Suburbs Wrights Beach

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Wrights Beach NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wrights Beach NSW is 137 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wrights Beach is $840 per week ($43,680 per year). Median rent in Wrights Beach is $415 per week ($1,798 per month). Wrights Beach has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Wrights Beach has a population density of 233.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wrights Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wrights Beach is $1,677.

There were 3 recorded offences in Wrights Beach in 2024-25, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (2 offences).

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📍 Wrights Beach, New South Wales — 35.1153°S, 150.6666°E

Crime: Low Med High

Wrights Beach Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wrights Beach Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$840/wk
$43,680 per year
#2948 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$415/wk
$1,798 per month
#1663 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,677/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wrights Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (69) Female 50.0% (69)

Population Density

233.1
people per km²
137 people · 0.6 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,850
Family income/wk

Wrights Beach Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
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)

Wrights Beach Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
55.8% 24 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
44.2% 19 dwellings

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

Wrights Beach Country of Birth

Australia
94.2%
England
5.8%

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

Wrights Beach Religion

No Religion
49.6%
Anglican
14.5%
Catholic
13.0%
Not stated
10.7%
Christian (other)
4.6%
Lutheran
3.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.3%
Baptist
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wrights Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.9%

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

Wrights Beach Employment

💼
Employed full-time
39.0% 41 people
⏰
Employed part-time
16.2% 17 people
🔍
Unemployed
6.7% 7 people
🏠
Not in labour force
38.1% 40 people

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

Wrights Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.4%
Bachelor Degree
22.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
11.3%

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

Wrights Beach Occupation

Professionals
28.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
26.9%
Managers
17.3%
Clerical & Administrative
11.5%
Labourers
9.6%
Community & Personal Service
5.8%

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

Wrights Beach Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.4%
Engineering
20.4%
Health
18.4%
Education
16.3%
Architecture & Building
8.2%
Society & Culture
8.2%
Agriculture & Environment
6.1%

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

Wrights Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wrights Beach Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
19.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wrights Beach Marital Status

💍
Married
51.2% 63
📋
Divorced
10.6% 13
🕊️
Widowed
7.3% 9
👤
Never married
30.9% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wrights Beach Ancestry

English
35.3%
Australian
23.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
13.1%
Other
7.8%
Scottish
7.2%
Irish
5.2%
Dutch
3.3%
German
2.6%
Chinese
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wrights Beach School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
66.7%
Vocational Education
33.3%

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

Wrights Beach Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
1.6% 4
✅
No need for assistance
98.4% 239

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

Wrights Beach Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
14.0% 15
—
Not a volunteer
86.0% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wrights Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
50.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wrights Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.8%
Car (passenger)
11.1%
Walked only
5.6%
Did not go to work
5.6%

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

Wrights Beach Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.3%
1 vehicle
25.9%
2 vehicles
53.7%
3 vehicles
5.6%
4+ vehicles
5.6%

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

Wrights Beach Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
11.5%
3 bedrooms
44.2%
4 bedrooms
32.7%
5 bedrooms
11.5%

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

Wrights Beach Population Mobility

16.0%
moved in the last year
33.6%
moved in the last 5 years
7.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wrights Beach Indigenous Population

14.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
33
Indigenous residents
199
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wrights Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
9
Diabetes
8
Mental health
7
Asthma
6
Arthritis
5
Cancer
4

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

Wrights Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.4%
$300-$399/wk
7.9%
$400-$499/wk
7.9%
$650-$799/wk
11.2%
$800-$999/wk
15.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wrights Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.2%
Couple — no children under 15
25.0%
Couple — children under 15
22.1%
One parent — children under 15
4.8%
One parent — no children under 15
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wrights Beach Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
4.4% 5
🏅
Previously served
5.3% 6
👤
Never served
90.3% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wrights Beach Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
10.6% 12
—
Did not provide
89.4% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wrights Beach Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Wrights Beach When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
4
1971–1980
7
1981–1990
3
1991–2000
3

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

Wrights Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.0%
5–14 hours
34.6%
15–29 hours
6.7%
30+ hours
5.8%
Did not do domestic work
27.9%

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

Wrights Beach Household Size

1 person
27.5%
2 persons
51.0%
3 persons
7.8%
4 persons
13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wrights Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address
100
Moved from NSW
10
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

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

Wrights Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wrights Beach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Other Against Property
2
Sexual Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024

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

Wrights Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,680/wk
Median Rent $415/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.7%

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

If you earn X in Wrights Beach

≈ $7,280/month
Median rent $415/wk
Left after rent $1,265/wk
Rent share 24.7%

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Income: $686/wk Rent: $315/wk Save: $100/wk
Mittagong
Income: $751/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $15/wk
Boorowa
Income: $685/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $170/wk
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Income: $674/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $105/wk
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Income: $674/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $95/wk
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Income: $697/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $75/wk

Wrights Beach vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Chatham Valley
Pop: 69 Income: $675/wk Rent: $375/wk
Gidginbung
Pop: 69 Income: $754/wk Rent: $100/wk
Horseshoe Creek
Pop: 69 Income: $787/wk Rent: $238/wk
Lowther
Pop: 69 Income: $710/wk Rent: $355/wk
Rob Roy
Pop: 69 Income: $630/wk Rent: $313/wk
Rocky Plain (NSW)
Pop: 69 Income: $850/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wrights Beach

What is the population of Wrights Beach NSW?

The population of Wrights Beach NSW is 137 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 233.1 people per km².Wrights Beach is ranked #8,016 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wrights Beach?

The median personal income in Wrights Beach NSW is $840 per week, or $43,680 per year.The median household income is $1,680 per week.Family income is $1,850 per week.Wrights Beach is ranked #2,948 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wrights Beach?

Median rent in Wrights Beach NSW is $415 per week ($1,798 per month).Rent represents 24.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wrights Beach ranks #1,663 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wrights Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wrights Beach NSW is $1,677. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wrights Beach?

The median age in Wrights Beach NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wrights Beach a good suburb to live in?

Wrights Beach is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 137.The median income is $840/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.7% 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: 14446. All dollar figures in AUD.