The Risk NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of The Risk NSW is 31 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Risk is $674 per week ($35,048 per year). The Risk has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. The Risk has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Risk is $433.

There were 1 recorded offences in The Risk in 2024-25, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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The Risk Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

The Risk Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$674/wk
$35,048 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$433/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

The Risk Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (19) Female 50.0% (19)

Population Density

1.5
people per km²
31 people · 20.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

The Risk Age Distribution

15-19
30-34
50-54
55-59
60-64
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

The Risk Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 13 dwellings

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

The Risk Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

The Risk Religion

No Religion
47.1%
Uniting Church
20.6%
Catholic
11.8%
SB OSB NRA SB
11.8%
Anglican
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

The Risk Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
55.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
30.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.0%

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

The Risk Employment

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Employed full-time
29.4% 10 people
Employed part-time
26.5% 9 people
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Not in labour force
44.1% 15 people

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

The Risk Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

The Risk Occupation

Sales Workers
50.0%
Managers
25.0%
Clerical & Administrative
25.0%

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

The Risk Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
50.0%
Management & Commerce
50.0%

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

The Risk Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

The Risk Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
33.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
33.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

The Risk Marital Status

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Married
48.4% 15
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Divorced
12.9% 4
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Never married
38.7% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

The Risk Ancestry

Australian
35.6%
English
20.0%
German
13.3%
Irish
13.3%
Scottish
11.1%
Welsh
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

The Risk School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

The Risk Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 55

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

The Risk Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.1% 9
Not a volunteer
71.9% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

The Risk How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.5%
Did not go to work
37.5%

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

The Risk Car Ownership

2 vehicles
72.7%
4+ vehicles
27.3%

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

The Risk Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
75.0%
4 bedrooms
25.0%

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

The Risk Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
53.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

The Risk Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
53
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

The Risk Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

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

The Risk Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
12.5%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
33.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
16.7%
$3,500+/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

The Risk Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.2%
Couple — children under 15
32.4%
Couple — no children under 15
26.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

The Risk Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.9% 7
Did not provide
78.1% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

The Risk Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

The Risk When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
6

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

The Risk Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.3%
5–14 hours
25.0%
15–29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
21.4%
Did not do domestic work
25.0%

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

The Risk Household Size

2 persons
42.9%
3 persons
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

The Risk Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

The Risk Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

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

The Risk Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
869
avg ICSEA score
23
total students
The Risk Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 23 students
869
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 Risk Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,812/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in The Risk

≈ $7,852/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,812/wk
Rent share

The Risk vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About The Risk

What is the population of The Risk NSW?

The population of The Risk NSW is 31 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

What is the median income in The Risk?

The median personal income in The Risk NSW is $674 per week, or $35,048 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in The Risk?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Risk NSW is $433. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in The Risk?

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

Is The Risk a good suburb to live in?

The Risk is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 31.The median income is $674/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 13853. All dollar figures in AUD.