Upper Colo NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Upper Colo NSW is 48 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Upper Colo is $700 per week ($36,400 per year). Median rent in Upper Colo is $200 per week ($867 per month). Upper Colo has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Upper Colo has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (73% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Colo is $1,517.

There were 3 recorded offences in Upper Colo in 2023-24, a rate of 63 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Upper Colo Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Upper Colo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$700/wk
$36,400 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Upper Colo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (25) Female 49.0% (24)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
48 people · 55.7 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,083
Family income/wk

Upper Colo Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Upper Colo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
56.3% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
43.8% 7 dwellings

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

Upper Colo Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Upper Colo Religion

No Religion
72.7%
Anglican
11.4%
Christian (other)
9.1%
Baptist
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Upper Colo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
69.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.1%

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

Upper Colo Employment

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Employed full-time
25.0% 11 people
Employed part-time
29.5% 13 people
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Not in labour force
45.5% 20 people

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

Upper Colo Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.3%
Certificate III/IV
26.7%
Postgraduate Degree
20.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%

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

Upper Colo Occupation

Managers
40.0%
Professionals
33.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
26.7%

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

Upper Colo Field of Study

Education
29.2%
Agriculture & Environment
25.0%
Society & Culture
20.8%
Engineering
12.5%
Architecture & Building
12.5%

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

Upper Colo Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Upper Colo Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
28.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
28.6%
$4,000+/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Upper Colo Marital Status

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Married
44.4% 20
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Divorced
15.6% 7
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Widowed
6.7% 3
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Never married
33.3% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Upper Colo Ancestry

Australian
31.7%
English
31.7%
Scottish
15.0%
South African
6.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.0%
Dutch
5.0%
Hungarian
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Upper Colo School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
36.4%
Vocational Education
36.4%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
27.3%

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

Upper Colo Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.0% 4
No need for assistance
96.0% 95

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

Upper Colo Volunteering

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Volunteer
37.0% 17
Not a volunteer
63.0% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Upper Colo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.5%
Did not go to work
20.8%
Walked only
16.7%

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

Upper Colo Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.8%
2 vehicles
46.2%
3 vehicles
23.1%

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

Upper Colo Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
75.0%
4 bedrooms
25.0%

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

Upper Colo Population Mobility

6.1%
moved in the last year
25.9%
moved in the last 5 years
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Upper Colo Indigenous Population

3.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
98
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Upper Colo Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
4
Asthma
3

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

Upper Colo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.1%
$1-$149/wk
8.3%
$300-$399/wk
8.3%
$500-$649/wk
8.3%
$650-$799/wk
22.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Upper Colo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
36.4%
Couple — no children under 15
29.5%
Couple — no children
13.6%
One parent — no children under 15
13.6%
One parent — children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Upper Colo Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
37.0% 17
Did not provide
63.0% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Upper Colo Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Upper Colo When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
4

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

Upper Colo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.4%
5–14 hours
39.6%
15–29 hours
20.8%
30+ hours
20.8%
Did not do domestic work
8.3%

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

Upper Colo Household Size

1 person
29.4%
2 persons
17.6%
3 persons
35.3%
4 persons
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Upper Colo Where Residents Moved From

Same address
46
Moved from NSW
3

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

Upper Colo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Upper Colo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 3 total

Sexual Offences
1
Other Against Person
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023

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

Upper Colo Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.3%

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

If you earn X in Upper Colo

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,424/wk
Rent share 12.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Upper Colo vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Colo

What is the population of Upper Colo NSW?

The population of Upper Colo NSW is 48 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Upper Colo?

The median personal income in Upper Colo NSW is $700 per week, or $36,400 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.

How much is rent in Upper Colo?

Median rent in Upper Colo NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 12.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Upper Colo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Colo NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Upper Colo?

The median age in Upper Colo NSW is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Upper Colo a good suburb to live in?

Upper Colo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 48.The median income is $700/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.3% 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: 14035. All dollar figures in AUD.