Cordeaux Heights, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Cordeaux Heights NSW is 4,460 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cordeaux Heights is $896 per week ($46,592 per year). Median rent in Cordeaux Heights is $495 per week ($2,145 per month). Cordeaux Heights has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Cordeaux Heights has a population density of 1,330 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cordeaux Heights is North Macedonia. The most common religion is No religion (28.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Macedonian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cordeaux Heights is $2,167.

There were 7 recorded offences in Cordeaux Heights in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

Population
4,460
Census 2021
Median income
$896/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$495/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

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

Cordeaux Heights vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Cordeaux Heights is $896 a week, 17% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 619th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $495 a week, $110 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 18.8% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 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.
MeasureCordeaux HeightsTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$896/wk$765/wk +17%$766/wk
Household income$2,634/wk$1,704/wk +55%$1,637/wk
Rent$495/wk$385/wk +29%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,965/mo +10%$1,733/mo
Median age4143 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.8%22.6% −3.8 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 Cordeaux Heights, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Cordeaux Heights Population

4,460 residents at the 2021 Census.

Cordeaux Heights Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$896/wk
$46,592 per year
Ranked 2,182 of 14,663
Median Rent
$495/wk
$2,145 per month
Ranked 696 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Cordeaux Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,634/wk
Median rent $495/wk
Rent to income 18.8%

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

Median rent in Cordeaux Heights against your income

About $11,414 a month
Median rent $495/wk
Left after rent $2,139/wk
Rent share 18.8%

Cordeaux Heights Schools

14
schools nearby
7
government
1027
avg ICSEA score
4,157
total students
Cedars Christian College - Aspire Independent
Combined · U · 13 students
1094
ICSEA
Illawarra Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 800 students
1091
ICSEA
Nareena Hills Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 209 students
1080
ICSEA
Cedars Christian College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 661 students
1067
ICSEA
St Pius X Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 371 students
1066
ICSEA
Figtree Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 181 students
1061
ICSEA
Mount Kembla Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 159 students
1050
ICSEA
Figtree Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 264 students
1028
ICSEA
Figtree High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 880 students
1013
ICSEA
Unanderra Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 348 students
992
ICSEA
Farmborough Road Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 226 students
961
ICSEA
Craig Davis College Independent
Secondary · 9-12 · 45 students
825
ICSEA
Aspect South Coast School, Unanderra Independent
Primary
Aspect South Coast School, Farmborough Heights Independent
Combined

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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Cordeaux Heights Map

Cordeaux Heights, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Cordeaux Heights, New South Wales: 34.4451°S, 150.8283°E

Cordeaux Heights Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (14)

People in Cordeaux Heights

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (2,229) Female 50.1% (2,238)

Population Density

1,330
people per km²
4,460 people · 3.4 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,731
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

North Macedonia
3.6%
England
2.9%
India
1.3%
Croatia
0.9%
New Zealand
0.9%
China
0.8%
Italy
0.7%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Macedonian
6.0%
Arabic
1.4%
Greek
1.3%
Italian
1.3%
Mandarin
1.1%
Croatian
1.0%
Spanish
1.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
33.6%
English
32.0%
Macedonian
9.6%
Scottish
9.1%
Italian
8.0%
Irish
8.0%
German
3.5%
Chinese
2.6%
Indian
2.3%
Croatian
2.2%
Greek
2.1%

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
28.6%
Catholic
23.9%
Anglican
14.0%
Eastern Orthodox
10.4%
Christian (other)
5.0%
Uniting Church
3.0%
Not stated
3.0%
Islam
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
61.7% 2,278
Separated
1.7% 61
Divorced
4.3% 159
Widowed
2.9% 109
Never married
29.4% 1,088

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.2%
Couple: no children under 15
30.3%
Couple: no children
22.4%
One parent: no children under 15
4.1%
One parent: children under 15
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
9.8%
2 persons
32.5%
3 persons
17.9%
4 persons
25.9%
5 persons
10.2%
6+ persons
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Cordeaux Heights

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,446 occupied private dwellings in Cordeaux Heights at the 2021 Census, 8.4% were rented, 46.2% owned outright and 44.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.5% 7 dwellings
Owned outright
46.2% 668 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
44.0% 636 dwellings
Rented
8.4% 122 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.3% 5 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.6%
2 bedrooms
1.5%
3 bedrooms
27.5%
4 bedrooms
52.6%
5 bedrooms
14.8%
6+ bedrooms
3.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.3%
$450-$599/mo
2.4%
$600-$799/mo
3.5%
$800-$999/mo
3.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
19.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.4%
1 vehicle
17.3%
2 vehicles
45.9%
3 vehicles
19.9%
4+ vehicles
15.5%

