Galston, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Galston NSW is 3,195 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Galston is $875 per week ($45,500 per year). Median rent in Galston is $495 per week ($2,145 per month). Galston has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Galston has a population density of 136 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Galston is England. The most common religion is No religion (31.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Galston is $2,600.

There were 14 recorded offences in Galston in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

Population
3,195
Census 2021
Median income
$875/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$495/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
46years
Census 2021

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

Galston vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Galston is $875 a week, 14% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 684th 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 21.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 46, 3 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.
MeasureGalstonTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$875/wk$765/wk +14%$766/wk
Household income$2,295/wk$1,704/wk +35%$1,637/wk
Rent$495/wk$385/wk +29%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,600/mo$1,965/mo +32%$1,733/mo
Median age4643 +3 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.6%22.6% −1.0 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 Galston, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Galston Population

3,195 residents at the 2021 Census.

Galston Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$875/wk
$45,500 per year
Ranked 2,435 of 14,663
Median Rent
$495/wk
$2,145 per month
Ranked 696 of 14,663
Median Age
46years
8 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Galston Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,295/wk
Median rent $495/wk
Rent to income 21.6%

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

Median rent in Galston against your income

About $9,945 a month
Median rent $495/wk
Left after rent $1,800/wk
Rent share 21.6%

Galston Schools

4
schools nearby
4
government
1064
avg ICSEA score
1,197
total students
Hornsby Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 420 students
1104
ICSEA
Arcadia Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 60 students
1065
ICSEA
Galston High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 570 students
1044
ICSEA
Galston Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 147 students
1042
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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Galston Map

Galston, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Galston, New South Wales: 33.6483°S, 151.0702°E

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

People in Galston

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (1,559) Female 51.3% (1,641)

Population Density

136
people per km²
3,195 people · 23.6 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,724
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
5.1%
South Africa
1.5%
New Zealand
1.3%
Italy
1.3%
China
0.9%
Germany
0.7%
United States of America
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
2.2%
Arabic
1.5%
Mandarin
1.1%
Greek
0.5%
German
0.5%
Cantonese
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
41.7%
Australian
34.6%
Irish
12.1%
Scottish
10.7%
Italian
8.0%
German
4.2%
Lebanese
3.2%
Chinese
2.6%
Dutch
2.3%
Australian Aboriginal
1.0%
Greek
1.0%

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
31.9%
Catholic
25.2%
Anglican
18.1%
Uniting Church
5.0%
Not stated
4.3%
Christian (other)
3.3%
Baptist
2.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
56.2% 1,486
Separated
3.4% 91
Divorced
6.8% 181
Widowed
6.7% 178
Never married
26.8% 708

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.6%
Couple: no children
25.5%
Couple: no children under 15
24.1%
One parent: no children under 15
4.6%
One parent: children under 15
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.8%
2 persons
32.3%
3 persons
12.7%
4 persons
19.1%
5 persons
8.9%
6+ persons
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Galston

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,072 occupied private dwellings in Galston at the 2021 Census, 12.2% were rented, 44.1% owned outright and 35.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
6.4% 69 dwellings
Owned outright
44.1% 473 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
35.5% 381 dwellings
Rented
12.2% 131 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 15 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.4%
2 bedrooms
10.8%
3 bedrooms
26.6%
4 bedrooms
36.5%
5 bedrooms
15.6%
6+ bedrooms
6.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.5%
$300-$449/mo
1.5%
$450-$599/mo
2.5%
$600-$799/mo
5.1%
$800-$999/mo
4.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
8.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.1%
1 vehicle
23.5%
2 vehicles
36.4%
3 vehicles
17.2%
4+ vehicles
18.8%

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

Work, income and education in Galston

Employment

Employed full-time
34.1% 818 people
Employed part-time
21.5% 515 people
Unemployed
2.2% 52 people
Not in labour force
42.2% 1,013 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
31.7%
Managers
21.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.2%
Clerical & Administrative
13.4%
Community & Personal Service
8.0%
Sales Workers
5.6%
Labourers
3.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.4%
$1-$149/wk
1.0%
$150-$299/wk
2.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
4.8%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.8%
$4,000+/wk
25.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.8%
$3,500+/wk
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.2%
Did not go to work
21.5%
Truck
3.0%
Walked only
2.9%
Car (passenger)
2.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.2%
Other
1.0%
Train
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.8%

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
32.8%
Certificate III/IV
30.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.6%
Postgraduate Degree
11.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.9%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.4%
Engineering
16.5%
Society & Culture
12.3%
Architecture & Building
10.9%
Health
10.4%
Education
8.6%
Creative Arts
4.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.5%
Agriculture & Environment
3.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.1%
Information Technology
2.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
28.8%
Secondary: Government
17.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
12.1%
Vocational Education
11.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
10.3%
Secondary: Catholic
8.1%
Pre-school
8.1%
Primary: Catholic
4.1%

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
90.8%
Has need for assistance
6.2%
Need for assistance not stated
2.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
237
Arthritis
123
Asthma
103
Heart disease
101
Diabetes
67
Cancer
53
Lung condition
45
Kidney disease
39
Stroke
29
Dementia
15

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.8% 352
Did not provide
86.2% 2,194

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.7% 528
Not a volunteer
79.3% 2,018

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.2% 81
Never served
96.8% 2,475

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.5%
1 child
8.4%
2 children
31.4%
3 children
21.3%
4 children
7.9%
5+ children
0.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
25
1951: 1960
59
1961: 1970
115
1971: 1980
65
1981: 1990
69
1991: 2000
96
2001: 2010
87
2011: 2015
62
2016
18
2017
7
2018
6
2019
12
2020
6

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

Population Mobility

9.6%
moved in the last year
31.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,782
Moved from NSW
235
Moved: same area (SA2)
43
Moved from overseas
10
Moved from WA
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.7%
5: 14 hours
28.2%
15: 29 hours
16.5%
30+ hours
13.2%
Did not do domestic work
21.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
90.4%
Step family: no other children
6.6%
Blended family: no other children
2.3%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Galston Crime Statistics

14 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
5
Property Damage
4
Sexual Offences
2
Other Against Property
2
Assault
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Galston

The closest suburb to Galston is Hornsby Heights, 2.9 km away.

Hornsby Heights
2.9 km away · income $967/wk · rent $620/wk
Arcadia (NSW)
4.6 km away · income $920/wk · rent $485/wk
Dural (Hornsby - NSW)
4.9 km away · income $909/wk · rent $600/wk
Middle Dural
5.7 km away · income $990/wk · rent $650/wk
Mount Colah
6.0 km away · income $1,032/wk · rent $525/wk
Hornsby
6.1 km away · income $890/wk · rent $440/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Galston

What is the population of Galston NSW?

The population of Galston NSW is 3,195 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 136 people per km². Galston is ranked #2,296 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Galston?

The median personal income in Galston NSW is $875 per week, or $45,500 per year. The median household income is $2,295 per week. Family income is $2,724 per week. Galston is ranked #2,435 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Galston?

Median rent in Galston NSW is $495 per week ($2,145 per month). Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Galston ranks #696 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Galston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Galston 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 Galston?

The median age in Galston NSW is 46 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Galston a good suburb to live in?

Galston is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,195. The median income is $875/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% 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: 11586. All dollar figures in AUD.