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Upper Duroby NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Upper Duroby NSW is 118 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Upper Duroby is $599 per week ($31,148 per year). Median rent in Upper Duroby is $725 per week ($3,142 per month). Upper Duroby has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Upper Duroby has a population density of 21.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Upper Duroby is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Duroby is $936.

There were 4 recorded offences in Upper Duroby in 2025-26, a rate of 34 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Upper Duroby Population

residents (Census 2021)

Upper Duroby Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$599/wk

$31,148 per year

#7096 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$725/wk

$3,142 per month

#78 of 14,663

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$936/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 1 per bedroom

Upper Duroby Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (60) Female 49.6% (59)

Population Density

21.2

people per km²

118 people · 5.6 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,468

Family income/wk

Upper Duroby Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

30-34

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)

Upper Duroby Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.3% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.7% 17 dwellings

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

Upper Duroby Country of Birth

Australia

93.3%

England

6.7%

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

Upper Duroby Religion

No Religion

56.4%

Catholic

17.3%

Anglican

9.1%

Not stated

7.3%

Hinduism

3.6%

Uniting Church

3.6%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Upper Duroby Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

63.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.3%

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

Upper Duroby Employment

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Employed full-time

18.1% 17 people

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Employed part-time

33.0% 31 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 3 people

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Not in labour force

45.7% 43 people

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

Upper Duroby Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

52.6%

Certificate III/IV

28.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.4%

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

Upper Duroby Occupation

Managers

20.0%

Clerical & Administrative

20.0%

Professionals

15.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.0%

Community & Personal Service

15.0%

Labourers

15.0%

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

Upper Duroby Field of Study

Society & Culture

29.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

20.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

12.5%

Agriculture & Environment

12.5%

Education

12.5%

Management & Commerce

12.5%

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

Upper Duroby Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Upper Duroby Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

16.1%

$650-$799/wk

12.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

19.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

19.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.9%

$4,000+/wk

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Upper Duroby Marital Status

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Married

43.8% 46

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Separated

2.9% 3

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Divorced

16.2% 17

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Never married

37.1% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Upper Duroby Ancestry

English

28.0%

Australian

26.7%

Irish

12.4%

Scottish

11.8%

Other

7.5%

Polish

3.7%

South African

3.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.5%

Welsh

2.5%

New Zealander

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Upper Duroby School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

58.3%

Secondary — Catholic

41.7%

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

Upper Duroby Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.6% 17

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No need for assistance

92.4% 206

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

Upper Duroby Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.3% 23

—

Not a volunteer

77.7% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Upper Duroby Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

50.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Upper Duroby How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

61.1%

Did not go to work

25.0%

Car (passenger)

13.9%

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

Upper Duroby Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.9%

2 vehicles

46.5%

3 vehicles

11.6%

4+ vehicles

20.9%

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

Upper Duroby Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.9%

2 bedrooms

11.1%

3 bedrooms

41.7%

4 bedrooms

25.0%

5 bedrooms

8.3%

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

Upper Duroby Population Mobility

5.3%

moved in the last year

29.2%

moved in the last 5 years

7.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Upper Duroby Indigenous Population

3.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

194

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Upper Duroby Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Upper Duroby Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.2%

$1-$149/wk

15.5%

$150-$299/wk

14.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

14.1%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.2%

$3,500+/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Upper Duroby Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.4%

Couple — children under 15

23.7%

One parent — children under 15

13.4%

Couple — no children under 15

8.2%

One parent — no children under 15

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Upper Duroby Military Service

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Previously served

4.1% 4

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Never served

95.9% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Upper Duroby Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.4% 19

—

Did not provide

80.6% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Upper Duroby Children Ever Born

No children

72.7%

2 children

27.3%

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

Upper Duroby When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Upper Duroby Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.5%

5–14 hours

24.7%

15–29 hours

20.6%

30+ hours

19.6%

Did not do domestic work

17.5%

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

Upper Duroby Household Size

1 person

25.0%

2 persons

56.3%

3 persons

9.4%

5 persons

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Upper Duroby Where Residents Moved From

Same address

108

Moved from QLD

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

Upper Duroby Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Upper Duroby Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Assault

Other Against Person

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Upper Duroby Schools

schools nearby

government

941

avg ICSEA score

total students

Tumbulgum Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 19 students

941

ICSEA

Carool Public School Government

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Upper Duroby Rent Prices & Affordability

53%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $725/wk

Rent-to-Income 52.7%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Upper Duroby

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $725/wk

Left after rent $650/wk

Rent share 52.7%

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Upper Duroby vs State & National Average

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Pop: 59 Income: $630/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Pop: 59 Income: $634/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 59 Income: $675/wk Rent: $268/wk

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Pop: 59 Income: $700/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Pop: 59 Income: $662/wk Rent: $305/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Duroby

What is the population of Upper Duroby NSW?

The population of Upper Duroby NSW is 118 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 21.2 people per km².Upper Duroby is ranked #8,473 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Upper Duroby?

The median personal income in Upper Duroby NSW is $599 per week, or $31,148 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,468 per week.Upper Duroby is ranked #7,096 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Upper Duroby?

Median rent in Upper Duroby NSW is $725 per week ($3,142 per month).Rent represents 52.7% of household income, which is considered stressed.Upper Duroby ranks #78 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Upper Duroby?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Duroby NSW is $936. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Upper Duroby?

The median age in Upper Duroby NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Upper Duroby a good suburb to live in?

Upper Duroby is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 118.The median income is $599/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (52.7% 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: 14042. All dollar figures in AUD.