Zara NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Zara NSW is 87 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Zara is $545 per week ($28,340 per year). Median rent in Zara is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Zara has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Zara has a population density of 8.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Zara is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Zara is $1,763.

There were 1 recorded offences in Zara in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Zara Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Zara Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$545/wk
$28,340 per year
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Median Rent
$440/wk
$1,907 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,763/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Zara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (40) Female 52.4% (44)

Population Density

8.3
people per km²
87 people · 10.5 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,771
Family income/wk

Zara 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Zara Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.1% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.9% 7 dwellings

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

Zara Country of Birth

Australia
91.7%
England
8.3%

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

Zara Religion

No Religion
53.8%
Not stated
12.5%
Christian (other)
12.5%
Catholic
11.3%
Buddhism
5.0%
Anglican
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Zara Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.0%

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

Zara Employment

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Employed full-time
34.0% 18 people
Employed part-time
15.1% 8 people
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Not in labour force
50.9% 27 people

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

Zara Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
56.7%
Bachelor Degree
26.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.7%

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

Zara Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
26.3%
Community & Personal Service
21.1%
Clerical & Administrative
21.1%
Managers
15.8%
Professionals
15.8%

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

Zara Field of Study

Engineering
28.6%
Architecture & Building
28.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
21.4%
Health
21.4%

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

Zara Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Zara Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
23.1%
$650-$799/wk
23.1%
$800-$999/wk
15.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Zara Marital Status

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Married
41.7% 30
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Separated
6.9% 5
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Divorced
12.5% 9
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Widowed
5.6% 4
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Never married
33.3% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Zara Ancestry

Australian
29.3%
English
27.3%
Other
14.1%
Irish
9.1%
Scottish
9.1%
Filipino
5.1%
German
3.0%
Italian
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Zara School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
50.0%
Secondary — Government
28.6%
Primary — Government
21.4%

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

Zara Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
9.0% 13
No need for assistance
91.0% 132

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

Zara Volunteering

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Volunteer
19.7% 13
Not a volunteer
80.3% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Zara Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
33.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
41.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Zara How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.2%
Did not go to work
27.8%

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

Zara Car Ownership

0 vehicles
14.8%
1 vehicle
11.1%
2 vehicles
22.2%
3 vehicles
18.5%
4+ vehicles
33.3%

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

Zara Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
13.0%
3 bedrooms
43.5%
4 bedrooms
26.1%
5 bedrooms
17.4%

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

Zara Population Mobility

22.5%
moved in the last year
34.8%
moved in the last 5 years
11.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Zara Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
160
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Zara Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Asthma
7
Lung condition
4
Heart disease
3

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

Zara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.8%
$1-$149/wk
6.7%
$150-$299/wk
11.1%
$300-$399/wk
8.9%
$500-$649/wk
6.7%
$650-$799/wk
15.6%
$800-$999/wk
15.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Zara Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
46.6%
Couple — no children
24.1%
Couple — no children under 15
15.5%
One parent — no children under 15
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Zara Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.1% 9
Did not provide
83.9% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Zara Children Ever Born

No children
40.9%
1 child
22.7%
2 children
22.7%
3 children
13.6%

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

Zara When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
1961–1970
6

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

Zara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.8%
5–14 hours
39.3%
15–29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
14.8%
Did not do domestic work
16.4%

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

Zara Household Size

1 person
22.2%
2 persons
37.0%
3 persons
11.1%
4 persons
11.1%
5 persons
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Zara Where Residents Moved From

Same address
55
Moved from NSW
12

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

Zara Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Zara Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Zara Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1005
avg ICSEA score
35
total students
Chillingham Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 35 students
1005
ICSEA

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

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Zara Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $440/wk
Rent-to-Income 27.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Zara

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $440/wk
Left after rent $1,185/wk
Rent share 27.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zara

What is the population of Zara NSW?

The population of Zara NSW is 87 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Zara?

The median personal income in Zara NSW is $545 per week, or $28,340 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,771 per week.

How much is rent in Zara?

Median rent in Zara NSW is $440 per week ($1,907 per month).Rent represents 27.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Zara?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Zara NSW is $1,763. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Zara?

The median age in Zara NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Zara a good suburb to live in?

Zara is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 87.The median income is $545/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.1% 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: 14541. All dollar figures in AUD.