Upper Rouchel NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Upper Rouchel NSW is 73 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Upper Rouchel is $1,062 per week ($55,224 per year). Median rent in Upper Rouchel is $190 per week ($823 per month). Upper Rouchel has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Upper Rouchel has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (25% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Rouchel is $3,295.

There were 1 recorded offences in Upper Rouchel in 2024-25, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Upper Rouchel Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Upper Rouchel Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,062/wk
$55,224 per year
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Median Rent
$190/wk
$823 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$3,295/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Upper Rouchel Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (36) Female 50.0% (36)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
73 people · 248.0 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,666
Family income/wk

Upper Rouchel Age Distribution

5-9
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Upper Rouchel Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 4 dwellings

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

Upper Rouchel Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Upper Rouchel Religion

Anglican
25.4%
Catholic
19.4%
Not stated
19.4%
Uniting Church
17.9%
No Religion
10.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Upper Rouchel Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
49.1%
Year 12 or equivalent
41.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.4%

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

Upper Rouchel Employment

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Employed full-time
54.9% 28 people
Employed part-time
17.6% 9 people
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Not in labour force
27.5% 14 people

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

Upper Rouchel Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
57.1%
Certificate III/IV
42.9%

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

Upper Rouchel Occupation

Managers
36.4%
Professionals
22.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
22.7%
Sales Workers
18.2%

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

Upper Rouchel Field of Study

Engineering
36.0%
Agriculture & Environment
36.0%
Health
16.0%
Management & Commerce
12.0%

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

Upper Rouchel Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Upper Rouchel Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
13.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
27.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
18.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.6%
$4,000+/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Upper Rouchel Marital Status

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Married
53.1% 34
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Divorced
18.8% 12
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Widowed
4.7% 3
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Never married
23.4% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Upper Rouchel Ancestry

Australian
45.6%
English
20.0%
Scottish
18.9%
Irish
11.1%
German
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Upper Rouchel School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Upper Rouchel Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.6% 3
No need for assistance
97.4% 112

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

Upper Rouchel Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.5% 13
Not a volunteer
75.5% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Upper Rouchel Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Upper Rouchel How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.1%
Did not go to work
17.9%

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

Upper Rouchel Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.4%
2 vehicles
56.5%
4+ vehicles
13.0%

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

Upper Rouchel Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.5%
3 bedrooms
62.5%
4 bedrooms
25.0%

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

Upper Rouchel Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
27.6%
moved in the last 5 years
2.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Upper Rouchel Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
116
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Upper Rouchel Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

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

Upper Rouchel Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
15.6%
$500-$649/wk
15.6%
$650-$799/wk
18.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Upper Rouchel Family Structure

Couple — no children
42.0%
Couple — children under 15
30.0%
Couple — no children under 15
22.0%
One parent — no children under 15
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Upper Rouchel Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
5.8% 3
Did not provide
94.2% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Upper Rouchel Children Ever Born

No children
56.3%
3 children
43.8%

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

Upper Rouchel Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.3%
5–14 hours
21.7%
15–29 hours
17.4%
30+ hours
6.5%
Did not do domestic work
26.1%

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

Upper Rouchel Household Size

1 person
37.0%
2 persons
37.0%
3 persons
14.8%
4 persons
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Upper Rouchel Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Upper Rouchel Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Upper Rouchel Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,187/wk
Median Rent $190/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.7%

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

If you earn X in Upper Rouchel

≈ $9,477/month
Median rent $190/wk
Left after rent $1,997/wk
Rent share 8.7%

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Upper Rouchel vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Rouchel

What is the population of Upper Rouchel NSW?

The population of Upper Rouchel NSW is 73 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Upper Rouchel?

The median personal income in Upper Rouchel NSW is $1,062 per week, or $55,224 per year.The median household income is $2,187 per week.Family income is $2,666 per week.

How much is rent in Upper Rouchel?

Median rent in Upper Rouchel NSW is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 8.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Upper Rouchel?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Rouchel NSW is $3,295. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Upper Rouchel?

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

Is Upper Rouchel a good suburb to live in?

Upper Rouchel is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 73.The median income is $1,062/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14062. All dollar figures in AUD.