Sugarloaf NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sugarloaf NSW is 65 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sugarloaf is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Sugarloaf is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Sugarloaf has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Sugarloaf has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sugarloaf is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sugarloaf is $1,517.

There were 2 recorded offences in Sugarloaf in 2024-25, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Sugarloaf Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sugarloaf Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$335/wk
$1,452 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Sugarloaf Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (35) Female 47.8% (32)

Population Density

1.9
people per km²
65 people · 34.8 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,200
Family income/wk

Sugarloaf Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sugarloaf Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 13 dwellings

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

Sugarloaf Country of Birth

Australia
88.2%
England
11.8%

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

Sugarloaf Religion

No Religion
48.6%
Anglican
12.2%
Catholic
10.8%
Uniting Church
9.5%
Christian (other)
6.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.1%
Not stated
4.1%
Baptist
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sugarloaf Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.1%

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

Sugarloaf Employment

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Employed full-time
38.9% 21 people
Employed part-time
18.5% 10 people
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Not in labour force
42.6% 23 people

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

Sugarloaf Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
33.3%
Bachelor Degree
30.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.7%
Postgraduate Degree
10.0%

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

Sugarloaf Occupation

Managers
26.5%
Professionals
26.5%
Labourers
14.7%
Community & Personal Service
11.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.8%

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

Sugarloaf Field of Study

Management & Commerce
34.6%
Society & Culture
23.1%
Health
19.2%
Architecture & Building
11.5%
Education
11.5%

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

Sugarloaf Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sugarloaf Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
18.2%
$500-$649/wk
13.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
36.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
18.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sugarloaf Marital Status

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Married
68.9% 31
↔️
Separated
6.7% 3
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Divorced
6.7% 3
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Never married
17.8% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sugarloaf Ancestry

English
38.4%
Australian
26.7%
Irish
11.6%
Scottish
10.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.7%
Italian
4.7%
German
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sugarloaf School & University Attendance

Pre-school
100.0%

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

Sugarloaf Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.5% 4
No need for assistance
96.5% 110

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

Sugarloaf Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.8% 17
Not a volunteer
70.2% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sugarloaf How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
86.4%
Did not go to work
13.6%

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

Sugarloaf Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
9.4%
4+ vehicles
15.6%

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

Sugarloaf Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.4%
3 bedrooms
53.8%
4 bedrooms
15.4%
5 bedrooms
15.4%

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

Sugarloaf Population Mobility

8.8%
moved in the last year
30.4%
moved in the last 5 years
59.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sugarloaf Indigenous Population

3.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
119
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sugarloaf Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
9
Cancer
6
Asthma
5
Diabetes
4
Kidney disease
3
Mental health
3

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

Sugarloaf Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
8.7%
$300-$399/wk
17.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sugarloaf Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
46.3%
Couple — no children
40.7%
Couple — no children under 15
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sugarloaf Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.0% 9
Did not provide
82.0% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sugarloaf Children Ever Born

No children
35.3%
2 children
47.1%
3 children
17.6%

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

Sugarloaf When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951–1960
3

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

Sugarloaf Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.4%
5–14 hours
40.7%
15–29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
13.0%
Did not do domestic work
11.1%

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

Sugarloaf Household Size

1 person
36.0%
2 persons
36.0%
3 persons
16.0%
5 persons
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sugarloaf Where Residents Moved From

Same address
62
Moved from NSW
6

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

Sugarloaf Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sugarloaf Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Sugarloaf Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $335/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.4%

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

If you earn X in Sugarloaf

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $335/wk
Left after rent $1,040/wk
Rent share 24.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Sugarloaf vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sugarloaf

What is the population of Sugarloaf NSW?

The population of Sugarloaf NSW is 65 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Sugarloaf?

The median personal income in Sugarloaf NSW is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $2,200 per week.

How much is rent in Sugarloaf?

Median rent in Sugarloaf NSW is $335 per week ($1,452 per month).Rent represents 24.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Sugarloaf?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sugarloaf NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sugarloaf?

The median age in Sugarloaf NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sugarloaf a good suburb to live in?

Sugarloaf is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 65.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.4% 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: 13700. All dollar figures in AUD.