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Upper Manilla NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Upper Manilla NSW is 105 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Upper Manilla is $860 per week ($44,720 per year). Median rent in Upper Manilla is $150 per week ($650 per month). Upper Manilla has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Upper Manilla has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Manilla is $2,153.

There were 2 recorded offences in Upper Manilla in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Upper Manilla Population

residents (Census 2021)

Upper Manilla Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$860/wk

$44,720 per year

#2627 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,153/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Upper Manilla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (53) Female 46.5% (46)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

105 people · 187.5 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,071

Family income/wk

Upper Manilla Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

20-24

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 Manilla Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.9% 14 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.1% 13 dwellings

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

Upper Manilla Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Upper Manilla Religion

Anglican

26.5%

No Religion

23.5%

Not stated

17.6%

Catholic

12.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

9.8%

Christian (other)

3.9%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Upper Manilla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.0%

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

Upper Manilla Employment

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Employed full-time

56.3% 36 people

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Employed part-time

21.9% 14 people

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Not in labour force

21.9% 14 people

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

Upper Manilla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.2%

Bachelor Degree

34.1%

Postgraduate Degree

7.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.3%

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

Upper Manilla Occupation

Managers

31.0%

Labourers

20.7%

Professionals

17.2%

Community & Personal Service

17.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.8%

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

Upper Manilla Field of Study

Engineering

40.7%

Management & Commerce

29.6%

Health

14.8%

Education

14.8%

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

Upper Manilla Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Upper Manilla Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

18.9%

$650-$799/wk

13.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

27.0%

$4,000+/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Upper Manilla Marital Status

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Married

39.4% 37

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Separated

16.0% 15

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Divorced

10.6% 10

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Widowed

7.4% 7

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Never married

26.6% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Upper Manilla Ancestry

English

36.3%

Australian

26.6%

Irish

12.1%

Scottish

11.3%

German

7.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.2%

Other

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Upper Manilla School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

100.0%

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

Upper Manilla Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.4% 12

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No need for assistance

92.6% 150

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

Upper Manilla Volunteering

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Volunteer

11.1% 8

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Not a volunteer

88.9% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Upper Manilla Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Upper Manilla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

89.7%

Other

10.3%

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

Upper Manilla Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.7%

2 vehicles

36.8%

3 vehicles

21.1%

4+ vehicles

18.4%

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

Upper Manilla Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.7%

3 bedrooms

45.2%

4 bedrooms

26.2%

5 bedrooms

11.9%

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

Upper Manilla Population Mobility

14.9%

moved in the last year

32.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Upper Manilla Indigenous Population

2.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

155

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Upper Manilla Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

Stroke

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

Upper Manilla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.5%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

8.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.7%

$500-$649/wk

9.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,500+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Upper Manilla Family Structure

Couple — no children

59.7%

Couple — children under 15

28.4%

One parent — children under 15

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Upper Manilla Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.4% 8

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Did not provide

88.6% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Upper Manilla Children Ever Born

1 child

25.0%

2 children

50.0%

4 children

25.0%

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

Upper Manilla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.0%

5–14 hours

36.4%

15–29 hours

13.0%

30+ hours

13.0%

Did not do domestic work

24.7%

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

Upper Manilla Household Size

1 person

23.7%

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

13.2%

4 persons

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Upper Manilla Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Upper Manilla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Upper Manilla 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 Manilla Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,666/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.0%

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

If you earn X in Upper Manilla

Your weekly income

≈ $7,219/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,516/wk

Rent share 9.0%

Upper Manilla vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bald Blair

Pop: 53 Income: $630/wk Rent: $300/wk

Bectric

Pop: 53 Income: $621/wk Rent: $200/wk

Bundella

Pop: 53 Income: $624/wk

Caffreys Flat

Pop: 53 Income: $350/wk Rent: $150/wk

Ewingar

Pop: 53 Income: $442/wk Rent: $100/wk

Girral

Pop: 53 Income: $820/wk Rent: $80/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Manilla

What is the population of Upper Manilla NSW?

The population of Upper Manilla NSW is 105 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².Upper Manilla is ranked #8,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Upper Manilla?

The median personal income in Upper Manilla NSW is $860 per week, or $44,720 per year.The median household income is $1,666 per week.Family income is $2,071 per week.Upper Manilla is ranked #2,627 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Upper Manilla?

Median rent in Upper Manilla NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 9.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Upper Manilla ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Upper Manilla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Manilla NSW is $2,153. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Upper Manilla?

The median age in Upper Manilla NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Upper Manilla a good suburb to live in?

Upper Manilla is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 105.The median income is $860/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.0% 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: 14055. All dollar figures in AUD.