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Sunset Strip NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sunset Strip NSW is 42 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sunset Strip is $439 per week ($22,828 per year). Median rent in Sunset Strip is $95 per week ($412 per month). Sunset Strip has a median age of 63 years, older than the national median of 38. Sunset Strip has a population density of 11.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sunset Strip is $585.

There were 1 recorded offences in Sunset Strip in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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Sunset Strip Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sunset Strip Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$439/wk

$22,828 per year

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Median Rent

$95/wk

$412 per month

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Median Age

63years

25 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$585/mo

Avg household size: 1.5 · 0.6 per bedroom

Sunset Strip Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.3% (21) Female 44.7% (17)

Population Density

11.4

people per km²

42 people · 3.7 km²

Households

1.5

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$762

Family income/wk

Sunset Strip Age Distribution

35-39

40-44

55-59

60-64

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sunset Strip Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

83.3% 15 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

16.7% 3 dwellings

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

Sunset Strip Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Sunset Strip Religion

No Religion

38.9%

Catholic

22.2%

Baptist

19.4%

Anglican

11.1%

Eastern Orthodox

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sunset Strip Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

45.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

37.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

16.7%

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

Sunset Strip Employment

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Employed full-time

12.2% 5 people

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Employed part-time

9.8% 4 people

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Not in labour force

78.0% 32 people

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

Sunset Strip Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

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

Sunset Strip Occupation

Community & Personal Service

100.0%

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

Sunset Strip Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sunset Strip Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

18.2%

$400-$499/wk

31.8%

$500-$649/wk

13.6%

$650-$799/wk

22.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sunset Strip Marital Status

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Married

34.4% 11

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Divorced

15.6% 5

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Widowed

12.5% 4

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Never married

37.5% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sunset Strip Ancestry

Australian

37.0%

English

31.5%

Other

11.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.4%

Scottish

7.4%

Irish

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sunset Strip School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

100.0%

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

Sunset Strip Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

14.1% 10

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No need for assistance

85.9% 61

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

Sunset Strip Volunteering

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Volunteer

51.4% 19

—

Not a volunteer

48.6% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sunset Strip How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Sunset Strip Car Ownership

1 vehicle

55.6%

2 vehicles

44.4%

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

Sunset Strip Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

27.8%

3 bedrooms

55.6%

4 bedrooms

16.7%

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

Sunset Strip Population Mobility

14.7%

moved in the last year

52.5%

moved in the last 5 years

12.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

21.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sunset Strip Indigenous Population

5.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sunset Strip Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Asthma

Arthritis

Stroke

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Heart disease

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

Sunset Strip Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.1%

$150-$299/wk

11.1%

$300-$399/wk

14.8%

$400-$499/wk

33.3%

$650-$799/wk

18.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sunset Strip Family Structure

Couple — no children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sunset Strip Military Service

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Previously served

10.8% 4

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Never served

89.2% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sunset Strip Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.8% 4

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Did not provide

88.2% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sunset Strip Children Ever Born

5+ children

100.0%

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

Sunset Strip Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours

37.1%

15–29 hours

22.9%

30+ hours

11.4%

Did not do domestic work

28.6%

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

Sunset Strip Household Size

1 person

52.4%

2 persons

47.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sunset Strip Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

Moved from VIC

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

Sunset Strip Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Sunset Strip Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $537/wk

Median Rent $95/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.7%

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

If you earn X in Sunset Strip

Your weekly income

≈ $2,327/month

Median rent $95/wk

Left after rent $442/wk

Rent share 17.7%

Sunset Strip vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Arable

Pop: 21 Income: $1,583/wk Rent: $350/wk

Bowling Alley Point

Pop: 21 Income: $900/wk Rent: $93/wk

Brookong

Pop: 21 Income: $1,156/wk Rent: $200/wk

Buckenderra

Pop: 21 Income: $675/wk Rent: $79/wk

Culmaran Creek

Pop: 21 Income: $700/wk Rent: $174/wk

Curlew Waters

Pop: 21 Income: $575/wk

Compare Sunset Strip (NSW)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunset Strip

What is the population of Sunset Strip NSW?

The population of Sunset Strip NSW is 42 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Sunset Strip?

The median personal income in Sunset Strip NSW is $439 per week, or $22,828 per year.The median household income is $537 per week.Family income is $762 per week.

How much is rent in Sunset Strip?

Median rent in Sunset Strip NSW is $95 per week ($412 per month).Rent represents 17.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Sunset Strip?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sunset Strip NSW is $585. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sunset Strip?

The median age in Sunset Strip NSW is 63 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sunset Strip a good suburb to live in?

Sunset Strip is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 42.The median income is $439/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.7% 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: 13708. All dollar figures in AUD.