person
20.8%
2 persons
41.7%
3 persons
18.8%
4 persons
12.5%
5 persons
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Stewarts River Where Residents Moved From

Same address
101
Moved — same area (SA2)
12
Moved from NSW
5

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

Stewarts River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
80.0%
Step family — no other children
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Stewarts River Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Theft
2
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Stewarts River Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,406/wk
Median Rent $320/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.8%

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

If you earn X in Stewarts River

≈ $6,093/month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,086/wk
Rent share 22.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Stewarts River vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stewarts River

What is the population of Stewarts River NSW?

The population of Stewarts River NSW is 126 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.1 people per km².Stewarts River is ranked #8,288 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Stewarts River?

The median personal income in Stewarts River NSW is $657 per week, or $34,164 per year.The median household income is $1,406 per week.Family income is $1,656 per week.Stewarts River is ranked #6,209 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Stewarts River?

Median rent in Stewarts River NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 22.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Stewarts River ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Stewarts River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stewarts River NSW is $1,777. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Stewarts River?

The median age in Stewarts River NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Stewarts River a good suburb to live in?

Stewarts River is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 126.The median income is $657/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.8% 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: 13674. All dollar figures in AUD.