Thora NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Thora NSW is 311 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Thora is $580 per week ($30,160 per year). Median rent in Thora is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Thora has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Thora has a population density of 4.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Thora is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Thora is $1,344.

There were 4 recorded offences in Thora in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Thora Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Thora Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$580/wk
$30,160 per year
#7376 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
#5884 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,344/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 1 per bedroom

Thora Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (159) Female 49.7% (157)

Population Density

4.2
people per km²
311 people · 73.7 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,553
Family income/wk

Thora 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)

Thora Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
76.7% 69 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
23.3% 21 dwellings

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

Thora Country of Birth

Australia
92.3%
England
3.8%
Germany
3.8%

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

Thora Religion

No Religion
52.7%
Catholic
12.1%
Anglican
8.9%
Not stated
8.6%
Christian (other)
7.0%
Uniting Church
5.4%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
2.9%
Other Religions Tot
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Thora Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.0%

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

Thora Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish
50.0%
Other
50.0%

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

Thora Employment

💼
Employed full-time
28.3% 62 people
Employed part-time
26.5% 58 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.7% 6 people
🏠
Not in labour force
42.5% 93 people

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

Thora Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
36.4%
Certificate III/IV
34.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.4%
Postgraduate Degree
6.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.9%

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

Thora Occupation

Professionals
23.7%
Managers
19.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.5%
Clerical & Administrative
14.4%
Community & Personal Service
9.3%
Labourers
8.2%
Sales Workers
6.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.1%

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

Thora Field of Study

Management & Commerce
16.3%
Health
14.1%
Education
13.0%
Society & Culture
13.0%
Engineering
12.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
8.7%
Architecture & Building
6.5%
Information Technology
3.3%
Creative Arts
3.3%

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

Thora Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Thora Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
8.5%
$150-$299/wk
3.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
2.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
2.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
5.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.7%
$4,000+/wk
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Thora Marital Status

💍
Married
45.2% 113
↔️
Separated
3.6% 9
📋
Divorced
11.2% 28
🕊️
Widowed
4.0% 10
👤
Never married
36.0% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Thora Ancestry

Australian
34.5%
English
30.2%
Scottish
10.8%
Irish
8.1%
Other
7.3%
German
3.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.5%
Italian
1.3%
French
1.0%
Spanish
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Thora School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
29.0%
Secondary — Government
24.2%
Primary — Government
19.4%
Vocational Education
11.3%
Secondary — Catholic
6.5%
Pre-school
4.8%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
4.8%

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

Thora Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.2% 25
No need for assistance
95.8% 574

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

Thora Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
29.9% 69
Not a volunteer
70.1% 162

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Thora Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
46.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Thora How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.2%
Did not go to work
14.9%
Walked only
10.5%
Car (passenger)
7.0%
Motorbike/Scooter
4.4%

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

Thora Car Ownership

1 vehicle
34.0%
2 vehicles
33.0%
3 vehicles
18.9%
4+ vehicles
14.2%

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

Thora Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.7%
2 bedrooms
13.5%
3 bedrooms
36.9%
4 bedrooms
23.4%
5 bedrooms
6.3%
6+ bedrooms
8.1%

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

Thora Population Mobility

10.7%
moved in the last year
32.5%
moved in the last 5 years
2.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Thora Indigenous Population

3.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
22
Indigenous residents
544
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Thora Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
23
Arthritis
12
Heart disease
10
Lung condition
5
Asthma
3

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

Thora Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.5%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
12.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$400-$499/wk
5.2%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.4%
$800-$999/wk
16.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.7%
$3,500+/wk
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Thora Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
38.2%
Couple — no children
34.1%
One parent — no children under 15
10.8%
Couple — no children under 15
9.6%
One parent — children under 15
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Thora Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.3% 8
👤
Never served
96.7% 233

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Thora Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.1% 36
Did not provide
84.9% 202

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Thora Children Ever Born

No children
26.7%
1 child
4.0%
2 children
50.7%
3 children
13.3%
4 children
5.3%

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

Thora When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1961–1970
9
1971–1980
8
1981–1990
11

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

Thora Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.6%
5–14 hours
24.4%
15–29 hours
21.1%
30+ hours
16.1%
Did not do domestic work
14.9%

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

Thora Household Size

1 person
22.2%
2 persons
39.8%
3 persons
12.0%
4 persons
10.2%
5 persons
11.1%
6+ persons
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Thora Where Residents Moved From

Same address
251
Moved from NSW
13
Moved — same area (SA2)
7
Moved from VIC
4

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

Thora Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
82.1%
Blended family — no other children
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Thora Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
3
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Thora Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,271/wk
Median Rent $260/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.5%

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

If you earn X in Thora

≈ $5,508/month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $1,011/wk
Rent share 20.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Thora vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thora

What is the population of Thora NSW?

The population of Thora NSW is 311 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.2 people per km².Thora is ranked #5,940 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Thora?

The median personal income in Thora NSW is $580 per week, or $30,160 per year.The median household income is $1,271 per week.Family income is $1,553 per week.Thora is ranked #7,376 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Thora?

Median rent in Thora NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 20.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Thora ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Thora?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Thora NSW is $1,344. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Thora?

The median age in Thora NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Thora a good suburb to live in?

Thora is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 311.The median income is $580/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% 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: 13865. All dollar figures in AUD.