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Towrang NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Towrang NSW is 161 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Towrang is $700 per week ($36,400 per year). Median rent in Towrang is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Towrang has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Towrang has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (24% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Towrang is $1,727.

There were 10 recorded offences in Towrang in 2025-26, a rate of 62 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (5 offences).

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Towrang Population

residents (Census 2021)

Towrang Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$700/wk

$36,400 per year

#5484 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$390/wk

$1,690 per month

#2258 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,727/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Towrang Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.1% (85) Female 45.9% (72)

Population Density

2.9

people per km²

161 people · 55.0 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,299

Family income/wk

Towrang 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Towrang Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.2% 30 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.8% 19 dwellings

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

Towrang Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Towrang Religion

Anglican

24.4%

Catholic

23.1%

No Religion

23.1%

Not stated

14.4%

Uniting Church

5.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.0%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

2.5%

Islam

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Towrang Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.5%

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

Towrang Employment

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Employed full-time

39.4% 43 people

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Employed part-time

20.2% 22 people

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Not in labour force

40.4% 44 people

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

Towrang Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

28.0%

Bachelor Degree

6.0%

Certificate I/II

6.0%

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

Towrang Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

28.3%

Professionals

17.4%

Clerical & Administrative

15.2%

Managers

13.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.9%

Community & Personal Service

8.7%

Labourers

6.5%

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

Towrang Field of Study

Engineering

23.1%

Society & Culture

20.5%

Management & Commerce

17.9%

Health

12.8%

Architecture & Building

10.3%

Information Technology

7.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

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

Towrang Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Towrang Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

10.5%

$400-$499/wk

7.9%

$500-$649/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.5%

$4,000+/wk

23.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Towrang Marital Status

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Married

55.7% 78

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Separated

5.0% 7

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Divorced

13.6% 19

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Widowed

4.3% 6

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Never married

21.4% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Towrang Ancestry

Australian

41.2%

English

34.1%

Irish

7.6%

Chinese

5.3%

Other

4.1%

Scottish

3.5%

German

2.4%

New Zealander

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Towrang School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

61.9%

Primary — Catholic

23.8%

Secondary — Government

14.3%

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

Towrang Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.4% 12

✅

No need for assistance

95.6% 261

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

Towrang Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.9% 20

—

Not a volunteer

82.1% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Towrang Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

21.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

28.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Towrang How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.9%

Did not go to work

20.3%

Walked only

7.8%

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

Towrang Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.2%

2 vehicles

30.8%

3 vehicles

28.8%

4+ vehicles

19.2%

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

Towrang Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

18.0%

3 bedrooms

26.0%

4 bedrooms

32.0%

5 bedrooms

24.0%

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

Towrang Population Mobility

9.2%

moved in the last year

26.0%

moved in the last 5 years

1.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Towrang Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

262

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Towrang Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Heart disease

Mental health

Asthma

Kidney disease

Diabetes

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

Towrang Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.5%

$1-$149/wk

7.0%

$150-$299/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

9.3%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

3.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Towrang Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.8%

Couple — children under 15

34.5%

Couple — no children under 15

18.5%

One parent — children under 15

5.9%

One parent — no children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Towrang Military Service

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Previously served

6.0% 7

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Never served

94.0% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Towrang Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.4% 12

—

Did not provide

89.6% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Towrang Children Ever Born

No children

18.9%

1 child

13.5%

2 children

35.1%

3 children

32.4%

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

Towrang When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2011–2015

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

Towrang Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.8%

5–14 hours

26.1%

15–29 hours

24.4%

30+ hours

10.1%

Did not do domestic work

22.7%

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

Towrang Household Size

1 person

21.2%

2 persons

36.5%

3 persons

23.1%

4 persons

13.5%

5 persons

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Towrang Where Residents Moved From

Same address

128

Moved from NSW

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

Towrang Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Towrang Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 10 total

Weapons

Theft

Drug Offences

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Towrang Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $390/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.0%

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

If you earn X in Towrang

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $390/wk

Left after rent $1,172/wk

Rent share 25.0%

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Towrang vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Blue Vale

Pop: 81 Income: $956/wk Rent: $325/wk

Cookardinia

Pop: 81 Income: $860/wk Rent: $185/wk

Golspie

Pop: 81 Income: $752/wk Rent: $365/wk

Morundah

Pop: 81 Income: $743/wk Rent: $150/wk

Mount Wilson

Pop: 81 Income: $1,325/wk

Murrumburrah

Pop: 81 Income: $792/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Towrang

What is the population of Towrang NSW?

The population of Towrang NSW is 161 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km².Towrang is ranked #7,552 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Towrang?

The median personal income in Towrang NSW is $700 per week, or $36,400 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $2,299 per week.Towrang is ranked #5,484 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Towrang?

Median rent in Towrang NSW is $390 per week ($1,690 per month).Rent represents 25.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Towrang ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Towrang?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Towrang NSW is $1,727. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Towrang?

The median age in Towrang NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Towrang a good suburb to live in?

Towrang is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 161.The median income is $700/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (25.0% 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: 13948. All dollar figures in AUD.