Abermain, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Abermain NSW is 2,544 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Abermain is $667 per week ($34,684 per year). Median rent in Abermain is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Abermain has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Abermain has a population density of 165 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Abermain is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Abermain is $1,430.

There were 66 recorded offences in Abermain in 2025-26, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (15 offences).

Population
2,544
Census 2021
Median income
$667/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Abermain vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Abermain is $667 a week, 13% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,493rd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, $65 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 22.1% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 37, 6 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureAbermainTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$667/wk$765/wk −13%$766/wk
Household income$1,449/wk$1,704/wk −15%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$385/wk −17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,430/mo$1,965/mo −27%$1,733/mo
Median age3743 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.1%22.6% −0.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Abermain, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Abermain Population

2,544 residents at the 2021 Census.

Abermain Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$667/wk
$34,684 per year
Ranked 6,038 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,430/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Abermain Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,449/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 22.1%

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

Median rent in Abermain against your income

About $6,279 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,129/wk
Rent share 22.1%

Abermain Schools

5
schools nearby
2
government
930
avg ICSEA score
649
total students
Holy Spirit Infants School Catholic
Primary · K-2 · 122 students
991
ICSEA
Abermain Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 257 students
917
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: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Abermain Map

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Abermain, New South Wales: 32.8230°S, 151.4361°E

Abermain Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (5)

People in Abermain

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (1,311) Female 48.5% (1,235)

Population Density

165
people per km²
2,544 people · 15.4 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,771
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
1.1%
New Zealand
0.7%
Scotland
0.5%
South Africa
0.3%
Germany
0.2%
Wales
0.2%
United States of America
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
0.2%
Portuguese
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
50.0%
English
45.3%
Australian Aboriginal
10.6%
Scottish
10.3%
Irish
8.0%
German
4.5%
Italian
1.1%
Polish
0.8%
Welsh
0.8%
New Zealander
0.8%
Dutch
0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
45.6%
Anglican
18.0%
Catholic
17.3%
Not stated
4.8%
Uniting Church
4.2%
Christian (other)
2.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.0%
Baptist
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

11.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
41.8% 825
Separated
5.0% 98
Divorced
10.4% 205
Widowed
5.0% 99
Never married
37.8% 747

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.0%
Couple: no children
22.6%
Couple: no children under 15
15.9%
One parent: children under 15
13.4%
One parent: no children under 15
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.4%
2 persons
31.8%
3 persons
16.4%
4 persons
17.1%
5 persons
8.0%
6+ persons
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Abermain

Housing Tenure

Of the 892 occupied private dwellings in Abermain at the 2021 Census, 19.1% were rented, 35.2% owned outright and 42.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.7% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
35.2% 314 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
42.9% 383 dwellings
Rented
19.1% 170 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.1%
2 bedrooms
16.3%
3 bedrooms
51.4%
4 bedrooms
23.8%
5 bedrooms
5.4%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.4%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$450-$599/mo
3.4%
$600-$799/mo
3.6%
$800-$999/mo
8.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.2%
1 vehicle
30.8%
2 vehicles
36.3%
3 vehicles
17.3%
4+ vehicles
13.4%

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

Work, income and education in Abermain

Employment

Employed full-time
33.4% 598 people
Employed part-time
21.9% 393 people
Unemployed
4.6% 83 people
Not in labour force
40.0% 717 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.4%
Community & Personal Service
14.4%
Professionals
13.6%
Clerical & Administrative
13.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.5%
Managers
9.1%
Labourers
7.9%
Sales Workers
4.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
1.0%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
8.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
6.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.4%
$4,000+/wk
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.2%
$150-$299/wk
8.2%
$300-$399/wk
6.4%
$400-$499/wk
6.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
12.6%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.1%
$3,500+/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.6%
Did not go to work
19.3%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Walked only
1.2%
Truck
1.0%
Bus
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Bicycle
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
46.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
31.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.8%
Bachelor Degree
10.9%
Certificate I/II
4.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.7%
Postgraduate Degree
0.6%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
28.8%
Management & Commerce
20.5%
Health
11.8%
Society & Culture
11.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.6%
Architecture & Building
7.4%
Education
6.3%
Agriculture & Environment
2.5%
Creative Arts
1.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
0.6%
Information Technology
0.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
37.9%
Secondary: Government
20.9%
Vocational Education
13.7%
Pre-school
11.7%
Primary: Catholic
4.9%
Secondary: Catholic
4.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.1%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.9%
Has need for assistance
8.3%
Need for assistance not stated
3.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
359
Asthma
153
Arthritis
121
Diabetes
96
Heart disease
90
Lung condition
74
Stroke
43
Kidney disease
42
Cancer
42
Dementia
7

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.5% 292
Did not provide
84.5% 1,596

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
9.3% 175
Not a volunteer
90.7% 1,711

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.9% 55
Never served
97.1% 1,829

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
22.9%
1 child
12.4%
2 children
34.0%
3 children
20.3%
4 children
9.0%
5+ children
1.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
9
1961: 1970
23
1971: 1980
12
1981: 1990
8
1991: 2000
4
2001: 2010
13
2011: 2015
8
2018
5
2019
5

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

Population Mobility

12.9%
moved in the last year
34.8%
moved in the last 5 years
7.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,110
Moved from NSW
217
Moved: same area (SA2)
79
Moved from QLD
8
Moved from overseas
4
Moved from WA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.0%
5: 14 hours
27.9%
15: 29 hours
13.1%
30+ hours
10.4%
Did not do domestic work
32.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.3%
Step family: no other children
13.3%
Blended family: no other children
5.3%
Other couple: children only
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Abermain Crime Statistics

66 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
15
Other Against Person
12
Other Against Property
10
Property Damage
8
Assault
7
Weapons
6
Drug Offences
5
Sexual Offences
3

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Abermain

The closest suburb to Abermain is Weston (NSW), 2.3 km away.

Weston (NSW)
2.3 km away · income $635/wk · rent $320/wk
Kurri Kurri
4.2 km away · income $636/wk · rent $320/wk
Pelaw Main
4.6 km away · income $626/wk · rent $310/wk
Aberdare
5.6 km away · income $640/wk · rent $303/wk
Cessnock
6.6 km away · income $588/wk · rent $320/wk
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6.6 km away · income $907/wk · rent $420/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abermain

What is the population of Abermain NSW?

The population of Abermain NSW is 2,544 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 165 people per km². Abermain is ranked #2,694 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Abermain?

The median personal income in Abermain NSW is $667 per week, or $34,684 per year. The median household income is $1,449 per week. Family income is $1,771 per week. Abermain is ranked #6,038 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Abermain?

Median rent in Abermain NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 22.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Abermain ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Abermain?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Abermain NSW is $1,430. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Abermain?

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

Is Abermain a good suburb to live in?

Abermain is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,544. The median income is $667/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.1% 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: 10010. All dollar figures in AUD.