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Terrigal NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Terrigal, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Terrigal NSW is 12,730 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Terrigal is $906 per week ($47,112 per year). Median rent in Terrigal is $520 per week ($2,253 per month). Terrigal has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Terrigal has a population density of 1404.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Terrigal is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Terrigal is $2,492.
There were 115 recorded offences in Terrigal in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (30 offences).
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Terrigal Population
Terrigal Median Income & Rent
Terrigal Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Terrigal Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Terrigal Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Terrigal Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Terrigal Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Terrigal Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Terrigal Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Terrigal Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Terrigal Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Terrigal Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Terrigal Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Terrigal Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Terrigal Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Terrigal Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Terrigal Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Terrigal School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Terrigal Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Terrigal Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Terrigal Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Terrigal How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Terrigal Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Terrigal Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Terrigal Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Terrigal Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Terrigal Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Terrigal Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Terrigal Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Terrigal Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Terrigal Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Terrigal Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Terrigal When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Terrigal Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Terrigal Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Terrigal Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Terrigal Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Terrigal Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 115 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Terrigal 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 Terrigal
What is the population of Terrigal NSW?
The population of Terrigal NSW is 12,730 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1404.7 people per km².Terrigal is ranked #390 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Terrigal?
The median personal income in Terrigal NSW is $906 per week, or $47,112 per year.The median household income is $2,056 per week.Family income is $2,445 per week.Terrigal is ranked #2,060 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Terrigal?
Median rent in Terrigal NSW is $520 per week ($2,253 per month).Rent represents 25.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Terrigal ranks #502 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Terrigal?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Terrigal NSW is $2,492. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Terrigal?
The median age in Terrigal NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Terrigal a good suburb to live in?
Terrigal is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 12,730.The median income is $906/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.3% 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: 13820. All dollar figures in AUD.