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Vaucluse NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Vaucluse NSW is 9,510 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Vaucluse is $1,393 per week ($72,436 per year). Median rent in Vaucluse is $700 per week ($3,033 per month). Vaucluse has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Vaucluse has a population density of 3061.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Vaucluse is England. The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Vaucluse is $4,200.

There were 66 recorded offences in Vaucluse in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (20 offences).

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Vaucluse Population

residents (Census 2021)

Vaucluse Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,393/wk

$72,436 per year

#182 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$700/wk

$3,033 per month

#85 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$4,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Vaucluse Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.5% (4,515) Female 52.5% (4,996)

Population Density

3061.3

people per km²

9,510 people · 3.1 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$4,560

Family income/wk

Vaucluse 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Vaucluse Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

55.0% 1,297 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.0% 1,063 dwellings

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

Vaucluse Country of Birth

Australia

83.2%

England

7.8%

China

3.7%

Hong Kong

1.0%

Germany

0.8%

India

0.8%

Brazil

0.7%

Greece

0.7%

France

0.6%

Iran

0.5%

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

Vaucluse Religion

No Religion

28.8%

Judaism

25.2%

Catholic

19.3%

Anglican

10.7%

Not stated

7.2%

Eastern Orthodox

6.4%

Buddhism

1.5%

Christian (other)

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Vaucluse Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

90.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

5.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.2%

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

Vaucluse Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

20.9%

Other

20.7%

Greek

18.2%

Russian

8.3%

Cantonese

7.7%

Spanish

7.7%

Italian

7.3%

SAL Tot

4.6%

French

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Vaucluse Employment

💼

Employed full-time

36.9% 2,554 people

⏰

Employed part-time

21.1% 1,462 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 178 people

🏠

Not in labour force

39.4% 2,725 people

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

Vaucluse Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

52.7%

Postgraduate Degree

20.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.1%

Certificate III/IV

8.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

Certificate I/II

0.7%

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

Vaucluse Occupation

Professionals

44.8%

Managers

27.3%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Sales Workers

6.6%

Community & Personal Service

4.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

4.0%

Labourers

1.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

0.4%

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

Vaucluse Field of Study

Management & Commerce

34.2%

Society & Culture

21.9%

Health

11.2%

Creative Arts

7.7%

Engineering

5.5%

Architecture & Building

5.1%

Education

5.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.2%

Information Technology

2.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.5%

Agriculture & Environment

0.8%

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

Vaucluse Dwelling Types

Separate house

85.2%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

10.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Vaucluse Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

1.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

2.4%

$800-$999/wk

3.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.0%

$4,000+/wk

45.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Vaucluse Marital Status

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Married

53.4% 4,118

↔️

Separated

1.7% 133

📋

Divorced

7.2% 555

🕊️

Widowed

5.4% 413

👤

Never married

32.3% 2,488

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Vaucluse Ancestry

English

22.8%

Australian

18.7%

Other

17.9%

Irish

7.6%

Scottish

6.3%

Chinese

5.5%

South African

5.2%

Greek

4.7%

Italian

3.6%

German

3.1%

Polish

2.5%

Russian

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Vaucluse School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

30.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

19.8%

Primary — Government

15.9%

Pre-school

10.9%

Secondary — Catholic

7.0%

Vocational Education

6.0%

Primary — Catholic

4.9%

Secondary — Government

4.8%

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

Vaucluse Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.9% 711

✅

No need for assistance

96.1% 17,337

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

Vaucluse Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.7% 1,507

—

Not a volunteer

79.3% 5,784

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Vaucluse Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

16.4%

$300-$449/mo

0.9%

$600-$799/mo

0.7%

$800-$999/mo

3.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

28.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Vaucluse How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

61.1%

Did not go to work

22.3%

Car (passenger)

5.8%

Walked only

3.5%

Bus

2.8%

Ferry

1.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

Other

1.0%

Truck

0.5%

Train

0.4%

Bicycle

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.1%

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

Vaucluse Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.0%

1 vehicle

35.5%

2 vehicles

39.3%

3 vehicles

12.0%

4+ vehicles

7.2%

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

Vaucluse Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.5%

2 bedrooms

28.8%

3 bedrooms

23.9%

4 bedrooms

23.8%

5 bedrooms

14.9%

6+ bedrooms

4.1%

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

Vaucluse Population Mobility

13.2%

moved in the last year

38.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Vaucluse Indigenous Population

0.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

18,254

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Vaucluse Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

428

Asthma

242

Heart disease

215

Arthritis

195

Diabetes

149

Cancer

137

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Vaucluse Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

4.1%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

1.5%

$500-$649/wk

1.5%

$650-$799/wk

4.0%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.2%

$3,500+/wk

22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Vaucluse Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.8%

