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The Bight NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for The Bight, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of The Bight NSW is 60 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Bight is $493 per week ($25,636 per year). Median rent in The Bight is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). The Bight has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. The Bight has a population density of 7.9 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Bight is $700.
There were 3 recorded offences in The Bight in 2024-25, a rate of 50 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).
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The Bight Population
The Bight Median Income & Rent
The Bight Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
The Bight Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Bight Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Bight Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
The Bight Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
The Bight Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
The Bight Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
The Bight Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
The Bight Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
The Bight Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
The Bight Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
The Bight Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
The Bight Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
The Bight Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
The Bight School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
The Bight Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
The Bight Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
The Bight Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
The Bight How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
The Bight Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
The Bight Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
The Bight Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
The Bight Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
The Bight Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
The Bight Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
The Bight Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
The Bight Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
The Bight Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
The Bight Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
The Bight Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
The Bight Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
The Bight Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
The Bight Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
The Bight 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 The Bight
What is the population of The Bight NSW?
The population of The Bight NSW is 60 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.9 people per km².
What is the median income in The Bight?
The median personal income in The Bight NSW is $493 per week, or $25,636 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.
How much is rent in The Bight?
Median rent in The Bight NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 30.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.
What are mortgage repayments in The Bight?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Bight NSW is $700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in The Bight?
The median age in The Bight NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is The Bight a good suburb to live in?
The Bight is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 60.The median income is $493/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.1% 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: 13829. All dollar figures in AUD.