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Upper Horton NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Upper Horton NSW is 138 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Upper Horton is $492 per week ($25,584 per year). Median rent in Upper Horton is $100 per week ($433 per month). Upper Horton has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Upper Horton has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Horton is $800.

There were 2 recorded offences in Upper Horton in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Upper Horton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Upper Horton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$492/wk

$25,584 per year

#8276 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$100/wk

$433 per month

#8615 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$800/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Upper Horton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (72) Female 49.7% (71)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

138 people · 595.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,416

Family income/wk

Upper Horton 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)

Upper Horton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

71.9% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

28.1% 9 dwellings

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

Upper Horton Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Upper Horton Religion

Anglican

47.5%

Catholic

27.3%

No Religion

15.8%

Uniting Church

7.2%

Not stated

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Upper Horton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.4%

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

Upper Horton Employment

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Employed full-time

41.3% 45 people

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Employed part-time

14.7% 16 people

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Not in labour force

44.0% 48 people

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

Upper Horton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

71.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

28.1%

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

Upper Horton Occupation

Managers

33.3%

Labourers

22.2%

Professionals

18.5%

Community & Personal Service

14.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

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

Upper Horton Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

29.6%

Health

25.9%

Management & Commerce

18.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

14.8%

Education

11.1%

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

Upper Horton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Upper Horton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

15.4%

$500-$649/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Upper Horton Marital Status

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Married

53.5% 61

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Separated

5.3% 6

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Divorced

7.9% 9

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Widowed

5.3% 6

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Never married

28.1% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Upper Horton Ancestry

Australian

43.0%

English

39.0%

Scottish

8.1%

Irish

5.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Upper Horton School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

44.8%

Pre-school

17.2%

Secondary — Government

17.2%

Primary — Government

10.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.3%

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

Upper Horton Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.6% 12

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No need for assistance

95.4% 251

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

Upper Horton Volunteering

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Volunteer

35.2% 37

—

Not a volunteer

64.8% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Upper Horton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

60.5%

Truck

10.5%

Walked only

10.5%

Did not go to work

10.5%

Car (passenger)

7.9%

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

Upper Horton Car Ownership

1 vehicle

24.5%

2 vehicles

43.4%

3 vehicles

26.4%

4+ vehicles

5.7%

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

Upper Horton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.4%

2 bedrooms

16.1%

3 bedrooms

37.5%

4 bedrooms

26.8%

5 bedrooms

14.3%

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

Upper Horton Population Mobility

3.9%

moved in the last year

21.4%

moved in the last 5 years

1.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Upper Horton Indigenous Population

5.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

249

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Upper Horton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Upper Horton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$150-$299/wk

12.7%

$300-$399/wk

14.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

16.9%

$800-$999/wk

9.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

21.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Upper Horton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.5%

Couple — no children

31.8%

Couple — no children under 15

13.2%

One parent — children under 15

8.5%

One parent — no children under 15

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Upper Horton Military Service

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Previously served

4.5% 5

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Never served

95.5% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Upper Horton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

25.2% 27

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Did not provide

74.8% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Upper Horton Children Ever Born

No children

26.9%

2 children

57.7%

3 children

15.4%

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

Upper Horton When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

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

Upper Horton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.4%

5–14 hours

26.0%

15–29 hours

14.4%

30+ hours

13.5%

Did not do domestic work

30.8%

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

Upper Horton Household Size

1 person

15.4%

2 persons

42.3%

3 persons

23.1%

4 persons

7.7%

5 persons

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Upper Horton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

123

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Upper Horton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Upper Horton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Upper Horton Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,221/wk

Median Rent $100/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.2%

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

If you earn X in Upper Horton

Your weekly income

≈ $5,291/month

Median rent $100/wk

Left after rent $1,121/wk

Rent share 8.2%

Upper Horton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Chatham Valley

Pop: 69 Income: $675/wk Rent: $375/wk

Gidginbung

Pop: 69 Income: $754/wk Rent: $100/wk

Horseshoe Creek

Pop: 69 Income: $787/wk Rent: $238/wk

Lowther

Pop: 69 Income: $710/wk Rent: $355/wk

Rob Roy

Pop: 69 Income: $630/wk Rent: $313/wk

Rocky Plain (NSW)

Pop: 69 Income: $850/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Horton

What is the population of Upper Horton NSW?

The population of Upper Horton NSW is 138 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².Upper Horton is ranked #7,995 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Upper Horton?

The median personal income in Upper Horton NSW is $492 per week, or $25,584 per year.The median household income is $1,221 per week.Family income is $1,416 per week.Upper Horton is ranked #8,276 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Upper Horton?

Median rent in Upper Horton NSW is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 8.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Upper Horton ranks #8,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Upper Horton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Horton NSW is $800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Upper Horton?

The median age in Upper Horton NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Upper Horton a good suburb to live in?

Upper Horton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 138.The median income is $492/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.2% 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: 14047. All dollar figures in AUD.