McGraths Hill, NSW: suburb profile

The population of McGraths Hill NSW is 2,537 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in McGraths Hill is $942 per week ($48,984 per year). Median rent in McGraths Hill is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). McGraths Hill has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. McGraths Hill has a population density of 820 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in McGraths Hill is England. The most common religion is No religion (37.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in McGraths Hill is $2,392.

There were 11 recorded offences in McGraths Hill in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

Population
2,537
Census 2021
Median income
$942/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$450/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
34years
Census 2021

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

McGraths Hill vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in McGraths Hill is $942 a week, 23% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 478th 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 20.7% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 34, 9 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.
MeasureMcGraths HillTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$942/wk$765/wk +23%$766/wk
Household income$2,177/wk$1,704/wk +28%$1,637/wk
Rent$450/wk$385/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,392/mo$1,965/mo +22%$1,733/mo
Median age3443 −9 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.7%22.6% −1.9 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 McGraths Hill, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

McGraths Hill Population

2,537 residents at the 2021 Census.

McGraths Hill Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$942/wk
$48,984 per year
Ranked 1,691 of 14,663
Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
Ranked 1,049 of 14,663
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,392/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

McGraths Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,177/wk
Median rent $450/wk
Rent to income 20.7%

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

Median rent in McGraths Hill against your income

About $9,434 a month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $1,727/wk
Rent share 20.7%

McGraths Hill Schools

7
schools nearby
5
government
989
avg ICSEA score
3,423
total students
Arndell Anglican College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,220 students
1064
ICSEA
Oakville Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 612 students
1032
ICSEA
St Matthew's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 303 students
1021
ICSEA
Pitt Town Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 290 students
987
ICSEA
Windsor Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 231 students
949
ICSEA
Windsor Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 125 students
944
ICSEA
Windsor High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 642 students
923
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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McGraths Hill Map

McGraths Hill, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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McGraths Hill, New South Wales: 33.6130°S, 150.8418°E

McGraths Hill Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (7)

People in McGraths Hill

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (1,305) Female 48.5% (1,230)

Population Density

820
people per km²
2,537 people · 3.1 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,378
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
3.0%
New Zealand
1.5%
South Africa
0.7%
China
0.6%
Scotland
0.5%
Croatia
0.5%
Lebanon
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

Arabic
1.7%
Italian
0.7%
Cantonese
0.6%
Punjabi
0.5%
Afrikaans
0.4%
Russian
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%

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

Ancestry

Australian
43.0%
English
39.8%
Scottish
10.9%
Irish
10.6%
Australian Aboriginal
5.0%
Italian
4.6%
Maltese
3.9%
German
3.2%
Dutch
2.2%
Lebanese
1.7%
Chinese
1.3%

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
37.3%
Catholic
24.7%
Anglican
20.2%
Not stated
4.4%
Uniting Church
2.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.9%
Christian (other)
1.7%
Eastern Orthodox
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.2% 898
Separated
3.8% 74
Divorced
8.6% 167
Widowed
4.0% 78
Never married
37.4% 728

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
46.9%
Couple: no children
18.9%
Couple: no children under 15
17.9%
One parent: children under 15
8.7%
One parent: no children under 15
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
16.4%
2 persons
29.8%
3 persons
20.7%
4 persons
20.6%
5 persons
8.6%
6+ persons
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in McGraths Hill

Housing Tenure

Of the 849 occupied private dwellings in McGraths Hill at the 2021 Census, 20.3% were rented, 28.0% owned outright and 49.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
28.0% 238 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
49.2% 418 dwellings
Rented
20.3% 172 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 7 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.0%
2 bedrooms
3.9%
3 bedrooms
52.5%
4 bedrooms
34.2%
5 bedrooms
6.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.6%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.1%
$600-$799/mo
1.9%
$800-$999/mo
3.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
9.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
24.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
21.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.3%
1 vehicle
23.5%
2 vehicles
46.5%
3 vehicles
15.3%
4+ vehicles
12.4%

