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The Pocket NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for The Pocket, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of The Pocket NSW is 231 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Pocket is $660 per week ($34,320 per year). Median rent in The Pocket is $470 per week ($2,037 per month). The Pocket has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. The Pocket has a population density of 14.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in The Pocket is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Pocket is $1,950.
There were 2 recorded offences in The Pocket in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).
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The Pocket Population
The Pocket Median Income & Rent
The Pocket Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
The Pocket Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Pocket Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Pocket Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
The Pocket Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
The Pocket Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
The Pocket Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
The Pocket Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
The Pocket Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
The Pocket Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
The Pocket Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
The Pocket Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
The Pocket Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
The Pocket Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
The Pocket Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
The Pocket School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
The Pocket Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
The Pocket Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
The Pocket Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
The Pocket How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
The Pocket Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
The Pocket Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
The Pocket Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
The Pocket Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
The Pocket Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
The Pocket Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
The Pocket Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
The Pocket Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
The Pocket Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
The Pocket When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
The Pocket Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
The Pocket Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
The Pocket Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
The Pocket Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
The Pocket Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
The Pocket 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 Pocket
What is the population of The Pocket NSW?
The population of The Pocket NSW is 231 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.6 people per km².The Pocket is ranked #6,593 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in The Pocket?
The median personal income in The Pocket NSW is $660 per week, or $34,320 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $1,791 per week.The Pocket is ranked #6,153 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in The Pocket?
Median rent in The Pocket NSW is $470 per week ($2,037 per month).Rent represents 25.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.The Pocket ranks #852 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in The Pocket?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Pocket NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in The Pocket?
The median age in The Pocket NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is The Pocket a good suburb to live in?
The Pocket is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 231.The median income is $660/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.9% 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: 13850. All dollar figures in AUD.