Austinmer, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Austinmer NSW is 2,725 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Austinmer is $1,080 per week ($56,160 per year). Median rent in Austinmer is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Austinmer has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Austinmer has a population density of 812 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Austinmer is England. The most common religion is No religion (53.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Austinmer is $2,726.

There were 24 recorded offences in Austinmer in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (13 offences).

Population
2,725
Census 2021
Median income
$1,080/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$550/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

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

Austinmer vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Austinmer is $1,080 a week, 41% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 243rd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $550 a week, $165 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 21.3% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year 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.
MeasureAustinmerTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,080/wk$765/wk +41%$766/wk
Household income$2,586/wk$1,704/wk +52%$1,637/wk
Rent$550/wk$385/wk +43%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,726/mo$1,965/mo +39%$1,733/mo
Median age4243 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.3%22.6% −1.3 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 Austinmer, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Austinmer Population

2,725 residents at the 2021 Census.

Austinmer Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,080/wk
$56,160 per year
Ranked 789 of 14,663
Median Rent
$550/wk
$2,383 per month
Ranked 360 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,726/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Austinmer Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,586/wk
Median rent $550/wk
Rent to income 21.3%

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

Median rent in Austinmer against your income

About $11,206 a month
Median rent $550/wk
Left after rent $2,036/wk
Rent share 21.3%

Austinmer Schools

5
schools nearby
4
government
1114
avg ICSEA score
1,230
total students
Austinmer Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 227 students
1132
ICSEA
St Michael's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 183 students
1130
ICSEA
Thirroul Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 367 students
1119
ICSEA
Coledale Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 135 students
1118
ICSEA
Bulli Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 318 students
1069
ICSEA

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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People in Austinmer

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (1,346) Female 50.6% (1,381)

Population Density

812
people per km²
2,725 people · 3.4 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,955
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
5.8%
New Zealand
1.2%
United States of America
1.1%
Scotland
1.0%
South Africa
0.7%
Germany
0.6%
Ireland
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.7%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Italian
0.3%
French
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%
Hindi
0.2%
Punjabi
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
42.7%
Australian
38.6%
Irish
18.3%
Scottish
13.2%
German
4.6%
Italian
4.5%
Dutch
2.6%
Australian Aboriginal
1.9%
Welsh
1.5%
Polish
1.4%
New Zealander
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
53.2%
Catholic
18.6%
Anglican
13.2%
Not stated
4.8%
Uniting Church
1.8%
Christian (other)
1.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.0%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.9% 1,152
Separated
2.3% 50
Divorced
7.4% 162
Widowed
3.9% 86
Never married
33.4% 728

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.5%
Couple: no children
25.6%
Couple: no children under 15
19.1%
One parent: no children under 15
5.2%
One parent: children under 15
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
17.0%
2 persons
34.0%
3 persons
18.3%
4 persons
19.7%
5 persons
9.2%
6+ persons
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Austinmer

Housing Tenure

Of the 953 occupied private dwellings in Austinmer at the 2021 Census, 19.3% were rented, 44.9% owned outright and 34.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.3% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
44.9% 428 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
34.2% 326 dwellings
Rented
19.3% 184 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.7% 7 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
9.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.4%
2 bedrooms
13.7%
3 bedrooms
42.1%
4 bedrooms
30.1%
5 bedrooms
9.4%
6+ bedrooms
2.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.6%
$300-$449/mo
1.3%
$450-$599/mo
2.6%
$600-$799/mo
1.3%
$800-$999/mo
5.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
6.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
19.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
28.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.1%
1 vehicle
32.0%
2 vehicles
44.6%
3 vehicles
14.4%
4+ vehicles
6.9%

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

Work, income and education in Austinmer

Employment

Employed full-time
34.3% 686 people
Employed part-time
24.6% 492 people
Unemployed
2.7% 53 people
Not in labour force
38.4% 767 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
48.4%
Managers
17.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.0%
Clerical & Administrative
9.5%
Community & Personal Service
7.8%
Sales Workers
2.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.2%
Labourers
1.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
0.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
4.2%
$800-$999/wk
4.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.3%
$4,000+/wk
30.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.3%
$1-$149/wk
4.0%
$150-$299/wk
5.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.5%
$3,500+/wk
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.7%
Did not go to work
27.1%
Walked only
2.8%
Car (passenger)
2.8%
Train
1.8%
Bicycle
0.7%
Truck
0.4%
Other
0.4%
Bus
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
77.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.2%

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
39.7%
Postgraduate Degree
20.9%
Certificate III/IV
16.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.1%
Certificate I/II
1.5%

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

Field of Study

Society & Culture
17.8%
Management & Commerce
16.5%
Health
15.0%
Creative Arts
10.8%
Engineering
10.7%
Education
10.1%
Architecture & Building
6.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.5%
Agriculture & Environment
3.4%
Information Technology
2.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
37.8%
Secondary: Government
18.1%
Pre-school
12.2%
Secondary: Catholic
11.7%
Vocational Education
9.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.5%
Primary: Catholic
4.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.7%

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
94.4%
Has need for assistance
2.9%
Need for assistance not stated
2.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
204
Asthma
98
Arthritis
83
Heart disease
59
Diabetes
39
Cancer
37
Lung condition
25
Stroke
25
Kidney disease
13
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.6% 288
Did not provide
86.4% 1,832

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
23.0% 490
Not a volunteer
77.0% 1,637

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 8
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
2.2% 47
Never served
97.3% 2,075

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.4%
1 child
13.2%
2 children
31.6%
3 children
19.3%
4 children
3.8%
5+ children
0.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
13
1951: 1960
31
1961: 1970
69
1971: 1980
62
1981: 1990
72
1991: 2000
55
2001: 2010
62
2011: 2015
59
2016
15
2017
8
2018
11
2019
4
2020
8
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

12.1%
moved in the last year
33.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,314
Moved from NSW
187
Moved: same area (SA2)
94
Moved from overseas
23
Moved from VIC
9
Moved from QLD
7
Moved from ACT
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5: 14 hours
35.6%
15: 29 hours
20.4%
30+ hours
10.4%
Did not do domestic work
13.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.4%
Step family: no other children
7.3%
Blended family: no other children
2.5%
Other couple: children only
1.0%
Intact family: other children present
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Austinmer Crime Statistics

24 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
13
Traffic
4
Other Against Person
3
Weapons
2
Assault
1
Sexual Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Austinmer

The closest suburb to Austinmer is Thirroul, 1.8 km away.

Thirroul
1.8 km away · income $974/wk · rent $540/wk
Coledale
2.1 km away · income $1,001/wk · rent $600/wk
Bulli
3.8 km away · income $952/wk · rent $370/wk
Woonona
5.8 km away · income $788/wk · rent $395/wk
Russell Vale
6.5 km away · income $769/wk · rent $400/wk
Bellambi
7.5 km away · income $611/wk · rent $252/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Austinmer

What is the population of Austinmer NSW?

The population of Austinmer NSW is 2,725 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 812 people per km². Austinmer is ranked #2,573 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Austinmer?

The median personal income in Austinmer NSW is $1,080 per week, or $56,160 per year. The median household income is $2,586 per week. Family income is $2,955 per week. Austinmer is ranked #789 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Austinmer?

Median rent in Austinmer NSW is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Austinmer ranks #360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Austinmer?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Austinmer NSW is $2,726. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Austinmer?

The median age in Austinmer NSW is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Austinmer a good suburb to live in?

Austinmer is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,725. The median income is $1,080/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10109. All dollar figures in AUD.