Adamstown Heights, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Adamstown Heights NSW is 5,621 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Adamstown Heights is $983 per week ($51,116 per year). Median rent in Adamstown Heights is $475 per week ($2,058 per month). Adamstown Heights has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Adamstown Heights has a population density of 2,348 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Adamstown Heights is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Macedonian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Adamstown Heights is $2,201.

There were 41 recorded offences in Adamstown Heights in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (18 offences).

Population
5,621
Census 2021
Median income
$983/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$475/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

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

Adamstown Heights vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Adamstown Heights is $983 a week, 28% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 380th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $475 a week, $90 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 20.4% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 39, 4 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.
MeasureAdamstown HeightsTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$983/wk$765/wk +28%$766/wk
Household income$2,325/wk$1,704/wk +36%$1,637/wk
Rent$475/wk$385/wk +23%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,201/mo$1,965/mo +12%$1,733/mo
Median age3943 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.4%22.6% −2.2 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 Adamstown Heights, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Adamstown Heights Population

5,621 residents at the 2021 Census.

Adamstown Heights Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$983/wk
$51,116 per year
Ranked 1,320 of 14,663
Median Rent
$475/wk
$2,058 per month
Ranked 822 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,201/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Adamstown Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,325/wk
Median rent $475/wk
Rent to income 20.4%

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

Median rent in Adamstown Heights against your income

About $10,075 a month
Median rent $475/wk
Left after rent $1,850/wk
Rent share 20.4%

Adamstown Heights Schools

28
schools nearby
21
government
1053
avg ICSEA score
10,618
total students
Merewether High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,080 students
1206
ICSEA
Merewether Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 269 students
1129
ICSEA
New Lambton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 538 students
1108
ICSEA
St Columba's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 168 students
1107
ICSEA
St James' Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 334 students
1104
ICSEA
Belair Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 409 students
1103
ICSEA
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 361 students
1102
ICSEA
St Therese's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 543 students
1100
ICSEA
New Lambton Heights Infants School Government
Primary · K-2 · 55 students
1100
ICSEA
New Lambton South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 462 students
1095
ICSEA
Trinity Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-11 · 849 students
1090
ICSEA
Hunter School of Performing Arts Government
Combined · K-12 · 1,094 students
1085
ICSEA
Adamstown Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 439 students
1078
ICSEA
Kahibah Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 291 students
1076
ICSEA
Charlestown South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 235 students
1075
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 28 schools.

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

All schools near Adamstown Heights, with a map

Adamstown Heights Map

Adamstown Heights, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Adamstown Heights, New South Wales: 32.9488°S, 151.7097°E

Adamstown Heights Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (28)

People in Adamstown Heights

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (2,824) Female 49.8% (2,803)

Population Density

2,348
people per km²
5,621 people · 2.4 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,671
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
2.5%
North Macedonia
1.3%
New Zealand
1.1%
Italy
0.7%
China
0.5%
Thailand
0.5%
United States of America
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Macedonian
1.7%
Greek
0.8%
Italian
0.7%
Mandarin
0.6%
Spanish
0.5%
Thai
0.4%
Cantonese
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
42.1%
Australian
41.9%
Irish
14.2%
Scottish
12.0%
German
4.0%
Italian
3.4%
Australian Aboriginal
2.8%
Macedonian
2.4%
Chinese
1.8%
Welsh
1.6%
Greek
1.4%

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
45.4%
Catholic
21.1%
Anglican
11.9%
Uniting Church
3.6%
Not stated
3.4%
Eastern Orthodox
3.1%
Christian (other)
2.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.0% 2,413
Separated
2.2% 98
Divorced
6.6% 288
Widowed
5.3% 231
Never married
31.0% 1,360

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
49.8%
Couple: no children
24.3%
Couple: no children under 15
16.5%
One parent: no children under 15
5.1%
One parent: children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
17.8%
2 persons
33.2%
3 persons
16.0%
4 persons
22.0%
5 persons
8.5%
6+ persons
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Adamstown Heights

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,991 occupied private dwellings in Adamstown Heights at the 2021 Census, 15.1% were rented, 43.3% owned outright and 40.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.7% 13 dwellings
Owned outright
43.3% 862 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
40.1% 798 dwellings
Rented
15.1% 301 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 16 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.1%
2 bedrooms
7.1%
3 bedrooms
48.1%
4 bedrooms
35.2%
5 bedrooms
7.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.5%
$300-$449/mo
2.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
2.3%
$800-$999/mo
2.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
20.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.7%
1 vehicle
27.0%
2 vehicles
48.3%
3 vehicles
13.5%
4+ vehicles
7.4%

