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Ultimo NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Ultimo, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Ultimo NSW is 7,410 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ultimo is $772 per week ($40,144 per year). Median rent in Ultimo is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Ultimo has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Ultimo has a population density of 13260.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Ultimo is China. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ultimo is $2,500.
There were 181 recorded offences in Ultimo in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (98 offences).
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Ultimo Population
Ultimo Median Income & Rent
Ultimo Demographics
Gender Split
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Ultimo Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Ultimo Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Ultimo Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Ultimo Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Ultimo Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Ultimo Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Ultimo Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Ultimo Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Ultimo Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Ultimo Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Ultimo Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Ultimo Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Ultimo Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Ultimo Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Ultimo School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Ultimo Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Ultimo Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Ultimo Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Ultimo How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Ultimo Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Ultimo Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Ultimo Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Ultimo Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Ultimo Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Ultimo Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Ultimo Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Ultimo Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Ultimo Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Ultimo Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Ultimo When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Ultimo Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Ultimo Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Ultimo Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Ultimo Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Ultimo Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 181 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Ultimo Schools
Showing 15 of 64 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 Ultimo
What is the population of Ultimo NSW?
The population of Ultimo NSW is 7,410 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13260.6 people per km².Ultimo is ranked #979 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Ultimo?
The median personal income in Ultimo NSW is $772 per week, or $40,144 per year.The median household income is $1,805 per week.Family income is $2,197 per week.Ultimo is ranked #4,100 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Ultimo?
Median rent in Ultimo NSW is $500 per week ($2,167 per month).Rent represents 27.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Ultimo ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Ultimo?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ultimo NSW is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Ultimo?
The median age in Ultimo NSW is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Ultimo a good suburb to live in?
Ultimo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 7,410.The median income is $772/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.7% 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: 14024. All dollar figures in AUD.