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

Work, income and education in McGraths Hill

Employment

Employed full-time
44.8% 763 people
Employed part-time
24.3% 414 people
Unemployed
2.1% 36 people
Not in labour force
28.9% 492 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
24.3%
Professionals
18.0%
Clerical & Administrative
16.1%
Managers
14.4%
Community & Personal Service
11.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.1%
Sales Workers
4.8%
Labourers
3.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
0.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.9%
$500-$649/wk
2.3%
$650-$799/wk
4.3%
$800-$999/wk
4.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.8%
$4,000+/wk
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.3%
$1-$149/wk
2.9%
$150-$299/wk
3.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.0%
$3,500+/wk
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.4%
Did not go to work
18.6%
Car (passenger)
3.5%
Truck
3.5%
Walked only
1.1%
Train
0.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Bicycle
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.6%

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
52.9%
Bachelor Degree
20.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.9%
Postgraduate Degree
4.1%
Certificate I/II
2.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.4%
Engineering
19.3%
Architecture & Building
14.1%
Society & Culture
10.9%
Education
10.0%
Health
8.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.1%
Agriculture & Environment
3.3%
Creative Arts
2.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.6%
Information Technology
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.7%
Pre-school
15.5%
Secondary: Government
12.7%
Vocational Education
10.5%
Secondary: Catholic
9.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.3%
Primary: Catholic
5.2%

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
92.2%
Has need for assistance
3.8%
Need for assistance not stated
3.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
180
Asthma
106
Arthritis
71
Diabetes
64
Heart disease
50
Lung condition
27
Cancer
24
Kidney disease
20
Stroke
16
Dementia
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.8% 201
Did not provide
89.2% 1,654

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
8.3% 154
Not a volunteer
91.7% 1,704

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.6% 11
Previously served
2.3% 42
Never served
97.2% 1,811

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.8%
1 child
12.2%
2 children
34.1%
3 children
17.5%
4 children
5.4%
5+ children
0.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
10
1961: 1970
62
1971: 1980
48
1981: 1990
53
1991: 2000
32
2001: 2010
37
2011: 2015
23
2016
7
2017
3
2018
9

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

Population Mobility

11.9%
moved in the last year
37.6%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,122
Moved from NSW
222
Moved: same area (SA2)
56
Moved from QLD
3
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.4%
5: 14 hours
28.5%
15: 29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
10.3%
Did not do domestic work
25.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.6%
Step family: no other children
9.8%
Blended family: no other children
5.5%
Intact family: other children present
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

McGraths Hill Crime Statistics

11 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
5
Assault
4
Sexual Offences
1
Property Damage
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near McGraths Hill

The closest suburb to McGraths Hill is Windsor (NSW), 1.9 km away.

Windsor (NSW)
1.9 km away · income $756/wk · rent $360/wk
Vineyard
3.1 km away · income $640/wk · rent $450/wk
Oakville
3.5 km away · income $876/wk · rent $600/wk
Pitt Town
4.2 km away · income $1,014/wk · rent $570/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About McGraths Hill

What is the population of McGraths Hill NSW?

The population of McGraths Hill NSW is 2,537 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 820 people per km². McGraths Hill is ranked #2,699 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in McGraths Hill?

The median personal income in McGraths Hill NSW is $942 per week, or $48,984 per year. The median household income is $2,177 per week. Family income is $2,378 per week. McGraths Hill is ranked #1,691 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in McGraths Hill?

Median rent in McGraths Hill NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. McGraths Hill ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in McGraths Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in McGraths Hill NSW is $2,392. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in McGraths Hill?

The median age in McGraths Hill NSW is 34 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is McGraths Hill a good suburb to live in?

McGraths Hill is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,537. The median income is $942/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% 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: 12552. All dollar figures in AUD.