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Weston NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Weston NSW is 4,088 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Weston is $635 per week ($33,020 per year). Median rent in Weston is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Weston has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Weston has a population density of 750.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Weston is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Weston is $1,517.

There were 88 recorded offences in Weston in 2025-26, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (24 offences).

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Weston Population

residents (Census 2021)

Weston Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$635/wk

$33,020 per year

#6527 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

🏡

Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Weston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (2,005) Female 51.0% (2,086)

Population Density

750.4

people per km²

4,088 people · 5.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,564

Family income/wk

Weston 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)

Weston Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

44.8% 478 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

55.2% 589 dwellings

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

Weston Country of Birth

Australia

98.1%

England

1.5%

India

0.2%

Germany

0.2%

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

Weston Religion

No Religion

46.2%

Anglican

18.5%

Catholic

18.2%

Not stated

8.0%

Uniting Church

4.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.9%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Baptist

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Weston Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

44.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

32.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.4%

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

Weston Languages Spoken at Home

Other

50.0%

Gujarati

28.6%

Afrikaans

21.4%

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

Weston Employment

💼

Employed full-time

32.9% 948 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.3% 556 people

🔍

Unemployed

4.7% 135 people

🏠

Not in labour force

43.2% 1,245 people

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

Weston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.2%

Bachelor Degree

10.3%

Certificate I/II

4.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.2%

Postgraduate Degree

1.3%

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

Weston Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.1%

Community & Personal Service

15.6%

Clerical & Administrative

14.4%

Professionals

13.9%

Labourers

9.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.7%

Managers

8.7%

Sales Workers

6.5%

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

Weston Field of Study

Engineering

24.5%

Management & Commerce

21.3%

Society & Culture

12.7%

Health

10.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.7%

Architecture & Building

8.3%

Education

6.7%

Agriculture & Environment

2.4%

Information Technology

1.7%

Creative Arts

1.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.4%

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

Weston Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Weston Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

8.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.2%

$4,000+/wk

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Weston Marital Status

👤

Never married

40.0% 1,284

💍

Married

39.6% 1,271

↔️

Separated

4.4% 141

📋

Divorced

10.9% 350

🕊️

Widowed

5.2% 167

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Weston Ancestry

Australian

35.5%

English

33.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.3%

Scottish

7.7%

Irish

6.7%

German

2.8%

Other

2.4%

Dutch

0.8%

Italian

0.8%

Welsh

0.7%

Polish

0.6%

New Zealander

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Weston School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.9%

Secondary — Government

25.6%

Vocational Education

13.3%

Pre-school

10.9%

Primary — Catholic

8.1%

Secondary — Catholic

4.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.5%

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

Weston Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.6% 658

✅

No need for assistance

91.4% 7,002

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

Weston Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

9.1% 276

—

Not a volunteer

90.9% 2,741

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Weston Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

1.8%

$300-$449/mo

2.2%

$450-$599/mo

3.5%

$600-$799/mo

4.4%

$800-$999/mo

6.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

28.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Weston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.8%

Did not go to work

18.6%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

Truck

1.2%

Walked only

1.2%

Other

0.4%

Bus

0.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.2%

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

Weston Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.0%

1 vehicle

33.4%

2 vehicles

34.8%

3 vehicles

16.1%

4+ vehicles

10.7%

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

Weston Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.4%

2 bedrooms

17.7%

3 bedrooms

52.8%

4 bedrooms

22.4%

5 bedrooms

4.1%

6+ bedrooms

0.6%

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

Weston Population Mobility

12.3%

moved in the last year

37.6%

moved in the last 5 years

7.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Weston Indigenous Population

11.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

899

Indigenous residents

6,836

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Weston Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

585

Arthritis

195

Asthma

185

Diabetes

129

Lung condition

119

Heart disease

112

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Weston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

7.5%

$300-$399/wk

7.4%

$400-$499/wk

5.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Weston Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.4%

Couple — no children

24.8%

One parent — children under 15

15.0%

Couple — no children under 15

13.4%

One parent — no children under 15

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Weston Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.9% 119

👤

Never served

96.1% 2,911

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Weston Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.1% 452

—

Did not provide

84.9% 2,550

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Weston Children Ever Born

No children

25.9%

1 child

14.1%

2 children

32.1%

3 children

17.4%

4 children

7.6%

5+ children

2.9%

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

Weston When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

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

Weston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.8%

5–14 hours

27.9%

15–29 hours

12.6%

30+ hours

11.1%

Did not do domestic work

30.7%

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

Weston Household Size

1 person

22.4%

2 persons

34.5%

3 persons

16.6%

4 persons

15.7%

5 persons

7.3%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Weston Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,317

Moved from NSW

277

Moved — same area (SA2)

156

Moved from QLD

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

Weston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.4%

Step family — no other children

15.3%

Blended family — no other children

6.6%

Intact family — other children present

2.1%

Other couple — children only

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Weston Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 88 total

Other Against Property

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Other Against Person

Sexual Offences

Drug Offences

Robbery

Domestic Violence

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Weston Schools

schools nearby

government

929

avg ICSEA score

1,524

total students

Holy Spirit Primary School Catholic

Primary · 3-6 · 186 students

994

ICSEA

Holy Spirit Infants School Catholic

Primary · K-2 · 122 students

991

ICSEA

Abermain Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 257 students

917

ICSEA

Pelaw Main Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 115 students

901

ICSEA

Kurri Kurri Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 574 students

891

ICSEA

Weston Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 270 students

882

ICSEA

Alesco Secondary College - Abermain Campus Independent

Secondary

Aspect Hunter School, Abermain Satellite Independent

Primary

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

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Weston Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,343/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.8%

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

If you earn X in Weston

Your weekly income

≈ $5,820/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,023/wk

Rent share 23.8%

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Income: $656/wk Rent: $253/wk Save: $67/wk

South Tamworth

Income: $626/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $60/wk

Coonamble

Income: $641/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $130/wk

Wee Waa

Income: $689/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $120/wk

Ashmont

Income: $577/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $100/wk

North Albury

Income: $673/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $80/wk

Bellambi

Income: $611/wk Rent: $252/wk Save: $68/wk

Weston vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Mulgoa

Pop: 2,044 Income: $951/wk Rent: $450/wk

Bowenfels

Pop: 2,049 Income: $497/wk Rent: $185/wk

Freemans Reach

Pop: 2,049 Income: $877/wk Rent: $463/wk

Cundletown

Pop: 2,050 Income: $640/wk Rent: $350/wk

Aberdeen (NSW)

Pop: 2,051 Income: $716/wk Rent: $280/wk

Liberty Grove

Pop: 2,055 Income: $1,113/wk Rent: $600/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Weston

What is the population of Weston NSW?

The population of Weston NSW is 4,088 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 750.4 people per km².Weston is ranked #1,880 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Weston?

The median personal income in Weston NSW is $635 per week, or $33,020 per year.The median household income is $1,343 per week.Family income is $1,564 per week.Weston is ranked #6,527 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Weston?

Median rent in Weston NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 23.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Weston ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Weston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Weston NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Weston?

The median age in Weston NSW is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Weston a good suburb to live in?

Weston is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4,088.The median income is $635/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.8% 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: 14279. All dollar figures in AUD.