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

Work, income and education in Adamstown Heights

Employment

Employed full-time
38.9% 1,593 people
Employed part-time
25.7% 1,053 people
Unemployed
2.1% 86 people
Not in labour force
33.4% 1,368 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
41.0%
Managers
16.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.7%
Clerical & Administrative
11.1%
Community & Personal Service
9.5%
Sales Workers
3.6%
Labourers
3.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.4%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
5.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.7%
$4,000+/wk
20.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.0%
$1-$149/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.5%
$3,500+/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.8%
Did not go to work
22.7%
Car (passenger)
3.7%
Walked only
2.2%
Bicycle
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Other
0.6%
Bus
0.5%
Truck
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
69.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.1%

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

Bachelor Degree
37.3%
Certificate III/IV
26.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.6%
Postgraduate Degree
11.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.4%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.4%
Health
15.9%
Engineering
14.9%
Society & Culture
12.2%
Education
10.5%
Architecture & Building
7.1%
Creative Arts
4.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.4%
Information Technology
2.3%
Agriculture & Environment
2.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.4%
Secondary: Government
21.9%
Pre-school
13.0%
Primary: Catholic
10.1%
Vocational Education
7.1%
Secondary: Catholic
6.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.3%

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
93.5%
Has need for assistance
4.3%
Need for assistance not stated
2.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
513
Asthma
237
Arthritis
210
Heart disease
126
Diabetes
106
Cancer
92
Kidney disease
56
Lung condition
55
Stroke
48
Dementia
7

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.0% 602
Did not provide
86.0% 3,690

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.8% 765
Not a volunteer
82.2% 3,527

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 12
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 9
Previously served
3.3% 141
Never served
96.2% 4,141

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.8%
1 child
10.1%
2 children
37.3%
3 children
19.6%
4 children
3.9%
5+ children
0.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
28
1951: 1960
54
1961: 1970
111
1971: 1980
91
1981: 1990
97
1991: 2000
47
2001: 2010
160
2011: 2015
83
2016
9
2017
19
2018
20
2019
18
2020
12

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

Population Mobility

11.6%
moved in the last year
33.1%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,819
Moved from NSW
474
Moved: same area (SA2)
83
Moved from overseas
44
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from VIC
9
Moved from TAS
4
Moved from WA
3
Moved from ACT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.8%
5: 14 hours
33.9%
15: 29 hours
16.2%
30+ hours
8.9%
Did not do domestic work
18.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
90.3%
Step family: no other children
6.7%
Blended family: no other children
2.2%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Adamstown Heights Crime Statistics

41 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
18
Assault
7
Other Against Person
4
Property Damage
4
Weapons
3
Other Against Property
3
Drug Offences
1
Sexual Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Adamstown Heights

The closest suburb to Adamstown Heights is Kotara, 1.2 km away.

Kotara
1.2 km away · income $927/wk · rent $460/wk
Kahibah
1.5 km away · income $932/wk · rent $400/wk
Kotara South
1.7 km away · income $935/wk · rent $378/wk
Adamstown
1.8 km away · income $925/wk · rent $395/wk
Merewether Heights
2.3 km away · income $1,159/wk · rent $580/wk
New Lambton
2.3 km away · income $914/wk · rent $395/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Adamstown Heights

What is the population of Adamstown Heights NSW?

The population of Adamstown Heights NSW is 5,621 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,348 people per km². Adamstown Heights is ranked #1,406 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Adamstown Heights?

The median personal income in Adamstown Heights NSW is $983 per week, or $51,116 per year. The median household income is $2,325 per week. Family income is $2,671 per week. Adamstown Heights is ranked #1,320 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Adamstown Heights?

Median rent in Adamstown Heights NSW is $475 per week ($2,058 per month). Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Adamstown Heights ranks #822 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Adamstown Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Adamstown Heights NSW is $2,201. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Adamstown Heights?

The median age in Adamstown Heights NSW is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Adamstown Heights a good suburb to live in?

Adamstown Heights is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 5,621. The median income is $983/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% 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: 10017. All dollar figures in AUD.