Suburbs Upper Pappinbarra

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Upper Pappinbarra NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Upper Pappinbarra NSW is 48 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Upper Pappinbarra is $550 per week ($28,600 per year). Upper Pappinbarra has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Upper Pappinbarra has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Pappinbarra is $2,709.

There were 1 recorded offences in Upper Pappinbarra in 2025-26, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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📍 Upper Pappinbarra, New South Wales — 31.2702°S, 152.4463°E

Crime: Low Med High

Upper Pappinbarra Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Upper Pappinbarra Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$550/wk
$28,600 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,709/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Upper Pappinbarra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.1% (28) Female 42.9% (21)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
48 people · 99.0 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,374
Family income/wk

Upper Pappinbarra Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
35-39
40-44
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Upper Pappinbarra Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
100.0% 7 dwellings

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

Upper Pappinbarra Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Upper Pappinbarra Religion

Anglican
44.7%
No Religion
21.3%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
10.6%
Not stated
10.6%
Uniting Church
6.4%
Christian (other)
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Upper Pappinbarra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
46.4%

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

Upper Pappinbarra Employment

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Employed full-time
41.9% 13 people
⏰
Employed part-time
9.7% 3 people
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Unemployed
16.1% 5 people
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Not in labour force
32.3% 10 people

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

Upper Pappinbarra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.7%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%

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

Upper Pappinbarra Occupation

Professionals
40.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
30.0%
Clerical & Administrative
30.0%

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

Upper Pappinbarra Field of Study

Health
100.0%

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

Upper Pappinbarra Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Upper Pappinbarra Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
33.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Upper Pappinbarra Marital Status

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Married
53.1% 17
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Divorced
15.6% 5
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Never married
31.3% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Upper Pappinbarra Ancestry

English
45.3%
Australian
34.0%
Irish
13.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Upper Pappinbarra School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
53.3%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
26.7%
Secondary — Catholic
20.0%

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

Upper Pappinbarra Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 90

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

Upper Pappinbarra Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
22.2% 6
—
Not a volunteer
77.8% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Upper Pappinbarra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Upper Pappinbarra Car Ownership

1 vehicle
69.2%
2 vehicles
30.8%

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

Upper Pappinbarra Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
66.7%

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

Upper Pappinbarra Population Mobility

7.1%
moved in the last year
25.0%
moved in the last 5 years
10.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Upper Pappinbarra Indigenous Population

21.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
17
Indigenous residents
63
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Upper Pappinbarra Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Diabetes
4
Mental health
3

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

Upper Pappinbarra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
43.8%
$400-$499/wk
31.3%
$800-$999/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Upper Pappinbarra Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.0%
Couple — no children under 15
23.7%
Couple — no children
15.8%
One parent — children under 15
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Upper Pappinbarra Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 4
—
Did not provide
85.7% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Upper Pappinbarra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.3%
5–14 hours
14.3%
15–29 hours
38.1%
Did not do domestic work
33.3%

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

Upper Pappinbarra Household Size

2 persons
58.8%
4 persons
41.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Upper Pappinbarra Where Residents Moved From

Same address
39
Moved from QLD
3

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

Upper Pappinbarra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Upper Pappinbarra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Upper Pappinbarra Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $966/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Upper Pappinbarra

≈ $4,186/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $966/wk
Rent share —

Upper Pappinbarra vs State & National Average

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Pop: 24 Income: $1,125/wk
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Pop: 24 Income: $416/wk Rent: $100/wk
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Pop: 24 Income: $383/wk Rent: $260/wk
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Pop: 24 Income: $575/wk Rent: $135/wk
Bretti
Pop: 24 Income: $450/wk
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Pop: 24 Income: $519/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Pappinbarra

What is the population of Upper Pappinbarra NSW?

The population of Upper Pappinbarra NSW is 48 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Upper Pappinbarra?

The median personal income in Upper Pappinbarra NSW is $550 per week, or $28,600 per year.The median household income is $966 per week.Family income is $1,374 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Upper Pappinbarra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Pappinbarra NSW is $2,709. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Upper Pappinbarra?

The median age in Upper Pappinbarra NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Upper Pappinbarra a good suburb to live in?

Upper Pappinbarra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 48.The median income is $550/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 14060. All dollar figures in AUD.