Suburbs Washpool (Mid-Coast - NSW)

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Washpool NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Washpool NSW is 38 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Washpool is $550 per week ($28,600 per year). Median rent in Washpool is $405 per week ($1,755 per month). Washpool has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Washpool has a population density of 4.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Washpool is $3,250.

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📍 Washpool, New South Wales — 32.3717°S, 151.9207°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

Washpool Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Washpool Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$550/wk
$28,600 per year
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Median Rent
$405/wk
$1,755 per month
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$3,250/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Washpool Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (18) Female 51.4% (19)

Population Density

4.3
people per km²
38 people · 8.8 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,125
Family income/wk

Washpool Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
25-29
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Washpool Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
38.5% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
61.5% 8 dwellings

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

Washpool Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Washpool Religion

Anglican
35.0%
No Religion
35.0%
Uniting Church
7.5%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
7.5%
Other Religions Tot
7.5%
Christian (other)
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Washpool Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
27.3%

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

Washpool Employment

💼
Employed full-time
29.0% 9 people
⏰
Employed part-time
32.3% 10 people
🏠
Not in labour force
38.7% 12 people

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

Washpool Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Washpool Occupation

Managers
57.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
42.9%

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

Washpool Field of Study

Engineering
60.0%
Architecture & Building
40.0%

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

Washpool Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Washpool Weekly Household Income

$4,000+/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Washpool Marital Status

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Married
67.5% 27
👤
Never married
32.5% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Washpool Ancestry

English
47.9%
Australian
45.8%
German
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Washpool School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Washpool Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 72

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

Washpool Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
36.7% 11
—
Not a volunteer
63.3% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Washpool How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Truck
33.3%

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

Washpool Car Ownership

2 vehicles
30.0%
3 vehicles
40.0%
4+ vehicles
30.0%

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

Washpool Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
57.1%
4 bedrooms
42.9%

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

Washpool Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
23.7%
moved in the last 5 years
61.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Washpool Indigenous Population

7.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
62
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Washpool Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4

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

Washpool Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.2%
$400-$499/wk
20.7%
$500-$649/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Washpool Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.0%
Couple — children under 15
40.6%
Couple — no children under 15
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Washpool Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Washpool Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Washpool When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3

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

Washpool Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.0%
5–14 hours
27.5%
15–29 hours
22.5%
30+ hours
12.5%
Did not do domestic work
7.5%

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

Washpool Household Size

2 persons
63.6%
3 persons
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Washpool Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Washpool Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
948
avg ICSEA score
9
total students
Stroud Road Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 9 students
948
ICSEA

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

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Washpool Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,874/wk
Median Rent $405/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.6%

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

If you earn X in Washpool

≈ $8,121/month
Median rent $405/wk
Left after rent $1,469/wk
Rent share 21.6%

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Washpool vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Backwater
Pop: 19 Income: $665/wk
Banoon
Pop: 19 Income: $849/wk Rent: $150/wk
Bara
Pop: 19 Income: $1,075/wk Rent: $280/wk
Boat Harbour (Lismore - NSW)
Pop: 19 Income: $1,312/wk Rent: $590/wk
Boonoo Boonoo
Pop: 19 Income: $391/wk
Briarbrook
Pop: 19 Income: $762/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Washpool

What is the population of Washpool NSW?

The population of Washpool NSW is 38 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Washpool?

The median personal income in Washpool NSW is $550 per week, or $28,600 per year.The median household income is $1,874 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.

How much is rent in Washpool?

Median rent in Washpool NSW is $405 per week ($1,755 per month).Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Washpool?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Washpool NSW is $3,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Washpool?

The median age in Washpool NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Washpool a good suburb to live in?

Washpool is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 38.The median income is $550/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% 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: 14197. All dollar figures in AUD.