Stony Chute NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Stony Chute NSW is 156 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Stony Chute is $458 per week ($23,816 per year). Median rent in Stony Chute is $200 per week ($867 per month). Stony Chute has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Stony Chute has a population density of 7.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Stony Chute is England. The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stony Chute is $1,192.

There were 1 recorded offences in Stony Chute in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Stony Chute Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Stony Chute Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$458/wk
$23,816 per year
#8590 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,192/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Stony Chute Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (78) Female 50.3% (79)

Population Density

7.4
people per km²
156 people · 21.0 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,428
Family income/wk

Stony Chute Age Distribution

0-4
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
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Stony Chute Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
71.2% 42 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
28.8% 17 dwellings

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

Stony Chute Country of Birth

Australia
91.2%
England
8.8%

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

Stony Chute Religion

No Religion
63.1%
Not stated
18.1%
Catholic
8.7%
Anglican
5.4%
Buddhism
2.7%
Uniting Church
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Stony Chute Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.3%

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

Stony Chute Employment

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Employed full-time
15.3% 20 people
Employed part-time
31.3% 41 people
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Unemployed
2.3% 3 people
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Not in labour force
51.1% 67 people

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

Stony Chute Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
36.6%
Bachelor Degree
31.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.3%
Postgraduate Degree
8.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.6%

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

Stony Chute Occupation

Managers
28.9%
Professionals
24.4%
Sales Workers
13.3%
Labourers
11.1%
Clerical & Administrative
8.9%
Community & Personal Service
6.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.7%

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

Stony Chute Field of Study

Health
27.1%
Agriculture & Environment
18.8%
Education
16.7%
Management & Commerce
14.6%
Engineering
10.4%
Information Technology
6.3%
Society & Culture
6.3%

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

Stony Chute Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Stony Chute Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
5.4%
$400-$499/wk
23.2%
$500-$649/wk
14.3%
$800-$999/wk
5.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.1%
$4,000+/wk
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Stony Chute Marital Status

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Married
30.6% 45
↔️
Separated
6.1% 9
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Divorced
14.3% 21
🕊️
Widowed
5.4% 8
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Never married
43.5% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Stony Chute Ancestry

Australian
32.8%
English
24.4%
Scottish
15.9%
Irish
12.4%
Other
5.5%
German
5.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.5%
Dutch
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Stony Chute School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
27.8%
Secondary — Government
27.8%
Secondary — Catholic
27.8%
Vocational Education
16.7%

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

Stony Chute Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.6% 21
No need for assistance
92.4% 255

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

Stony Chute Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.4% 23
Not a volunteer
81.6% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Stony Chute Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Stony Chute How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.5%
Did not go to work
25.6%
Car (passenger)
12.8%

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

Stony Chute Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.6%
2 vehicles
40.3%
3 vehicles
22.6%
4+ vehicles
6.5%

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

Stony Chute Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.0%
2 bedrooms
34.0%
3 bedrooms
32.0%
4 bedrooms
18.0%
5 bedrooms
8.0%

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

Stony Chute Population Mobility

11.9%
moved in the last year
34.6%
moved in the last 5 years
5.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
47.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Stony Chute Indigenous Population

4.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
12
Indigenous residents
263
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Stony Chute Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
15
Arthritis
8
Heart disease
6
Lung condition
6
Cancer
4
Kidney disease
4

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

Stony Chute Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.3%
$1-$149/wk
10.4%
$150-$299/wk
12.3%
$300-$399/wk
10.4%
$400-$499/wk
11.3%
$500-$649/wk
7.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.4%
$800-$999/wk
7.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Stony Chute Family Structure

Couple — no children
29.2%
Couple — no children under 15
28.3%
Couple — children under 15
22.6%
One parent — no children under 15
13.2%
One parent — children under 15
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Stony Chute Military Service

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Previously served
3.1% 4
👤
Never served
96.9% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Stony Chute Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.1% 17
Did not provide
86.9% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Stony Chute Children Ever Born

No children
52.5%
2 children
30.0%
3 children
17.5%

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

Stony Chute When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
9
1981–1990
5
1991–2000
4

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

Stony Chute Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.1%
5–14 hours
31.0%
15–29 hours
20.9%
30+ hours
12.4%
Did not do domestic work
18.6%

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

Stony Chute Household Size

1 person
40.7%
2 persons
30.5%
3 persons
16.9%
4 persons
6.8%
5 persons
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Stony Chute Where Residents Moved From

Same address
126
Moved from NSW
12

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

Stony Chute Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
77.8%
Step family — no other children
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Stony Chute Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Sexual Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Stony Chute Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $919/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.8%

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

If you earn X in Stony Chute

≈ $3,982/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $719/wk
Rent share 21.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Stony Chute vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stony Chute

What is the population of Stony Chute NSW?

The population of Stony Chute NSW is 156 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.4 people per km².Stony Chute is ranked #7,659 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Stony Chute?

The median personal income in Stony Chute NSW is $458 per week, or $23,816 per year.The median household income is $919 per week.Family income is $1,428 per week.Stony Chute is ranked #8,590 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Stony Chute?

Median rent in Stony Chute NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Stony Chute ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Stony Chute?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stony Chute NSW is $1,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Stony Chute?

The median age in Stony Chute NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Stony Chute a good suburb to live in?

Stony Chute is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 156.The median income is $458/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 13682. All dollar figures in AUD.