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Vineyard NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Vineyard NSW is 1,143 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Vineyard is $640 per week ($33,280 per year). Median rent in Vineyard is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Vineyard has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Vineyard has a population density of 107.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Vineyard is England. The most common religion is Catholic (34% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Vineyard is $2,167.

There were 38 recorded offences in Vineyard in 2025-26, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (16 offences).

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Vineyard Population

residents (Census 2021)

Vineyard Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$640/wk

$33,280 per year

#6433 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$450/wk

$1,950 per month

#1049 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Vineyard Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (581) Female 49.2% (563)

Population Density

107.6

people per km²

1,143 people · 10.6 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,095

Family income/wk

Vineyard 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)

Vineyard Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.9% 223 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

24.1% 71 dwellings

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

Vineyard Country of Birth

Australia

89.4%

England

4.2%

China

3.1%

Germany

1.5%

Afghanistan

1.1%

Croatia

0.7%

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

Vineyard Religion

Catholic

33.9%

No Religion

23.8%

Anglican

18.1%

Not stated

13.7%

Islam

3.0%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Vineyard Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.1%

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

Vineyard Languages Spoken at Home

Other

46.9%

Cantonese

11.1%

Spanish

8.6%

Mandarin

8.6%

Arabic

7.4%

Croatian

6.2%

Greek

6.2%

IAL Punjabi

4.9%

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

Vineyard Employment

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Employed full-time

29.7% 235 people

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Employed part-time

17.3% 137 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 18 people

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Not in labour force

50.7% 401 people

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

Vineyard Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.1%

Bachelor Degree

16.1%

Postgraduate Degree

6.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

Certificate I/II

2.6%

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

Vineyard Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.6%

Managers

20.6%

Clerical & Administrative

15.5%

Professionals

13.9%

Community & Personal Service

8.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.3%

Labourers

5.6%

Sales Workers

2.8%

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

Vineyard Field of Study

Engineering

23.5%

Management & Commerce

20.7%

Architecture & Building

15.1%

Education

10.8%

Health

8.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.6%

Society & Culture

5.2%

Creative Arts

4.4%

Agriculture & Environment

3.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.6%

Information Technology

1.2%

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

Vineyard Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Vineyard Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

0.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

15.4%

$500-$649/wk

7.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.6%

$4,000+/wk

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Vineyard Marital Status

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Married

42.4% 420

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Separated

4.8% 48

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Divorced

11.7% 116

🕊️

Widowed

7.5% 74

👤

Never married

33.6% 333

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Vineyard Ancestry

English

28.6%

Australian

26.1%

Maltese

8.6%

Irish

8.4%

Other

6.5%

Scottish

5.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.7%

Italian

3.7%

German

3.6%

Chinese

2.6%

Dutch

1.9%

Polish

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Vineyard School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

22.5%

Secondary — Catholic

20.6%

Vocational Education

16.9%

Secondary — Government

15.0%

Pre-school

8.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.9%

Primary — Catholic

2.5%

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

Vineyard Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.8% 159

✅

No need for assistance

92.2% 1,881

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

Vineyard Volunteering

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Volunteer

8.6% 76

—

Not a volunteer

91.4% 804

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Vineyard Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

23.6%

$800-$999/mo

5.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Vineyard How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

52.8%

Did not go to work

28.9%

Walked only

6.7%

Car (passenger)

6.5%

Truck

4.2%

Other

0.8%

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

Vineyard Car Ownership

0 vehicles

10.0%

1 vehicle

34.6%

2 vehicles

23.5%

3 vehicles

14.0%

4+ vehicles

17.9%

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

Vineyard Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

24.5%

2 bedrooms

14.0%

3 bedrooms

27.1%

4 bedrooms

24.3%

5 bedrooms

7.8%

6+ bedrooms

2.3%

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

Vineyard Population Mobility

10.7%

moved in the last year

32.1%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Vineyard Indigenous Population

5.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

110

Indigenous residents

1,942

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Vineyard Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

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

Vineyard Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.1%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Vineyard Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

32.6%

Couple — no children

28.4%

Couple — no children under 15

26.6%

One parent — no children under 15

7.4%

One parent — children under 15

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Vineyard Military Service

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Previously served

2.4% 21

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Never served

97.6% 862

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Vineyard Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.9% 96

—

Did not provide

89.1% 782

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Vineyard Children Ever Born

No children

32.2%

1 child

8.0%

2 children

29.5%

3 children

17.3%

4 children

11.2%

5+ children

1.9%

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

Vineyard When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2017

2019

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

Vineyard Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.4%

5–14 hours

24.0%

15–29 hours

12.8%

30+ hours

12.6%

Did not do domestic work

34.1%

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

Vineyard Household Size

1 person

38.5%

2 persons

27.6%

3 persons

11.6%

4 persons

10.7%

5 persons

6.2%

6+ persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Vineyard Where Residents Moved From

Same address

900

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

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

Vineyard Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.5%

Step family — no other children

10.3%

Blended family — no other children

2.6%

Intact family — other children present

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Vineyard Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 38 total

Theft

Assault

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Vineyard Schools

schools nearby

government

994

avg ICSEA score

2,571

total students

Arndell Anglican College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 1,220 students

1064

ICSEA

Oakville Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 612 students

1032

ICSEA

Vineyard Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 97 students

955

ICSEA

Windsor High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 642 students

923

ICSEA

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

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Vineyard Rent Prices & Affordability

37%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $1,214/wk

Median Rent $450/wk

Rent-to-Income 37.1%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Vineyard

Your weekly income

≈ $5,261/month

Median rent $450/wk

Left after rent $764/wk

Rent share 37.1%

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Vineyard vs State & National Average

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Pop: 573 Income: $828/wk Rent: $430/wk

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Pop: 574 Income: $840/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Pop: 575 Income: $627/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Pop: 576 Income: $789/wk Rent: $480/wk

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Pop: 576 Income: $1,253/wk Rent: $440/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vineyard

What is the population of Vineyard NSW?

The population of Vineyard NSW is 1,143 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 107.6 people per km².Vineyard is ranked #3,777 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Vineyard?

The median personal income in Vineyard NSW is $640 per week, or $33,280 per year.The median household income is $1,214 per week.Family income is $2,095 per week.Vineyard is ranked #6,433 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Vineyard?

Median rent in Vineyard NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 37.1% of household income, which is considered stressed.Vineyard ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Vineyard?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Vineyard NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Vineyard?

The median age in Vineyard NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Vineyard a good suburb to live in?

Vineyard is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,143.The median income is $640/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (37.1% 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: 14094. All dollar figures in AUD.