Faulconbridge, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Faulconbridge NSW is 4,156 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Faulconbridge is $933 per week ($48,516 per year). Median rent in Faulconbridge is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Faulconbridge has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Faulconbridge has a population density of 278 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Faulconbridge is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Faulconbridge is $2,077.

There were 19 recorded offences in Faulconbridge in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (6 offences).

Population
4,156
Census 2021
Median income
$933/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$420/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

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

Faulconbridge vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Faulconbridge is $933 a week, 22% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 513th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $420 a week, $35 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 19.5% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 40, 3 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.
MeasureFaulconbridgeTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$933/wk$765/wk +22%$766/wk
Household income$2,152/wk$1,704/wk +26%$1,637/wk
Rent$420/wk$385/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,077/mo$1,965/mo +6%$1,733/mo
Median age4043 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.5%22.6% −3.1 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 Faulconbridge, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Faulconbridge Population

4,156 residents at the 2021 Census.

Faulconbridge Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$933/wk
$48,516 per year
Ranked 1,777 of 14,663
Median Rent
$420/wk
$1,820 per month
Ranked 1,513 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,077/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Faulconbridge Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,152/wk
Median rent $420/wk
Rent to income 19.5%

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

Median rent in Faulconbridge against your income

About $9,325 a month
Median rent $420/wk
Left after rent $1,732/wk
Rent share 19.5%

Faulconbridge Schools

4
schools nearby
3
government
1050
avg ICSEA score
1,304
total students
Faulconbridge Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 368 students
1063
ICSEA
Springwood Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 370 students
1059
ICSEA
Springwood High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 566 students
1027
ICSEA
Blue Mountains Grammar Preparatory School campus Independent
Primary

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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Faulconbridge Map

Faulconbridge, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Faulconbridge, New South Wales: 33.6851°S, 150.5539°E

Faulconbridge Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (4)

People in Faulconbridge

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (2,040) Female 50.8% (2,110)

Population Density

278
people per km²
4,156 people · 14.9 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,391
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
5.3%
New Zealand
1.5%
United States of America
0.6%
Germany
0.5%
South Africa
0.5%
Netherlands
0.4%
Scotland
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
0.8%
German
0.5%
Arabic
0.4%
Greek
0.3%
Italian
0.3%
Polish
0.3%
Indonesian
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
44.0%
Australian
42.0%
Irish
15.0%
Scottish
11.9%
German
4.0%
Australian Aboriginal
3.1%
Italian
3.0%
Dutch
2.1%
New Zealander
1.3%
Chinese
1.2%
Greek
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
45.7%
Catholic
17.9%
Anglican
14.4%
Not stated
4.0%
Christian (other)
3.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.9%
Baptist
2.4%
Uniting Church
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.4% 1,713
Separated
2.8% 93
Divorced
9.3% 303
Widowed
3.9% 127
Never married
31.7% 1,036

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.3%
Couple: no children
25.6%
Couple: no children under 15
17.3%
One parent: children under 15
6.5%
One parent: no children under 15
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.0%
2 persons
35.9%
3 persons
16.8%
4 persons
18.8%
5 persons
8.2%
6+ persons
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Faulconbridge

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,483 occupied private dwellings in Faulconbridge at the 2021 Census, 12.6% were rented, 37.3% owned outright and 48.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 14 dwellings
Owned outright
37.3% 553 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
48.2% 715 dwellings
Rented
12.6% 187 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 19 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.2%
2 bedrooms
9.5%
3 bedrooms
40.7%
4 bedrooms
37.1%
5 bedrooms
10.0%
6+ bedrooms
1.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$450-$599/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
2.5%
$800-$999/mo
3.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
19.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.1%
1 vehicle
29.8%
2 vehicles
43.1%
3 vehicles
15.8%
4+ vehicles
8.2%

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

Work, income and education in Faulconbridge

Employment

Employed full-time
38.8% 1,161 people
Employed part-time
22.1% 661 people
Unemployed
1.8% 53 people
Not in labour force
37.4% 1,119 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
39.9%
Managers
14.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.1%
Clerical & Administrative
11.9%
Community & Personal Service
10.1%
Sales Workers
4.4%
Labourers
3.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.5%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
4.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
4.5%
$800-$999/wk
4.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.1%
$4,000+/wk
17.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
5.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.4%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.2%
$3,500+/wk
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.3%
Did not go to work
27.0%
Car (passenger)
2.6%
Train
1.8%
Walked only
1.0%
Other
0.8%
Truck
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Bicycle
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
67.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.0%

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
31.1%
Certificate III/IV
29.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.8%
Postgraduate Degree
14.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.8%
Certificate I/II
1.8%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
16.9%
Education
16.1%
Society & Culture
15.6%
Engineering
13.9%
Health
11.9%
Creative Arts
6.2%
Architecture & Building
5.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.5%
Agriculture & Environment
3.4%
Information Technology
3.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.3%
Secondary: Government
19.2%
Vocational Education
12.7%
Pre-school
11.4%
Secondary: Catholic
7.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.8%
Primary: Catholic
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
91.8%
Has need for assistance
5.1%
Need for assistance not stated
3.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
468
Asthma
175
Arthritis
132
Heart disease
117
Diabetes
101
Lung condition
92
Cancer
59
Stroke
34
Kidney disease
29
Dementia
9

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.9% 505
Did not provide
84.1% 2,669

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.7% 626
Not a volunteer
80.3% 2,558

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 5
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 8
Previously served
3.3% 107
Never served
96.2% 3,075

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.3%
1 child
11.5%
2 children
33.7%
3 children
16.5%
4 children
5.8%
5+ children
2.2%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
24
1951: 1960
45
1961: 1970
105
1971: 1980
107
1981: 1990
120
1991: 2000
72
2001: 2010
90
2011: 2015
32
2016
10
2017
5
2018
3
2019
10
2020
3
2021
5

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

Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
32.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,557
Moved from NSW
275
Moved: same area (SA2)
131
Moved from overseas
13
Moved from NT
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.3%
5: 14 hours
35.4%
15: 29 hours
19.0%
30+ hours
11.5%
Did not do domestic work
14.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.6%
Step family: no other children
8.5%
Blended family: no other children
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Faulconbridge Crime Statistics

19 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Property
6
Theft
4
Other Against Person
3
Drug Offences
3
Sexual Offences
2
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Faulconbridge

The closest suburb to Faulconbridge is Springwood (NSW), 2.1 km away.

Springwood (NSW)
2.1 km away · income $855/wk · rent $400/wk
Valley Heights
3.9 km away · income $912/wk · rent $400/wk
Winmalee
5.3 km away · income $908/wk · rent $450/wk
Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains - NSW)
7.0 km away · income $1,018/wk · rent $400/wk
Warrimoo
7.3 km away · income $1,018/wk · rent $400/wk
Blaxland (NSW)
8.9 km away · income $937/wk · rent $420/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Faulconbridge

What is the population of Faulconbridge NSW?

The population of Faulconbridge NSW is 4,156 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 278 people per km². Faulconbridge is ranked #1,852 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Faulconbridge?

The median personal income in Faulconbridge NSW is $933 per week, or $48,516 per year. The median household income is $2,152 per week. Family income is $2,391 per week. Faulconbridge is ranked #1,777 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Faulconbridge?

Median rent in Faulconbridge NSW is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Faulconbridge ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Faulconbridge?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Faulconbridge NSW is $2,077. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Faulconbridge?

The median age in Faulconbridge NSW is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Faulconbridge a good suburb to live in?

Faulconbridge is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4,156. The median income is $933/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% 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: 11499. All dollar figures in AUD.