Couple — no children under 15

22.5%

Couple — no children

21.5%

One parent — no children under 15

5.0%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Vaucluse Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.3% 25

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 4

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Previously served

1.1% 84

👤

Never served

98.5% 7,211

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Vaucluse Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.2% 1,032

—

Did not provide

85.8% 6,242

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Vaucluse Children Ever Born

No children

34.3%

1 child

13.0%

2 children

30.1%

3 children

17.6%

4 children

4.5%

5+ children

0.6%

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

Vaucluse When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

164

1961–1970

237

1971–1980

348

1981–1990

531

1991–2000

625

2001–2010

743

2011–2015

397

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Vaucluse Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.9%

5–14 hours

29.8%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

9.0%

Did not do domestic work

23.1%

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

Vaucluse Household Size

1 person

22.7%

2 persons

30.0%

3 persons

15.5%

4 persons

19.9%

5 persons

8.8%

6+ persons

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Vaucluse Where Residents Moved From

Same address

7,818

Moved from NSW

745

Moved — same area (SA2)

280

Moved from overseas

105

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from ACT

Moved from SA

Moved from WA

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

Vaucluse Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.1%

Step family — no other children

6.9%

Blended family — no other children

1.7%

Intact family — other children present

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Vaucluse Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 66 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Assault

Other Against Person

Weapons

Drug Offences

Sexual Offences

Traffic

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Vaucluse Schools

schools nearby

government

1148

avg ICSEA score

8,172

total students

Cranbrook School Independent

Secondary · K-12 · 1,693 students

1181

ICSEA

Kambala Independent

Combined · K-12 · 986 students

1169

ICSEA

McAuley Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 273 students

1168

ICSEA

The Scots College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 2,076 students

1162

ICSEA

Galilee Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 88 students

1160

ICSEA

Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart Independent

Combined · K-12 · 851 students

1160

ICSEA

Vaucluse Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 217 students

1145

ICSEA

Rose Bay Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 377 students

1145

ICSEA

Rose Bay Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,127 students

1107

ICSEA

Kesser Torah College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 484 students

1082

ICSEA

The Scots College ELC campus Independent

Primary

Kambala, Fernbank Campus Independent

Secondary

The Scots College Preparatory School Independent

Primary

Reddam House, Bondi Campus Independent

Secondary

Cranbrook Junior School Independent

Primary

Showing 15 of 16 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Vaucluse Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,418/wk

Median Rent $700/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.5%

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

If you earn X in Vaucluse

Your weekly income

≈ $14,811/month

Median rent $700/wk

Left after rent $2,718/wk

Rent share 20.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Gundaroo

Income: $1,352/wk Rent: $475/wk Save: $225/wk

Cronulla

Income: $1,179/wk Rent: $500/wk Save: $200/wk

Russell Lea

Income: $1,133/wk Rent: $520/wk Save: $180/wk

Turramurra

Income: $1,144/wk Rent: $590/wk Save: $110/wk

Burraneer

Income: $1,209/wk Rent: $660/wk Save: $40/wk

Carwoola

Income: $1,283/wk Rent: $450/wk Save: $250/wk

Sutton (NSW)

Income: $1,182/wk Rent: $450/wk Save: $250/wk

Kirribilli

Income: $1,598/wk Rent: $520/wk Save: $180/wk

Vaucluse vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Berowra

Pop: 4,762 Income: $998/wk Rent: $580/wk

Gillieston Heights

Pop: 4,796 Income: $947/wk Rent: $430/wk

Collaroy Plateau

Pop: 4,805 Income: $1,071/wk Rent: $800/wk

Little Bay

Pop: 4,817 Income: $1,141/wk Rent: $590/wk

Sydney Olympic Park

Pop: 4,848 Income: $1,135/wk Rent: $520/wk

Gosford

Pop: 4,873 Income: $885/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vaucluse

What is the population of Vaucluse NSW?

The population of Vaucluse NSW is 9,510 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3061.3 people per km².Vaucluse is ranked #699 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Vaucluse?

The median personal income in Vaucluse NSW is $1,393 per week, or $72,436 per year.The median household income is $3,418 per week.Family income is $4,560 per week.Vaucluse is ranked #182 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Vaucluse?

Median rent in Vaucluse NSW is $700 per week ($3,033 per month).Rent represents 20.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Vaucluse ranks #85 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Vaucluse?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Vaucluse NSW is $4,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Vaucluse?

The median age in Vaucluse NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Vaucluse a good suburb to live in?

Vaucluse is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 9,510.The median income is $1,393/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% 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: 14089. All dollar figures in AUD.