Ebenezer, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Ebenezer NSW is 1,081 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ebenezer is $836 per week ($43,472 per year). Median rent in Ebenezer is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Ebenezer has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Ebenezer has a population density of 49 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ebenezer is England. The most common religion is No religion (32.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Korean. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ebenezer is $2,600.

There were 9 recorded offences in Ebenezer in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

Population
1,081
Census 2021
Median income
$836/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$450/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

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

Ebenezer vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Ebenezer is $836 a week, 9% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 814th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $450 a week, $65 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 19.9% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 38, 5 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.
MeasureEbenezerTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$836/wk$765/wk +9%$766/wk
Household income$2,261/wk$1,704/wk +33%$1,637/wk
Rent$450/wk$385/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,600/mo$1,965/mo +32%$1,733/mo
Median age3843 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.9%22.6% −2.7 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 Ebenezer, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Ebenezer Population

1,081 residents at the 2021 Census.

Ebenezer Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$836/wk
$43,472 per year
Ranked 3,020 of 14,663
Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
Ranked 1,049 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$2,600/mo
Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Ebenezer Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,261/wk
Median rent $450/wk
Rent to income 19.9%

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

Median rent in Ebenezer against your income

About $9,798 a month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $1,811/wk
Rent share 19.9%

Ebenezer Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
995
avg ICSEA score
85
total students
Ebenezer Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 85 students
995
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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Ebenezer Map

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People in Ebenezer

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (552) Female 49.2% (534)

Population Density

49
people per km²
1,081 people · 21.9 km²

Households

3.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,218
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
3.2%
New Zealand
1.4%
South Korea
0.5%
South Africa
0.4%
Scotland
0.3%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Korean
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
46.3%
English
41.2%
Scottish
11.4%
Irish
8.3%
Maltese
6.6%
Italian
3.6%
Australian Aboriginal
3.1%
German
2.0%
Dutch
1.9%
Lebanese
1.2%
New Zealander
1.1%

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
32.3%
Catholic
24.1%
Anglican
24.0%
Not stated
4.7%
Uniting Church
4.0%
Christian (other)
3.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.8%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
54.9% 472
Separated
2.1% 18
Divorced
6.8% 58
Widowed
2.4% 21
Never married
33.8% 290

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
46.2%
Couple: no children under 15
22.4%
Couple: no children
22.2%
One parent: no children under 15
4.8%
One parent: children under 15
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
12.9%
2 persons
27.1%
3 persons
14.9%
4 persons
20.8%
5 persons
15.2%
6+ persons
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Ebenezer

Housing Tenure

Of the 305 occupied private dwellings in Ebenezer at the 2021 Census, 12.8% were rented, 36.1% owned outright and 47.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
36.1% 110 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
47.9% 146 dwellings
Rented
12.8% 39 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.6% 8 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.4%
2 bedrooms
11.1%
3 bedrooms
26.7%
4 bedrooms
31.8%
5 bedrooms
18.9%
6+ bedrooms
8.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
10.5%
$300-$449/mo
3.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
15.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
18.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
30.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.0%
1 vehicle
11.6%
2 vehicles
34.9%
3 vehicles
20.6%
4+ vehicles
29.9%

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

Work, income and education in Ebenezer

Employment

Employed full-time
40.1% 296 people
Employed part-time
25.3% 187 people
Unemployed
1.5% 11 people
Not in labour force
33.2% 245 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.5%
Managers
18.8%
Professionals
15.7%
Clerical & Administrative
14.4%
Community & Personal Service
10.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.4%
Sales Workers
6.1%
Labourers
5.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
1.8%
$500-$649/wk
1.4%
$650-$799/wk
3.6%
$800-$999/wk
6.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.1%
$4,000+/wk
21.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.2%
$1-$149/wk
2.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
2.9%
$500-$649/wk
6.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.6%
$3,500+/wk
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.9%
Did not go to work
19.5%
Walked only
5.2%
Truck
3.5%
Car (passenger)
3.0%
Other
1.0%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.3%

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
53.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.6%
Bachelor Degree
16.2%
Postgraduate Degree
5.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.2%
Certificate I/II
0.7%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
21.7%
Management & Commerce
16.4%
Architecture & Building
15.3%
Society & Culture
10.3%
Education
9.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.1%
Health
8.1%
Agriculture & Environment
3.6%
Creative Arts
3.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.2%
Information Technology
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.4%
Vocational Education
17.4%
Secondary: Government
17.0%
Secondary: Catholic
9.7%
Pre-school
7.3%
Primary: Catholic
6.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.9%

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
91.8%
Has need for assistance
3.8%
Need for assistance not stated
4.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
76
Arthritis
38
Asthma
27
Heart disease
26
Diabetes
25
Cancer
16
Lung condition
11
Stroke
11
Kidney disease
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.6% 103
Did not provide
87.4% 713

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.8% 121
Not a volunteer
85.2% 697

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.7% 6
Previously served
3.4% 28
Never served
95.9% 790

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.3%
1 child
10.0%
2 children
34.2%
3 children
20.3%
4 children
5.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
13
1961: 1970
30
1971: 1980
12
1981: 1990
14
1991: 2000
8
2001: 2010
17
2019
5

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

Population Mobility

10.5%
moved in the last year
29.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
922
Moved from NSW
77
Moved: same area (SA2)
29
Moved from QLD
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.4%
5: 14 hours
26.9%
15: 29 hours
16.0%
30+ hours
16.1%
Did not do domestic work
19.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
94.1%
Step family: no other children
3.9%
Intact family: other children present
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Ebenezer Crime Statistics

9 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
5
Assault
4

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Ebenezer

The closest suburb to Ebenezer is Cattai, 3.9 km away.

Cattai
3.9 km away · income $969/wk · rent $560/wk
Wilberforce (NSW)
5.2 km away · income $915/wk · rent $410/wk
Pitt Town
7.7 km away · income $1,014/wk · rent $570/wk
Maraylya
9.0 km away · income $970/wk · rent $500/wk
Glossodia
9.5 km away · income $886/wk · rent $430/wk
East Kurrajong
10.2 km away · income $949/wk · rent $500/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Ebenezer

What is the population of Ebenezer NSW?

The population of Ebenezer NSW is 1,081 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 49 people per km². Ebenezer is ranked #3,858 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ebenezer?

The median personal income in Ebenezer NSW is $836 per week, or $43,472 per year. The median household income is $2,261 per week. Family income is $2,218 per week. Ebenezer is ranked #3,020 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ebenezer?

Median rent in Ebenezer NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Rent represents 19.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Ebenezer ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ebenezer?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ebenezer NSW is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ebenezer?

The median age in Ebenezer NSW is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ebenezer a good suburb to live in?

Ebenezer is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,081. The median income is $836/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.9% 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: 11374. All dollar figures in AUD.