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Surfside NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Surfside, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Surfside NSW is 1,456 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Surfside is $607 per week ($31,564 per year). Median rent in Surfside is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Surfside has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Surfside has a population density of 525.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Surfside is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Surfside is $1,500.
There were 11 recorded offences in Surfside in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (4 offences).
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Surfside Population
Surfside Median Income & Rent
Surfside Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Surfside Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Surfside Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Surfside Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Surfside Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Surfside Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Surfside Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Surfside Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Surfside Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Surfside Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Surfside Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Surfside Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Surfside Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Surfside Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Surfside Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Surfside School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Surfside Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Surfside Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Surfside Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Surfside How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Surfside Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Surfside Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Surfside Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Surfside Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Surfside Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Surfside Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Surfside Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Surfside Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Surfside Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Surfside Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Surfside When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Surfside Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Surfside Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Surfside Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Surfside Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Surfside Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 11 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Surfside Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Surfside
What is the population of Surfside NSW?
The population of Surfside NSW is 1,456 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 525.3 people per km².Surfside is ranked #3,436 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Surfside?
The median personal income in Surfside NSW is $607 per week, or $31,564 per year.The median household income is $1,168 per week.Family income is $1,419 per week.Surfside is ranked #6,982 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Surfside?
Median rent in Surfside NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 30.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Surfside ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Surfside?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Surfside NSW is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Surfside?
The median age in Surfside NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Surfside a good suburb to live in?
Surfside is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,456.The median income is $607/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.0% 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: 13713. All dollar figures in AUD.