Adamstown, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Adamstown NSW is 6,335 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Adamstown is $925 per week ($48,100 per year). Median rent in Adamstown is $395 per week ($1,712 per month). Adamstown has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Adamstown has a population density of 2,076 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Adamstown is England. The most common religion is No religion (47.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Macedonian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Adamstown is $2,100.

There were 153 recorded offences in Adamstown in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (65 offences).

Population
6,335
Census 2021
Median income
$925/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$395/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

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

Adamstown vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Adamstown is $925 a week, 21% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 533rd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $395 a week, $10 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 21.1% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 36, 7 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.
MeasureAdamstownTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$925/wk$765/wk +21%$766/wk
Household income$1,875/wk$1,704/wk +10%$1,637/wk
Rent$395/wk$385/wk +3%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,100/mo$1,965/mo +7%$1,733/mo
Median age3643 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.1%22.6% −1.5 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 Adamstown, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Adamstown Population

6,335 residents at the 2021 Census.

Adamstown Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$925/wk
$48,100 per year
Ranked 1,850 of 14,663
Median Rent
$395/wk
$1,712 per month
Ranked 2,200 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,100/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Adamstown Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,875/wk
Median rent $395/wk
Rent to income 21.1%

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

Median rent in Adamstown against your income

About $8,125 a month
Median rent $395/wk
Left after rent $1,480/wk
Rent share 21.1%

Adamstown Schools

29
schools nearby
20
government
1067
avg ICSEA score
12,279
total students
Merewether High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,080 students
1206
ICSEA
Hamilton South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 362 students
1139
ICSEA
Holy Family Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 198 students
1132
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
Hamilton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 306 students
1106
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
St Francis Xavier's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 959 students
1096
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
Islington Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 159 students
1090
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 29 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, with a map

Adamstown Map

Adamstown, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Adamstown, New South Wales: 32.9392°S, 151.7255°E

Adamstown Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (29)

People in Adamstown

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (3,079) Female 51.4% (3,261)

Population Density

2,076
people per km²
6,335 people · 3.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,438
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
2.0%
New Zealand
1.1%
North Macedonia
0.8%
China
0.6%
United States of America
0.6%
India
0.5%
Nepal
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Macedonian
1.2%
Mandarin
0.9%
Greek
0.5%
Spanish
0.4%
Italian
0.4%
Tagalog
0.3%
Hindi
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
41.7%
Australian
40.4%
Irish
14.1%
Scottish
11.6%
German
4.2%
Italian
3.6%
Australian Aboriginal
2.9%
Macedonian
1.7%
Chinese
1.6%
Greek
1.3%
Dutch
1.2%

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
47.1%
Catholic
21.1%
Anglican
11.0%
Not stated
5.1%
Uniting Church
2.8%
Christian (other)
2.5%
Eastern Orthodox
2.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
37.1% 1,959
Separated
3.0% 159
Divorced
10.0% 528
Widowed
4.2% 222
Never married
45.6% 2,406

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.9%
Couple: no children
28.1%
Couple: no children under 15
15.1%
One parent: no children under 15
7.7%
One parent: children under 15
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
29.6%
2 persons
33.0%
3 persons
16.5%
4 persons
14.0%
5 persons
5.3%
6+ persons
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Adamstown

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,531 occupied private dwellings in Adamstown at the 2021 Census, 39.5% were rented, 27.1% owned outright and 30.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.5% 37 dwellings
Owned outright
27.1% 686 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
30.9% 781 dwellings
Rented
39.5% 1,001 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 25 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
79.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
10.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.7%
2 bedrooms
33.0%
3 bedrooms
39.2%
4 bedrooms
18.8%
5 bedrooms
3.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.9%
$300-$449/mo
2.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
2.4%
$800-$999/mo
5.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
20.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.8%
1 vehicle
38.6%
2 vehicles
37.2%
3 vehicles
11.2%
4+ vehicles
5.2%

