Londonderry, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Londonderry NSW is 4,024 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Londonderry is $809 per week ($42,068 per year). Median rent in Londonderry is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Londonderry has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Londonderry has a population density of 111 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Londonderry is England. The most common religion is Catholic (37.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Londonderry is $2,400.

There were 53 recorded offences in Londonderry in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (19 offences).

Population
4,024
Census 2021
Median income
$809/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$460/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.

Londonderry vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Londonderry is $809 a week, 6% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 904th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $460 a week, $75 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 21.3% 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.
MeasureLondonderryTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$809/wk$765/wk +6%$766/wk
Household income$2,158/wk$1,704/wk +27%$1,637/wk
Rent$460/wk$385/wk +19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,400/mo$1,965/mo +22%$1,733/mo
Median age3843 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.3%22.6% −1.3 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 Londonderry, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Londonderry Population

4,024 residents at the 2021 Census.

Londonderry Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$809/wk
$42,068 per year
Ranked 3,449 of 14,663
Median Rent
$460/wk
$1,993 per month
Ranked 939 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$2,400/mo
Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Londonderry Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,158/wk
Median rent $460/wk
Rent to income 21.3%

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

Median rent in Londonderry against your income

About $9,351 a month
Median rent $460/wk
Left after rent $1,698/wk
Rent share 21.3%

Londonderry Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
939
avg ICSEA score
235
total students
Londonderry Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 235 students
939
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Londonderry, with a map

Londonderry Map

Londonderry, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Londonderry, New South Wales: 33.6540°S, 150.7411°E

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

People in Londonderry

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.3% (2,065) Female 48.7% (1,957)

Population Density

111
people per km²
4,024 people · 36.2 km²

Households

3.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,173
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
2.5%
Malta
2.3%
New Zealand
1.4%
India
0.7%
China
0.6%
Italy
0.5%
Philippines
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

Mandarin
1.0%
Arabic
0.9%
Punjabi
0.7%
Italian
0.6%
Greek
0.5%
Croatian
0.4%
Cantonese
0.4%

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

Ancestry

Australian
36.2%
English
32.6%
Maltese
16.5%
Irish
7.1%
Scottish
6.3%
Australian Aboriginal
4.4%
Italian
3.9%
German
2.8%
Dutch
2.3%
Chinese
1.4%
Greek
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

Catholic
37.5%
No religion
27.4%
Anglican
15.9%
Not stated
7.0%
Christian (other)
2.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.9%
Eastern Orthodox
1.5%
Islam
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.5% 1,543
Separated
3.2% 103
Divorced
8.3% 271
Widowed
4.1% 133
Never married
36.9% 1,197

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.4%
Couple: no children under 15
26.2%
Couple: no children
20.9%
One parent: children under 15
6.8%
One parent: no children under 15
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
14.3%
2 persons
26.2%
3 persons
16.8%
4 persons
21.3%
5 persons
10.8%
6+ persons
10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Londonderry

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,147 occupied private dwellings in Londonderry at the 2021 Census, 21.2% were rented, 36.3% owned outright and 38.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.2% 25 dwellings
Owned outright
36.3% 416 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
38.7% 444 dwellings
Rented
21.2% 243 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.7% 20 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.8%
2 bedrooms
8.8%
3 bedrooms
31.8%
4 bedrooms
38.3%
5 bedrooms
12.2%
6+ bedrooms
7.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.9%
$300-$449/mo
1.5%
$450-$599/mo
2.7%
$600-$799/mo
3.9%
$800-$999/mo
3.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.2%
1 vehicle
18.4%
2 vehicles
30.4%
3 vehicles
20.3%
4+ vehicles
28.8%

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

Work, income and education in Londonderry

Employment

Employed full-time
39.3% 1,081 people
Employed part-time
22.9% 630 people
Unemployed
2.3% 64 people
Not in labour force
35.5% 978 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
24.6%
Clerical & Administrative
15.8%
Professionals
14.1%
Managers
12.7%
Community & Personal Service
12.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.1%
Labourers
5.1%
Sales Workers
4.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
1.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
4.4%
$800-$999/wk
5.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.9%
$4,000+/wk
16.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
11.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.3%
$3,500+/wk
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.4%
Did not go to work
17.2%
Truck
7.9%
Car (passenger)
3.9%
Walked only
3.3%
Other
1.2%
Train
0.5%
Bicycle
0.3%
Bus
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
44.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
38.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.1%
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
59.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.9%
Bachelor Degree
14.8%
Certificate I/II
3.2%
Postgraduate Degree
3.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.9%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
26.0%
Management & Commerce
19.3%
Architecture & Building
12.9%
Society & Culture
11.2%
Health
7.8%
Education
6.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.5%
Agriculture & Environment
3.4%
Information Technology
2.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%
Creative Arts
2.2%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.0%
Secondary: Catholic
15.8%
Secondary: Government
14.2%
Vocational Education
12.4%
Primary: Catholic
10.6%
Pre-school
10.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.5%

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
88.6%
Has need for assistance
4.9%
Need for assistance not stated
6.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
282
Asthma
159
Diabetes
143
Arthritis
140
Heart disease
100
Lung condition
73
Cancer
52
Stroke
42
Kidney disease
38
Dementia
6

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 391
Did not provide
87.0% 2,620

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
9.2% 277
Not a volunteer
90.8% 2,738

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 4
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 5
Previously served
2.4% 72
Never served
97.3% 2,960

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.5%
1 child
10.8%
2 children
29.7%
3 children
20.0%
4 children
8.0%
5+ children
2.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
19
1951: 1960
63
1961: 1970
118
1971: 1980
85
1981: 1990
80
1991: 2000
83
2001: 2010
50
2011: 2015
27
2016
3
2017
9
2018
7
2019
12

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

Population Mobility

9.0%
moved in the last year
24.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,406
Moved from NSW
266
Moved: same area (SA2)
38
Moved from overseas
16
Moved from QLD
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.1%
5: 14 hours
26.7%
15: 29 hours
13.7%
30+ hours
12.7%
Did not do domestic work
26.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.5%
Step family: no other children
7.6%
Blended family: no other children
5.8%
Intact family: other children present
1.3%
Other couple: children only
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Londonderry Crime Statistics

53 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
19
Other Against Property
9
Assault
7
Other Against Person
7
Property Damage
6
Sexual Offences
3
Drug Offences
2

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Londonderry

The closest suburb to Londonderry is Berkshire Park, 3.6 km away.

Berkshire Park
3.6 km away · income $756/wk · rent $450/wk
Llandilo
5.3 km away · income $709/wk · rent $500/wk
Hobartville
5.5 km away · income $826/wk · rent $420/wk
Richmond (NSW)
5.7 km away · income $744/wk · rent $375/wk
Bligh Park
5.8 km away · income $935/wk · rent $410/wk
South Windsor
6.0 km away · income $763/wk · rent $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Londonderry

What is the population of Londonderry NSW?

The population of Londonderry NSW is 4,024 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 111 people per km². Londonderry is ranked #1,913 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Londonderry?

The median personal income in Londonderry NSW is $809 per week, or $42,068 per year. The median household income is $2,158 per week. Family income is $2,173 per week. Londonderry is ranked #3,449 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Londonderry?

Median rent in Londonderry NSW is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Londonderry ranks #939 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Londonderry?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Londonderry NSW is $2,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Londonderry?

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

Is Londonderry a good suburb to live in?

Londonderry is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4,024. The median income is $809/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% 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: 12384. All dollar figures in AUD.