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Telegraph Point NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Telegraph Point NSW is 604 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Telegraph Point is $680 per week ($35,360 per year). Median rent in Telegraph Point is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Telegraph Point has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Telegraph Point has a population density of 23.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Telegraph Point is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Telegraph Point is $1,560.

There were 6 recorded offences in Telegraph Point in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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Telegraph Point Population

residents (Census 2021)

Telegraph Point Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$680/wk

$35,360 per year

#5835 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,560/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Telegraph Point Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (299) Female 50.3% (303)

Population Density

23.0

people per km²

604 people · 26.3 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,639

Family income/wk

Telegraph Point 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Telegraph Point Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.5% 84 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.5% 76 dwellings

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

Telegraph Point Country of Birth

Australia

96.9%

England

3.1%

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

Telegraph Point Religion

No Religion

40.3%

Anglican

18.9%

Catholic

18.9%

Not stated

12.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.9%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Christian (other)

2.4%

SB OSB NRA SB

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Telegraph Point Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.1%

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

Telegraph Point Employment

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Employed full-time

34.4% 155 people

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Employed part-time

25.6% 115 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 13 people

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Not in labour force

37.1% 167 people

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

Telegraph Point Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.5%

Bachelor Degree

18.4%

Postgraduate Degree

3.7%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.2%

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

Telegraph Point Occupation

Professionals

23.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.6%

Community & Personal Service

14.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.5%

Managers

8.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.9%

Labourers

6.3%

Sales Workers

4.7%

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

Telegraph Point Field of Study

Engineering

24.0%

Management & Commerce

14.5%

Society & Culture

13.4%

Health

11.2%

Architecture & Building

10.1%

Education

7.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.0%

Creative Arts

3.4%

Agriculture & Environment

1.7%

Information Technology

1.7%

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

Telegraph Point Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Telegraph Point Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.4%

$4,000+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Telegraph Point Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 254

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Separated

3.7% 19

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Divorced

11.0% 56

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Widowed

5.1% 26

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Never married

30.1% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Telegraph Point Ancestry

English

35.0%

Australian

32.7%

Irish

8.5%

Scottish

7.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.1%

Other

4.0%

German

3.1%

Italian

1.5%

Dutch

0.9%

New Zealander

0.8%

Greek

0.6%

Maori

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Telegraph Point School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.3%

Secondary — Catholic

19.6%

Vocational Education

10.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.8%

Secondary — Government

7.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.9%

Pre-school

5.9%

Primary — Catholic

3.9%

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

Telegraph Point Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.7% 86

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No need for assistance

92.3% 1,032

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

Telegraph Point Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.3% 89

—

Not a volunteer

80.7% 372

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Telegraph Point Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.5%

$600-$799/mo

5.5%

$800-$999/mo

11.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Telegraph Point How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.0%

Did not go to work

10.7%

Car (passenger)

5.2%

Truck

2.8%

Walked only

2.4%

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

Telegraph Point Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.1%

1 vehicle

21.2%

2 vehicles

38.1%

3 vehicles

21.2%

4+ vehicles

17.5%

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

Telegraph Point Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.5%

2 bedrooms

10.7%

3 bedrooms

39.5%

4 bedrooms

32.2%

5 bedrooms

7.9%

6+ bedrooms

5.1%

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

Telegraph Point Population Mobility

12.9%

moved in the last year

25.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Telegraph Point Indigenous Population

5.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,044

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Telegraph Point Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Heart disease

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

Telegraph Point Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

5.7%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

12.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Telegraph Point Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.7%

Couple — no children

31.7%

Couple — no children under 15

18.7%

One parent — children under 15

7.2%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Telegraph Point Military Service

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Previously served

2.0% 9

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Never served

98.0% 451

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Telegraph Point Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.4% 80

—

Did not provide

82.6% 380

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Telegraph Point Children Ever Born

No children

33.5%

1 child

11.3%

2 children

25.3%

3 children

24.2%

4 children

5.7%

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

Telegraph Point When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Telegraph Point Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.3%

5–14 hours

31.2%

15–29 hours

18.2%

30+ hours

11.6%

Did not do domestic work

17.6%

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

Telegraph Point Household Size

1 person

19.2%

2 persons

39.4%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

15.7%

5 persons

4.5%

6+ persons

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Telegraph Point Where Residents Moved From

Same address

479

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Telegraph Point Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.1%

Step family — no other children

6.0%

Blended family — no other children

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Telegraph Point Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total

Other Against Person

Assault

Sexual Offences

Theft

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Telegraph Point Schools

schools nearby

government

968

avg ICSEA score

126

total students

Telegraph Point Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 126 students

968

ICSEA

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

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Telegraph Point Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,514/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.1%

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

If you earn X in Telegraph Point

Your weekly income

≈ $6,561/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,164/wk

Rent share 23.1%

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Telegraph Point vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Hillville

Pop: 302 Income: $604/wk Rent: $350/wk

Springside (NSW)

Pop: 303 Income: $1,052/wk Rent: $300/wk

Oaklands

Pop: 304 Income: $637/wk Rent: $150/wk

Carroll

Pop: 305 Income: $725/wk Rent: $220/wk

Oakey Park

Pop: 305 Income: $572/wk Rent: $270/wk

Terara

Pop: 305 Income: $558/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Telegraph Point

What is the population of Telegraph Point NSW?

The population of Telegraph Point NSW is 604 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 23.0 people per km².Telegraph Point is ranked #4,736 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Telegraph Point?

The median personal income in Telegraph Point NSW is $680 per week, or $35,360 per year.The median household income is $1,514 per week.Family income is $1,639 per week.Telegraph Point is ranked #5,835 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Telegraph Point?

Median rent in Telegraph Point NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 23.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Telegraph Point ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Telegraph Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Telegraph Point NSW is $1,560. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Telegraph Point?

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

Is Telegraph Point a good suburb to live in?

Telegraph Point is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 604.The median income is $680/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.1% 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: 13796. All dollar figures in AUD.