New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Utungun NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Utungun NSW is 194 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Utungun is $529 per week ($27,508 per year). Median rent in Utungun is $262 per week ($1,135 per month). Utungun has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Utungun has a population density of 7.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Utungun is $1,083.

There were 7 recorded offences in Utungun in 2024-25, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (4 offences).

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Utungun Population

residents (Census 2021)

Utungun Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$529/wk

$27,508 per year

#7939 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$262/wk

$1,135 per month

#5876 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Utungun Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (95) Female 50.8% (98)

Population Density

7.0

people per km²

194 people · 27.8 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,424

Family income/wk

Utungun 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Utungun Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.3% 35 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.7% 24 dwellings

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

Utungun Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Utungun Religion

No Religion

39.3%

Anglican

15.2%

Catholic

12.6%

Not stated

11.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

7.9%

Christian (other)

5.8%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

5.2%

Baptist

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Utungun Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.9%

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

Utungun Employment

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Employed full-time

28.9% 44 people

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Employed part-time

25.7% 39 people

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Unemployed

4.6% 7 people

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Not in labour force

40.8% 62 people

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

Utungun Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.5%

Bachelor Degree

24.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.2%

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

Utungun Occupation

Managers

25.0%

Professionals

20.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.2%

Clerical & Administrative

11.4%

Labourers

9.1%

Sales Workers

9.1%

Community & Personal Service

6.8%

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

Utungun Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

23.1%

Health

17.9%

Engineering

12.8%

Society & Culture

12.8%

Architecture & Building

10.3%

Management & Commerce

7.7%

Creative Arts

7.7%

Education

7.7%

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

Utungun Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Utungun Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

13.8%

$500-$649/wk

12.3%

$650-$799/wk

16.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.2%

$4,000+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Utungun Marital Status

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Married

53.5% 91

↔️

Separated

4.1% 7

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Divorced

7.6% 13

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Widowed

6.5% 11

👤

Never married

28.2% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Utungun Ancestry

English

35.3%

Australian

32.6%

Scottish

10.9%

Irish

8.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.5%

German

1.9%

South African

1.9%

Filipino

1.6%

Maltese

1.6%

Italian

1.2%

Other

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Utungun School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

25.7%

Pre-school

22.9%

Primary — Government

14.3%

Primary — Catholic

14.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.4%

Vocational Education

11.4%

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

Utungun Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.1% 14

✅

No need for assistance

95.9% 330

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

Utungun Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

26.7% 39

—

Not a volunteer

73.3% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Utungun Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

15.4%

$300-$449/mo

11.5%

$800-$999/mo

30.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Utungun How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.3%

Did not go to work

9.1%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

Truck

4.5%

Walked only

4.5%

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

Utungun Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.4%

2 vehicles

47.8%

3 vehicles

14.9%

4+ vehicles

14.9%

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

Utungun Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.0%

2 bedrooms

16.9%

3 bedrooms

50.7%

4 bedrooms

12.7%

5 bedrooms

4.2%

6+ bedrooms

8.5%

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

Utungun Population Mobility

15.1%

moved in the last year

37.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Utungun Indigenous Population

2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

341

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Utungun Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Utungun Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.7%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

7.4%

$300-$399/wk

10.7%

$400-$499/wk

10.7%

$500-$649/wk

12.4%

$650-$799/wk

11.6%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Utungun Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.1%

Couple — no children

36.4%

Couple — no children under 15

15.2%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Utungun Military Service

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Previously served

2.0% 3

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Never served

98.0% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Utungun Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.6% 17

—

Did not provide

88.4% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Utungun Children Ever Born

No children

35.0%

2 children

47.5%

3 children

17.5%

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

Utungun When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Utungun Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.5%

5–14 hours

28.9%

15–29 hours

21.5%

30+ hours

11.4%

Did not do domestic work

16.8%

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

Utungun Household Size

1 person

12.8%

2 persons

41.0%

3 persons

17.9%

4 persons

12.8%

5 persons

9.0%

6+ persons

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Utungun Where Residents Moved From

Same address

146

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Utungun Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.7%

Step family — no other children

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Utungun Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 7 total

Other Against Person

Assault

Sexual Offences

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Utungun Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,174/wk

Median Rent $262/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.3%

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

If you earn X in Utungun

Your weekly income

≈ $5,087/month

Median rent $262/wk

Left after rent $912/wk

Rent share 22.3%

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Utungun vs State & National Average

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Pop: 97 Income: $700/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Pop: 97 Income: $1,069/wk Rent: $468/wk

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Pop: 97 Income: $780/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Pop: 97 Income: $1,337/wk Rent: $228/wk

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Pop: 97 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $23/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Utungun

What is the population of Utungun NSW?

The population of Utungun NSW is 194 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.0 people per km².Utungun is ranked #7,031 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Utungun?

The median personal income in Utungun NSW is $529 per week, or $27,508 per year.The median household income is $1,174 per week.Family income is $1,424 per week.Utungun is ranked #7,939 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Utungun?

Median rent in Utungun NSW is $262 per week ($1,135 per month).Rent represents 22.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Utungun ranks #5,876 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Utungun?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Utungun NSW is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Utungun?

The median age in Utungun NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Utungun a good suburb to live in?

Utungun is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 194.The median income is $529/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.3% 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: 14080. All dollar figures in AUD.