Deniliquin, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Deniliquin NSW is 7,432 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Deniliquin is $695 per week ($36,140 per year). Median rent in Deniliquin is $230 per week ($997 per month). Deniliquin has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Deniliquin has a population density of 7.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Deniliquin is England. The most common religion is No religion (37.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Deniliquin is $1,083.

There were 316 recorded offences in Deniliquin in 2025-26, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (130 offences).

Population
7,432
Census 2021
Median income
$695/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$230/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
47years
Census 2021

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

Deniliquin vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Deniliquin is $695 a week, 9% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,393rd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $230 a week, $155 less 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 47, 4 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.
MeasureDeniliquinTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$695/wk$765/wk −9%$766/wk
Household income$1,221/wk$1,704/wk −28%$1,637/wk
Rent$230/wk$385/wk −40%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,083/mo$1,965/mo −45%$1,733/mo
Median age4743 +4 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 Deniliquin, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Deniliquin Population

7,432 residents at the 2021 Census.

Deniliquin Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$695/wk
$36,140 per year
Ranked 5,585 of 14,663
Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
Ranked 6,811 of 14,663
Median Age
47years
9 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Deniliquin Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,221/wk
Median rent $230/wk
Rent to income 18.8%

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

Median rent in Deniliquin against your income

About $5,291 a month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $991/wk
Rent share 18.8%

Deniliquin Map

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People in Deniliquin

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (3,607) Female 51.4% (3,819)

Population Density

7.7
people per km²
7,432 people · 965.6 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,701
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
1.2%
New Zealand
0.8%
India
0.5%
South Africa
0.3%
Germany
0.3%
Italy
0.2%
Netherlands
0.2%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Malayalam
0.3%
Cantonese
0.2%
Sinhalese
0.2%
Italian
0.2%
Afrikaans
0.2%
Punjabi
0.2%
Tagalog
0.2%

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

Ancestry

Australian
43.9%
English
39.7%
Irish
10.9%
Scottish
10.7%
Australian Aboriginal
5.0%
German
3.4%
Italian
2.9%
Dutch
1.1%
Chinese
0.8%
Indian
0.6%
Maori
0.5%

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
37.4%
Catholic
22.1%
Anglican
14.6%
Not stated
10.2%
Uniting Church
6.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.9%
Baptist
1.5%
Christian (other)
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.1% 2,727
Separated
3.8% 233
Divorced
10.8% 670
Widowed
8.0% 496
Never married
33.3% 2,063

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
37.3%
Couple: no children
36.6%
Couple: no children under 15
11.7%
One parent: children under 15
8.8%
One parent: no children under 15
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
34.2%
2 persons
38.1%
3 persons
10.6%
4 persons
10.5%
5 persons
4.4%
6+ persons
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Deniliquin

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,990 occupied private dwellings in Deniliquin at the 2021 Census, 25.9% were rented, 40.4% owned outright and 29.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.6% 49 dwellings
Owned outright
40.4% 1,209 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.7% 889 dwellings
Rented
25.9% 774 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.4% 72 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
90.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.7%
2 bedrooms
18.0%
3 bedrooms
47.7%
4 bedrooms
26.5%
5 bedrooms
4.2%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.5%
$300-$449/mo
4.0%
$450-$599/mo
5.7%
$600-$799/mo
11.4%
$800-$999/mo
15.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
10.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.1%
1 vehicle
38.0%
2 vehicles
38.0%
3 vehicles
12.2%
4+ vehicles
5.7%

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

Work, income and education in Deniliquin

Employment

Employed full-time
36.1% 1,944 people
Employed part-time
20.1% 1,085 people
Unemployed
2.5% 133 people
Not in labour force
41.3% 2,223 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
22.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.0%
Community & Personal Service
16.3%
Managers
15.0%
Clerical & Administrative
11.7%
Labourers
6.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.4%
Sales Workers
5.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
1.0%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.9%
$400-$499/wk
9.4%
$500-$649/wk
6.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.1%
$4,000+/wk
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
6.6%
$300-$399/wk
6.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
11.2%
$800-$999/wk
11.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.1%
$3,500+/wk
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.9%
Did not go to work
8.8%
Car (passenger)
4.9%
Walked only
4.5%
Truck
1.2%
Bicycle
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Other
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.6%

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

Certificate III/IV
50.1%
Bachelor Degree
20.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.5%
Postgraduate Degree
4.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.1%
Certificate I/II
2.6%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
18.8%
Management & Commerce
18.2%
Society & Culture
13.1%
Health
12.9%
Education
11.9%
Agriculture & Environment
8.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.7%
Architecture & Building
6.7%
Creative Arts
1.7%
Information Technology
1.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
0.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
28.9%
Secondary: Government
28.4%
Vocational Education
14.3%
Primary: Catholic
11.1%
Pre-school
10.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.2%
Secondary: Catholic
2.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.8%

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
82.9%
Has need for assistance
7.7%
Need for assistance not stated
9.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
767
Arthritis
376
Asthma
335
Diabetes
252
Heart disease
239
Lung condition
214
Cancer
135
Stroke
93
Kidney disease
89
Dementia
49

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.1% 782
Did not provide
85.9% 4,776

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.9% 1,218
Not a volunteer
78.1% 4,354

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
3.0% 170
Never served
96.9% 5,409

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.1%
1 child
8.6%
2 children
29.7%
3 children
22.4%
4 children
10.1%
5+ children
3.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
60
1961: 1970
57
1971: 1980
30
1981: 1990
36
1991: 2000
26
2001: 2010
64
2011: 2015
48
2016
14
2017
23
2018
17
2019
19
2020
6
2021
9

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

Population Mobility

13.7%
moved in the last year
35.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,705
Moved: same area (SA2)
503
Moved from NSW
168
Moved from VIC
131
Moved from overseas
32
Moved from QLD
19
Moved from WA
8
Moved from SA
7
Moved from ACT
7

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.0%
5: 14 hours
29.1%
15: 29 hours
13.4%
30+ hours
10.0%
Did not do domestic work
27.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.1%
Step family: no other children
10.0%
Blended family: no other children
6.4%
Other couple: children only
2.0%
Intact family: other children present
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Deniliquin Crime Statistics

316 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Property
130
Theft
60
Assault
41
Other Against Person
35
Drug Offences
25
Property Damage
13
Weapons
7
Sexual Offences
5

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 Deniliquin

What is the population of Deniliquin NSW?

The population of Deniliquin NSW is 7,432 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 7.7 people per km². Deniliquin is ranked #972 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Deniliquin?

The median personal income in Deniliquin NSW is $695 per week, or $36,140 per year. The median household income is $1,221 per week. Family income is $1,701 per week. Deniliquin is ranked #5,585 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Deniliquin?

Median rent in Deniliquin NSW is $230 per week ($997 per month). Rent represents 18.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Deniliquin ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Deniliquin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Deniliquin NSW is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Deniliquin?

The median age in Deniliquin NSW is 47 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Deniliquin a good suburb to live in?

Deniliquin is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 7,432. The median income is $695/wk, which is below 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.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11239. All dollar figures in AUD.