Batlow, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Batlow NSW is 1,270 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Batlow is $602 per week ($31,304 per year). Median rent in Batlow is $180 per week ($780 per month). Batlow has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Batlow has a population density of 7.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Batlow is England. The most common religion is No religion (35.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Thai. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Batlow is $867.

There were 19 recorded offences in Batlow in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (6 offences).

Population
1,270
Census 2021
Median income
$602/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$180/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
49years
Census 2021

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

Batlow vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Batlow is $602 a week, 21% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,738th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $180 a week, $205 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 16.9% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 49, 6 years older 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.
MeasureBatlowTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$602/wk$765/wk −21%$766/wk
Household income$1,064/wk$1,704/wk −38%$1,637/wk
Rent$180/wk$385/wk −53%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$867/mo$1,965/mo −56%$1,733/mo
Median age4943 +6 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.9%22.6% −5.7 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 Batlow, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Batlow Population

1,270 residents at the 2021 Census.

Batlow Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$602/wk
$31,304 per year
Ranked 7,049 of 14,663
Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
Ranked 7,868 of 14,663
Median Age
49years
11 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Batlow Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,064/wk
Median rent $180/wk
Rent to income 16.9%

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

Median rent in Batlow against your income

About $4,611 a month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $884/wk
Rent share 16.9%

Batlow Map

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People in Batlow

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.3% (655) Female 48.7% (622)

Population Density

7.6
people per km²
1,270 people · 167.0 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,412
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
2.1%
Thailand
2.0%
New Zealand
1.7%
Germany
0.7%
Taiwan
0.7%
China
0.6%
Malaysia
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

Thai
1.7%
Mandarin
1.7%
German
0.4%
Italian
0.4%
Cantonese
0.3%
Korean
0.2%
Afrikaans
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
40.4%
English
39.1%
Irish
11.3%
Scottish
9.8%
German
5.7%
Australian Aboriginal
4.8%
Chinese
1.5%
Italian
1.2%
Dutch
0.9%
Welsh
0.9%
New Zealander
0.8%

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
35.6%
Anglican
20.9%
Catholic
18.0%
Not stated
10.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.2%
Buddhism
2.7%
Uniting Church
2.6%
Christian (other)
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
42.9% 452
Separated
4.6% 48
Divorced
11.0% 116
Widowed
8.3% 87
Never married
33.3% 351

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
40.1%
Couple: children under 15
32.0%
One parent: children under 15
11.6%
Couple: no children under 15
11.2%
One parent: no children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
32.1%
2 persons
40.7%
3 persons
11.2%
4 persons
8.7%
5 persons
5.1%
6+ persons
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Batlow

Housing Tenure

Of the 509 occupied private dwellings in Batlow at the 2021 Census, 19.3% were rented, 49.1% owned outright and 26.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.8% 14 dwellings
Owned outright
49.1% 250 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
26.9% 137 dwellings
Rented
19.3% 98 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 6 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.8%
2 bedrooms
21.0%
3 bedrooms
52.3%
4 bedrooms
19.2%
5 bedrooms
3.6%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.7%
$300-$449/mo
3.2%
$450-$599/mo
3.2%
$600-$799/mo
17.7%
$800-$999/mo
23.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
25.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
4.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
7.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.0%
1 vehicle
34.3%
2 vehicles
36.1%
3 vehicles
14.7%
4+ vehicles
10.9%

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

Work, income and education in Batlow

Employment

Employed full-time
32.4% 300 people
Employed part-time
17.0% 158 people
Unemployed
3.1% 29 people
Not in labour force
47.5% 440 people

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

Occupation

Labourers
18.4%
Managers
18.0%
Community & Personal Service
17.7%
Professionals
15.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.7%
Clerical & Administrative
9.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.9%
Sales Workers
1.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
11.2%
$500-$649/wk
9.1%
$650-$799/wk
9.5%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.3%
$4,000+/wk
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
7.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
11.8%
$800-$999/wk
15.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.5%
$3,500+/wk
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.8%
Did not go to work
9.3%
Walked only
7.1%
Car (passenger)
6.2%
Other
0.9%
Truck
0.7%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.3%

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
50.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.5%
Bachelor Degree
19.1%
Certificate I/II
4.7%
Postgraduate Degree
3.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.5%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.0%
Engineering
20.2%
Health
11.1%
Society & Culture
10.7%
Education
10.7%
Agriculture & Environment
7.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.5%
Architecture & Building
5.6%
Information Technology
2.8%
Creative Arts
2.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.1%
Secondary: Government
31.1%
Primary: Catholic
15.3%
Vocational Education
10.7%
Secondary: Catholic
7.1%
Pre-school
4.6%

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
85.8%
Has need for assistance
6.1%
Need for assistance not stated
8.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
111
Arthritis
82
Diabetes
59
Lung condition
47
Asthma
45
Heart disease
43
Cancer
28
Kidney disease
23
Stroke
22
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.1% 117
Did not provide
87.9% 851

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.7% 171
Not a volunteer
82.3% 796

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.8% 27
Never served
97.2% 949

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.5%
1 child
11.8%
2 children
27.0%
3 children
23.0%
4 children
12.3%
5+ children
2.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
16
1961: 1970
30
1971: 1980
5
1981: 1990
16
1991: 2000
10
2001: 2010
28
2011: 2015
12
2016
9
2017
11
2018
4
2019
5
2020
8

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

Population Mobility

11.2%
moved in the last year
32.6%
moved in the last 5 years
6.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,021
Moved from NSW
50
Moved: same area (SA2)
42
Moved from VIC
13
Moved from QLD
9
Moved from ACT
9
Moved from overseas
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.1%
5: 14 hours
29.2%
15: 29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
10.5%
Did not do domestic work
30.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.6%
Blended family: no other children
11.2%
Step family: no other children
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Batlow Crime Statistics

19 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Person
6
Other Against Property
5
Property Damage
4
Theft
2
Assault
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Batlow

What is the population of Batlow NSW?

The population of Batlow NSW is 1,270 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 7.6 people per km². Batlow is ranked #3,634 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Batlow?

The median personal income in Batlow NSW is $602 per week, or $31,304 per year. The median household income is $1,064 per week. Family income is $1,412 per week. Batlow is ranked #7,049 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Batlow?

Median rent in Batlow NSW is $180 per week ($780 per month). Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Batlow ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Batlow?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Batlow NSW is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Batlow?

The median age in Batlow NSW is 49 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Batlow a good suburb to live in?

Batlow is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,270. The median income is $602/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% 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: 10232. All dollar figures in AUD.