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

0
residents (Census 2021)

The Bight Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$493/wk
$25,636 per year
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Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$700/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

The Bight Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.1% (26) Female 55.9% (33)

Population Density

7.9
people per km²
60 people · 7.6 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

The Bight Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
30-34
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

The Bight Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
64.7% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.3% 6 dwellings

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

The Bight Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

The Bight Religion

No Religion
44.4%
Anglican
22.2%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
11.1%
Catholic
8.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.7%
Christian (other)
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

The Bight Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
44.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.0%

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

The Bight Employment

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Employed full-time
30.2% 16 people
Employed part-time
24.5% 13 people
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Not in labour force
45.3% 24 people

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

The Bight Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
65.6%
Bachelor Degree
18.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.6%

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

The Bight Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
41.2%
Managers
35.3%
Community & Personal Service
23.5%

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

The Bight Field of Study

Health
57.1%
Engineering
21.4%
Agriculture & Environment
21.4%

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

The Bight Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

The Bight Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
13.6%
$650-$799/wk
18.2%
$800-$999/wk
18.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
18.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

The Bight Marital Status

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Married
72.0% 36
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Divorced
6.0% 3
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Widowed
16.0% 8
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Never married
6.0% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

The Bight Ancestry

Australian
43.6%
English
23.1%
Scottish
14.1%
Other
10.3%
German
5.1%
Irish
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

The Bight School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

The Bight Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.6% 3
No need for assistance
97.4% 112

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

The Bight Volunteering

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Volunteer
40.7% 22
Not a volunteer
59.3% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

The Bight Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

The Bight How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

The Bight Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.4%
2 vehicles
56.5%
3 vehicles
13.0%
4+ vehicles
13.0%

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

The Bight Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
42.9%
4 bedrooms
42.9%
5 bedrooms
14.3%

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

The Bight Population Mobility

5.2%
moved in the last year
25.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

The Bight Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
117
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

The Bight Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5
Arthritis
4
Cancer
4
Kidney disease
4

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

The Bight Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.5%
$1-$149/wk
9.4%
$150-$299/wk
18.8%
$500-$649/wk
9.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
31.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

The Bight Family Structure

Couple — no children
51.0%
Couple — children under 15
33.3%
One parent — no children under 15
15.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

The Bight Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.9% 10
Did not provide
81.1% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

The Bight Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
2 children
66.7%

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

The Bight Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.4%
5–14 hours
17.4%
15–29 hours
26.1%
30+ hours
21.7%
Did not do domestic work
17.4%

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

The Bight Household Size

1 person
15.0%
2 persons
65.0%
3 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

The Bight Where Residents Moved From

Same address
55
Moved from NSW
3

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

The Bight Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

The Bight Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Theft
2
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

The Bight Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
923
avg ICSEA score
841
total students
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 118 students
941
ICSEA
Wingham High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 520 students
932
ICSEA
Wingham Brush Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 203 students
895
ICSEA

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

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The Bight Rent Prices & Affordability

30%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,062/wk
Median Rent $320/wk
Rent-to-Income 30.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in The Bight

≈ $4,602/month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $742/wk
Rent share 30.1%

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The Bight vs State & National Average

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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.