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

Work, income and education in Adamstown

Employment

Employed full-time
42.3% 2,045 people
Employed part-time
25.2% 1,219 people
Unemployed
3.3% 159 people
Not in labour force
29.3% 1,417 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
40.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.5%
Managers
13.1%
Clerical & Administrative
12.4%
Community & Personal Service
10.4%
Sales Workers
4.2%
Labourers
3.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
6.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
4.6%
$800-$999/wk
6.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.3%
$4,000+/wk
14.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.5%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.8%
$400-$499/wk
4.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500+/wk
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.1%
Did not go to work
20.6%
Car (passenger)
3.7%
Walked only
2.8%
Bus
1.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Bicycle
0.8%
Other
0.7%
Truck
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Train
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.4%

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
36.3%
Certificate III/IV
30.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.0%
Postgraduate Degree
10.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.7%
Certificate I/II
1.9%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.3%
Health
16.2%
Engineering
16.1%
Society & Culture
12.8%
Education
10.0%
Architecture & Building
6.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.4%
Creative Arts
5.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.8%
Information Technology
1.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
23.9%
Secondary: Government
22.3%
Primary: Catholic
14.2%
Vocational Education
12.3%
Pre-school
11.9%
Secondary: Catholic
8.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.5%

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
91.0%
Has need for assistance
5.2%
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
726
Asthma
229
Arthritis
191
Diabetes
138
Heart disease
131
Lung condition
110
Kidney disease
70
Cancer
70
Stroke
51
Dementia
18

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.0% 706
Did not provide
86.0% 4,326

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.9% 751
Not a volunteer
85.1% 4,290

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
2.0% 102
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 11
Previously served
2.2% 111
Never served
95.6% 4,825

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
42.9%
1 child
12.4%
2 children
26.0%
3 children
15.0%
4 children
3.5%
5+ children
0.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
42
1961: 1970
99
1971: 1980
74
1981: 1990
67
1991: 2000
67
2001: 2010
145
2011: 2015
98
2016
24
2017
35
2018
28
2019
28
2020
19

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

Population Mobility

19.5%
moved in the last year
47.1%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,837
Moved from NSW
879
Moved: same area (SA2)
143
Moved from overseas
40
Moved from QLD
35
Moved from VIC
21
Moved from ACT
10
Moved from NT
9
Moved from SA
7
Moved from WA
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.0%
5: 14 hours
33.2%
15: 29 hours
11.8%
30+ hours
7.0%
Did not do domestic work
24.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.0%
Step family: no other children
8.3%
Blended family: no other children
3.2%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Adamstown Crime Statistics

153 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
65
Other Against Property
17
Traffic
14
Drug Offences
12
Property Damage
11
Weapons
10
Other Against Person
9
Assault
7
Sexual Offences
7
Robbery
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

The closest suburb to Adamstown is Merewether Heights, 1.1 km away.

Merewether Heights
1.1 km away · income $1,159/wk · rent $580/wk
New Lambton
1.8 km away · income $914/wk · rent $395/wk
Adamstown Heights
1.8 km away · income $983/wk · rent $475/wk
Merewether
1.8 km away · income $1,102/wk · rent $420/wk
Broadmeadow
2.0 km away · income $886/wk · rent $400/wk
Hamilton South
2.2 km away · income $770/wk · rent $162/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Adamstown

What is the population of Adamstown NSW?

The population of Adamstown NSW is 6,335 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,076 people per km². Adamstown is ranked #1,225 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Adamstown?

The median personal income in Adamstown NSW is $925 per week, or $48,100 per year. The median household income is $1,875 per week. Family income is $2,438 per week. Adamstown is ranked #1,850 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Adamstown?

Median rent in Adamstown NSW is $395 per week ($1,712 per month). Rent represents 21.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Adamstown ranks #2,200 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Adamstown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Adamstown NSW is $2,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Adamstown?

The median age in Adamstown NSW is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Adamstown a good suburb to live in?

Adamstown is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 6,335. The median income is $925/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.1% 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: 10016. All dollar figures in AUD.