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Townsend NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Townsend, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Townsend NSW is 991 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Townsend is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Townsend is $365 per week ($1,582 per month). Townsend has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Townsend has a population density of 307.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Townsend is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Townsend is $1,419.
There were 11 recorded offences in Townsend in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).
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Townsend Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Townsend Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Townsend Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Townsend Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Townsend Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Townsend Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Townsend Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Townsend Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Townsend Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Townsend Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Townsend Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Townsend Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Townsend Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Townsend Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Townsend School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Townsend Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Townsend Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Townsend Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Townsend How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Townsend Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Townsend Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Townsend Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Townsend Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Townsend Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Townsend Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Townsend Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Townsend Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Townsend Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Townsend Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Townsend When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Townsend Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Townsend Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Townsend Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Townsend Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Townsend Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 11 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Townsend 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 Townsend
What is the population of Townsend NSW?
The population of Townsend NSW is 991 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 307.7 people per km².Townsend is ranked #4,001 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Townsend?
The median personal income in Townsend NSW is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,044 per week.Family income is $1,370 per week.Townsend is ranked #7,429 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Townsend?
Median rent in Townsend NSW is $365 per week ($1,582 per month).Rent represents 35.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Townsend ranks #2,840 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Townsend?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Townsend NSW is $1,419. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Townsend?
The median age in Townsend NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Townsend a good suburb to live in?
Townsend is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 991.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (35.0% 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: 13946. All dollar figures in AUD.