Widden NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Widden NSW is 87 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Widden is $1,145 per week ($59,540 per year). Median rent in Widden is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Widden has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Widden has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (27% of residents).

There were 7 recorded offences in Widden in 2025-26, a rate of 80 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (3 offences).

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Widden Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Widden Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,145/wk
$59,540 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
29years
9 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Widden Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (47) Female 48.4% (44)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
87 people · 590.7 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,625
Family income/wk

Widden Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Widden Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 5 dwellings

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

Widden Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Widden Religion

Anglican
26.8%
Catholic
23.2%
Not stated
22.0%
No Religion
20.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.7%
Christian (other)
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Widden Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
78.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.4%

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

Widden Employment

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Employed full-time
86.4% 51 people
Employed part-time
13.6% 8 people

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

Widden Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
62.1%
Bachelor Degree
20.7%
Certificate I/II
17.2%

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

Widden Occupation

Labourers
51.5%
Clerical & Administrative
21.2%
Managers
9.1%
Professionals
9.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.1%

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

Widden Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
43.8%
Engineering
21.9%
Management & Commerce
21.9%
Health
12.5%

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

Widden Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Widden Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
28.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
21.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.3%
$4,000+/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Widden Marital Status

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Married
20.3% 16
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Separated
5.1% 4
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Divorced
8.9% 7
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Never married
65.8% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Widden Ancestry

English
33.3%
Australian
25.5%
Irish
17.6%
German
5.9%
Other
5.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.9%
Scottish
3.9%
Maltese
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Widden School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Widden Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 145

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

Widden Volunteering

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Volunteer
4.6% 3
Not a volunteer
95.4% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Widden How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.8%
Walked only
13.5%
Other
5.8%

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

Widden Car Ownership

1 vehicle
40.5%
2 vehicles
32.4%
3 vehicles
16.2%
4+ vehicles
10.8%

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

Widden Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
15.0%
2 bedrooms
25.0%
3 bedrooms
37.5%
4 bedrooms
22.5%

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

Widden Population Mobility

34.7%
moved in the last year
62.9%
moved in the last 5 years
1.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
78.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Widden Indigenous Population

6.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
142
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Widden Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
6
Arthritis
5

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

Widden Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
8.0%
$800-$999/wk
16.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
36.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Widden Family Structure

Couple — no children
53.3%
Couple — children under 15
37.8%
Couple — no children under 15
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Widden Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Widden Children Ever Born

No children
70.8%
1 child
12.5%
2 children
16.7%

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

Widden When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
4
2001–2010
7
2011–2015
5
2016
3
2018
4
2019
8

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

Widden Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
35.0%
5–14 hours
31.7%
15–29 hours
5.0%
Did not do domestic work
28.3%

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

Widden Household Size

1 person
50.0%
2 persons
39.3%
3 persons
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Widden Where Residents Moved From

Same address
49
Moved — same area (SA2)
11
Moved from NSW
9
Moved from overseas
3

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

Widden Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Other Against Property
3
Other Against Person
2
Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Widden Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,937/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.5%

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

If you earn X in Widden

≈ $8,394/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,637/wk
Rent share 15.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Widden vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Widden

What is the population of Widden NSW?

The population of Widden NSW is 87 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Widden?

The median personal income in Widden NSW is $1,145 per week, or $59,540 per year.The median household income is $1,937 per week.Family income is $2,625 per week.

How much is rent in Widden?

Median rent in Widden NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 15.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Widden?

The median age in Widden NSW is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Widden a good suburb to live in?

Widden is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 87.The median income is $1,145/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14303. All dollar figures in AUD.