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The Entrance NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of The Entrance NSW is 4,244 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Entrance is $599 per week ($31,148 per year). Median rent in The Entrance is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). The Entrance has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. The Entrance has a population density of 2564.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in The Entrance is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Entrance is $1,733.

There were 281 recorded offences in The Entrance in 2025-26, a rate of 66 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (127 offences).

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The Entrance Population

residents (Census 2021)

The Entrance Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$599/wk

$31,148 per year

#7096 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$360/wk

$1,560 per month

#2908 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

The Entrance Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (2,042) Female 51.9% (2,200)

Population Density

2564.5

people per km²

4,244 people · 1.7 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,327

Family income/wk

The Entrance 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)

The Entrance Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

71.9% 581 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

28.1% 227 dwellings

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

The Entrance Country of Birth

Australia

90.1%

England

4.5%

India

2.7%

China

0.7%

Bangladesh

0.4%

Egypt

0.4%

France

0.4%

Chile

0.3%

Croatia

0.3%

Germany

0.3%

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

The Entrance Religion

No Religion

36.7%

Catholic

26.9%

Anglican

17.9%

Not stated

9.3%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Buddhism

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

The Entrance Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.0%

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

The Entrance Languages Spoken at Home

Other

23.5%

IAL Punjabi

17.4%

Spanish

11.4%

Greek

11.4%

SAL Tot

10.7%

Mandarin

8.7%

Italian

8.7%

SAL Tagalog

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

The Entrance Employment

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Employed full-time

23.0% 739 people

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Employed part-time

16.3% 524 people

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Unemployed

4.6% 148 people

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Not in labour force

56.2% 1,809 people

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

The Entrance Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.6%

Bachelor Degree

21.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.1%

Postgraduate Degree

7.0%

Certificate I/II

3.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.9%

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

The Entrance Occupation

Professionals

20.3%

Community & Personal Service

18.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.6%

Managers

12.7%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

Labourers

9.4%

Sales Workers

6.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.8%

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

The Entrance Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.7%

Society & Culture

16.8%

Health

12.7%

Engineering

10.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.2%

Education

9.0%

Architecture & Building

9.0%

Creative Arts

4.7%

Agriculture & Environment

2.9%

Information Technology

2.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.2%

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

The Entrance Dwelling Types

Separate house

57.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

21.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

20.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

The Entrance Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.4%

$1-$149/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

10.5%

$500-$649/wk

10.6%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.2%

$4,000+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

The Entrance Marital Status

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Married

31.1% 1,161

↔️

Separated

6.5% 242

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Divorced

17.3% 645

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Widowed

7.7% 288

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Never married

37.4% 1,396

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

The Entrance Ancestry

English

32.6%

Australian

27.5%

Irish

10.1%

Scottish

7.5%

Other

6.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.7%

German

2.8%

Italian

2.1%

Indian

2.0%

Chinese

1.5%

Maltese

1.3%

Filipino

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

The Entrance School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.5%

Secondary — Government

25.1%

Vocational Education

22.1%

Pre-school

9.8%

Primary — Catholic

6.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.7%

Secondary — Catholic

1.2%

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

The Entrance Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.3% 725

✅

No need for assistance

90.7% 7,083

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

The Entrance Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

9.6% 328

—

Not a volunteer

90.4% 3,094

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

The Entrance Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.6%

$300-$449/mo

1.3%

$450-$599/mo

2.7%

$600-$799/mo

2.7%

$800-$999/mo

8.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

The Entrance How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.5%

Did not go to work

21.2%

Walked only

4.5%

Bus

4.1%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Truck

1.0%

Other

0.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Bicycle

0.3%

Train

0.3%

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

The Entrance Car Ownership

0 vehicles

13.9%

1 vehicle

55.4%

2 vehicles

23.5%

3 vehicles

4.8%

4+ vehicles

2.3%

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

The Entrance Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.9%

2 bedrooms

57.9%

3 bedrooms

26.9%

4 bedrooms

5.6%

5 bedrooms

1.1%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

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

The Entrance Population Mobility

18.3%

moved in the last year

54.0%

moved in the last 5 years

8.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

43.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

The Entrance Indigenous Population

6.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

502

Indigenous residents

7,373

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

The Entrance Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

624

Arthritis

254

Lung condition

182

Diabetes

180

Heart disease

171

Asthma

158

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

The Entrance Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.4%

$650-$799/wk

11.6%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

The Entrance Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.5%

Couple — children under 15

23.9%

One parent — children under 15

15.0%

One parent — no children under 15

12.9%

Couple — no children under 15

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

The Entrance Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 4

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

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Previously served

3.2% 108

👤

Never served

96.6% 3,304

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

The Entrance Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.4% 421

—

Did not provide

87.6% 2,982

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

The Entrance Children Ever Born

No children

27.1%

1 child

15.8%

2 children

28.8%

3 children

18.9%

4 children

7.6%

5+ children

1.8%

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

The Entrance When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

121

1971–1980

106

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

106

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

The Entrance Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.8%

5–14 hours

24.1%

15–29 hours

11.7%

30+ hours

9.3%

Did not do domestic work

37.1%

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

The Entrance Household Size

1 person

45.5%

2 persons

34.8%

3 persons

11.0%

4 persons

5.5%

5 persons

1.9%

6+ persons

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

The Entrance Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,127

Moved from NSW

477

Moved — same area (SA2)

148

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

Moved from WA

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

The Entrance Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

71.7%

Step family — no other children

19.4%

Blended family — no other children

6.9%

Intact family — other children present

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

The Entrance Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 281 total

Other Against Property

127

Theft

Other Against Person

Assault

Drug Offences

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Weapons

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

The Entrance Schools

schools nearby

government

989

avg ICSEA score

1,784

total students

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 606 students

1057

ICSEA

Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 756 students

987

ICSEA

The Entrance Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 422 students

923

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 Entrance Rent Prices & Affordability

37%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $971/wk

Median Rent $360/wk

Rent-to-Income 37.1%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in The Entrance

Your weekly income

≈ $4,208/month

Median rent $360/wk

Left after rent $611/wk

Rent share 37.1%

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The Entrance vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bolton Point

Pop: 2,124 Income: $623/wk Rent: $267/wk

Nowra Hill

Pop: 2,141 Income: $838/wk Rent: $285/wk

Berkshire Park

Pop: 2,149 Income: $756/wk Rent: $450/wk

Cringila

Pop: 2,156 Income: $459/wk Rent: $350/wk

Cheltenham (NSW)

Pop: 2,166 Income: $1,159/wk Rent: $695/wk

Moonee Beach

Pop: 2,176 Income: $801/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Entrance

What is the population of The Entrance NSW?

The population of The Entrance NSW is 4,244 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2564.5 people per km².The Entrance is ranked #1,813 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in The Entrance?

The median personal income in The Entrance NSW is $599 per week, or $31,148 per year.The median household income is $971 per week.Family income is $1,327 per week.The Entrance is ranked #7,096 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in The Entrance?

Median rent in The Entrance NSW is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 37.1% of household income, which is considered stressed.The Entrance ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in The Entrance?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Entrance NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in The Entrance?

The median age in The Entrance NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is The Entrance a good suburb to live in?

The Entrance is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4,244.The median income is $599/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (37.1% 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: 13834. All dollar figures in AUD.