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

Work, income and education in Cordeaux Heights

Employment

Employed full-time
39.8% 1,353 people
Employed part-time
23.9% 813 people
Unemployed
2.3% 77 people
Not in labour force
34.1% 1,160 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
33.3%
Clerical & Administrative
15.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%
Managers
14.8%
Community & Personal Service
9.3%
Sales Workers
5.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.8%
Labourers
3.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.2%
$150-$299/wk
0.4%
$300-$399/wk
0.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
1.8%
$650-$799/wk
3.9%
$800-$999/wk
3.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.6%
$4,000+/wk
22.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
8.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.7%
$3,500+/wk
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.4%
Did not go to work
19.1%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Truck
1.1%
Bicycle
1.0%
Walked only
0.8%
Other
0.7%
Bus
0.4%
Train
0.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
68.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.6%

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
30.5%
Certificate III/IV
30.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.1%
Postgraduate Degree
13.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.8%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.4%
Engineering
20.8%
Health
12.4%
Education
11.3%
Society & Culture
10.7%
Architecture & Building
5.5%
Information Technology
3.8%
Creative Arts
3.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.3%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
19.3%
Secondary: Government
17.1%
Vocational Education
13.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
11.5%
Secondary: Catholic
11.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
10.1%
Pre-school
9.5%
Primary: Catholic
7.9%

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
4.7%
Need for assistance not stated
1.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
321
Asthma
165
Arthritis
125
Diabetes
115
Heart disease
97
Cancer
64
Kidney disease
41
Lung condition
40
Stroke
22
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
17.9% 645
Did not provide
82.1% 2,952

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.2% 622
Not a volunteer
82.8% 2,987

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
1.2% 44
Never served
98.6% 3,571

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.3%
1 child
9.0%
2 children
37.4%
3 children
17.7%
4 children
6.0%
5+ children
1.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
61
1961: 1970
197
1971: 1980
198
1981: 1990
136
1991: 2000
110
2001: 2010
146
2011: 2015
69
2016
16
2017
8
2018
8
2019
6
2020
5

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

Population Mobility

7.5%
moved in the last year
23.3%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,029
Moved from NSW
228
Moved: same area (SA2)
57
Moved from overseas
12
Moved from VIC
7
Moved from TAS
6
Moved from QLD
5
Moved from ACT
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.2%
5: 14 hours
30.1%
15: 29 hours
15.9%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
19.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.1%
Step family: no other children
5.9%
Blended family: no other children
2.7%
Other couple: children only
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cordeaux Heights Crime Statistics

7 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
5
Drug Offences
1
Other Against Property
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Cordeaux Heights

The closest suburb to Cordeaux Heights is Farmborough Heights, 1.7 km away.

Farmborough Heights
1.7 km away · income $887/wk · rent $450/wk
Mount Kembla
2.0 km away · income $1,002/wk · rent $440/wk
Unanderra
2.4 km away · income $563/wk · rent $285/wk
Figtree
2.6 km away · income $815/wk · rent $430/wk
Kembla Grange
3.2 km away · income $1,106/wk · rent $570/wk
Mount Saint Thomas
4.1 km away · income $819/wk · rent $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cordeaux Heights

What is the population of Cordeaux Heights NSW?

The population of Cordeaux Heights NSW is 4,460 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,330 people per km². Cordeaux Heights is ranked #1,743 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cordeaux Heights?

The median personal income in Cordeaux Heights NSW is $896 per week, or $46,592 per year. The median household income is $2,634 per week. Family income is $2,731 per week. Cordeaux Heights is ranked #2,182 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cordeaux Heights?

Median rent in Cordeaux Heights NSW is $495 per week ($2,145 per month). Rent represents 18.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Cordeaux Heights ranks #696 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cordeaux Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cordeaux Heights NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cordeaux Heights?

The median age in Cordeaux Heights NSW is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cordeaux Heights a good suburb to live in?

Cordeaux Heights is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4,460. The median income is $896/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.8% 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: 11070. All dollar figures in AUD.