Summer Island NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Summer Island NSW is 93 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Summer Island is $919 per week ($47,788 per year). Median rent in Summer Island is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Summer Island has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Summer Island has a population density of 7.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Summer Island is $2,752.

There were 1 recorded offences in Summer Island in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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Summer Island Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Summer Island Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$919/wk
$47,788 per year
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Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,752/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Summer Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (47) Female 47.2% (42)

Population Density

7.0
people per km²
93 people · 13.3 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,150
Family income/wk

Summer Island 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)

Summer Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
84.0% 21 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
16.0% 4 dwellings

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

Summer Island Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Summer Island Religion

No Religion
51.6%
Anglican
26.4%
Uniting Church
9.9%
Catholic
8.8%
Not stated
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Summer Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.3%

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

Summer Island Employment

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Employed full-time
43.3% 26 people
Employed part-time
26.7% 16 people
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Not in labour force
30.0% 18 people

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

Summer Island Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

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

Summer Island Occupation

Community & Personal Service
26.8%
Managers
22.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.6%
Sales Workers
14.6%
Clerical & Administrative
12.2%
Professionals
9.8%

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

Summer Island Field of Study

Management & Commerce
31.4%
Architecture & Building
22.9%
Health
20.0%
Engineering
14.3%
Agriculture & Environment
11.4%

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

Summer Island Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Summer Island Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
20.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
16.7%
$4,000+/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Summer Island Marital Status

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Married
51.4% 37
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Divorced
4.2% 3
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Widowed
4.2% 3
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Never married
40.3% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Summer Island Ancestry

Australian
42.2%
English
34.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
10.3%
Irish
6.9%
German
3.4%
Other
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Summer Island School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
47.4%
Vocational Education
21.1%
Primary — Catholic
15.8%
Secondary — Government
15.8%

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

Summer Island Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.2% 10
No need for assistance
94.8% 181

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

Summer Island Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.7% 14
Not a volunteer
82.3% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Summer Island Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Summer Island How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.3%
Did not go to work
12.8%
Walked only
8.5%
Car (passenger)
6.4%

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

Summer Island Car Ownership

1 vehicle
10.3%
2 vehicles
27.6%
3 vehicles
37.9%
4+ vehicles
24.1%

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

Summer Island Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
14.3%
3 bedrooms
37.1%
4 bedrooms
31.4%
5 bedrooms
17.1%

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

Summer Island Population Mobility

8.5%
moved in the last year
32.2%
moved in the last 5 years
75.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Summer Island Indigenous Population

8.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
15
Indigenous residents
155
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Summer Island Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Arthritis
6
Diabetes
6
Asthma
4

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

Summer Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.3%
$1-$149/wk
5.2%
$150-$299/wk
12.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Summer Island Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
34.1%
Couple — no children under 15
24.4%
Couple — no children
23.2%
One parent — children under 15
12.2%
One parent — no children under 15
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Summer Island Military Service

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Previously served
4.0% 3
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Never served
96.0% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Summer Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
6.6% 4
Did not provide
93.4% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Summer Island Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
2 children
40.0%
3 children
26.7%

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

Summer Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.9%
5–14 hours
43.1%
15–29 hours
4.6%
30+ hours
16.9%
Did not do domestic work
18.5%

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

Summer Island Household Size

1 person
12.1%
2 persons
21.2%
3 persons
12.1%
4 persons
27.3%
5 persons
15.2%
6+ persons
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Summer Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address
86
Moved from NSW
8

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

Summer Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Summer Island Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2024
2025

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

Summer Island Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,100/wk
Median Rent $450/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.4%

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

If you earn X in Summer Island

≈ $9,100/month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $1,650/wk
Rent share 21.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Summer Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Island

What is the population of Summer Island NSW?

The population of Summer Island NSW is 93 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Summer Island?

The median personal income in Summer Island NSW is $919 per week, or $47,788 per year.The median household income is $2,100 per week.Family income is $2,150 per week.

How much is rent in Summer Island?

Median rent in Summer Island NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 21.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Summer Island?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Summer Island NSW is $2,752. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Summer Island?

The median age in Summer Island NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Summer Island a good suburb to live in?

Summer Island is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 93.The median income is $919/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.4% 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: 13704. All dollar figures in AUD.