Talofa NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Talofa NSW is 103 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Talofa is $777 per week ($40,404 per year). Median rent in Talofa is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Talofa has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Talofa has a population density of 19.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Talofa is $4,100.

There were 1 recorded offences in Talofa in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Talofa Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Talofa Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$777/wk
$40,404 per year
#4002 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
#4529 of 14,663
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$4,100/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Talofa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.5% (48) Female 52.5% (53)

Population Density

19.0
people per km²
103 people · 5.4 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$3,312
Family income/wk

Talofa 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Talofa Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
53.6% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
46.4% 13 dwellings

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

Talofa Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Talofa Religion

No Religion
47.2%
Catholic
14.8%
Not stated
12.0%
Anglican
12.0%
SB OSB NRA OSB
5.6%
Islam
5.6%
Christian (other)
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Talofa Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
75.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.3%

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

Talofa Employment

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Employed full-time
41.3% 31 people
Employed part-time
40.0% 30 people
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Not in labour force
18.7% 14 people

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

Talofa Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
46.0%
Certificate III/IV
24.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.0%
Postgraduate Degree
14.0%

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

Talofa Occupation

Professionals
31.1%
Community & Personal Service
24.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.2%
Managers
13.3%
Clerical & Administrative
8.9%

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

Talofa Field of Study

Management & Commerce
28.6%
Engineering
11.9%
Architecture & Building
11.9%
Health
11.9%
Creative Arts
11.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
9.5%
Agriculture & Environment
7.1%
Society & Culture
7.1%

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

Talofa Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Talofa Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
20.0%
$4,000+/wk
44.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Talofa Marital Status

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Married
44.3% 39
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Divorced
8.0% 7
🕊️
Widowed
5.7% 5
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Never married
42.0% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Talofa Ancestry

English
30.7%
Australian
25.5%
Irish
13.9%
German
7.3%
Other
7.3%
Scottish
4.4%
French
3.6%
Italian
2.9%
Dutch
2.2%
Indian
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Talofa School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
33.3%
Secondary — Government
33.3%
Secondary — Catholic
33.3%

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

Talofa Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.0% 9
No need for assistance
95.0% 170

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

Talofa Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.8% 20
Not a volunteer
76.2% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Talofa Monthly Mortgage Repayments

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Talofa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Did not go to work
24.2%
Walked only
9.1%

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

Talofa Car Ownership

1 vehicle
12.9%
2 vehicles
54.8%
3 vehicles
16.1%
4+ vehicles
16.1%

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

Talofa Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
20.6%
2 bedrooms
11.8%
3 bedrooms
23.5%
4 bedrooms
20.6%
5 bedrooms
8.8%
6+ bedrooms
14.7%

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

Talofa Population Mobility

24.7%
moved in the last year
55.1%
moved in the last 5 years
1.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Talofa Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
184
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Talofa Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
6
Lung condition
4
Mental health
4

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

Talofa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.8%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$300-$399/wk
6.5%
$400-$499/wk
8.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
16.1%
$800-$999/wk
4.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
16.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.5%
$3,500+/wk
11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Talofa Family Structure

Couple — no children
47.1%
Couple — children under 15
30.9%
Couple — no children under 15
17.6%
One parent — no children under 15
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Talofa Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
6.3% 5
Did not provide
93.7% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Talofa Children Ever Born

No children
44.0%
2 children
28.0%
3 children
12.0%
4 children
16.0%

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

Talofa When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
7
2019
4

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

Talofa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.7%
5–14 hours
38.7%
15–29 hours
12.0%
30+ hours
20.0%
Did not do domestic work
18.7%

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

Talofa Household Size

1 person
12.5%
2 persons
40.6%
3 persons
37.5%
5 persons
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Talofa Where Residents Moved From

Same address
70
Moved from NSW
11
Moved — same area (SA2)
8
Moved from QLD
5

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

Talofa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Talofa Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Talofa Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
1097
avg ICSEA score
382
total students
Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 382 students
1097
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Talofa Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $3,062/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.8%

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

If you earn X in Talofa

≈ $13,269/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $2,762/wk
Rent share 9.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Talofa vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talofa

What is the population of Talofa NSW?

The population of Talofa NSW is 103 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.0 people per km².Talofa is ranked #8,856 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Talofa?

The median personal income in Talofa NSW is $777 per week, or $40,404 per year.The median household income is $3,062 per week.Family income is $3,312 per week.Talofa is ranked #4,002 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Talofa?

Median rent in Talofa NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 9.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Talofa ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Talofa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Talofa NSW is $4,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Talofa?

The median age in Talofa NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Talofa a good suburb to live in?

Talofa is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 103.The median income is $777/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.8% 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: 13755. All dollar figures in AUD.