Mulgoa, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Mulgoa NSW is 2,044 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mulgoa is $951 per week ($49,452 per year). Median rent in Mulgoa is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Mulgoa has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Mulgoa has a population density of 38 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mulgoa is England. The most common religion is Catholic (41.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mulgoa is $2,750.

There were 23 recorded offences in Mulgoa in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).

Population
2,044
Census 2021
Median income
$951/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$450/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

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

Mulgoa vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Mulgoa is $951 a week, 24% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 461st 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 17.8% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 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.
MeasureMulgoaTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$951/wk$765/wk +24%$766/wk
Household income$2,533/wk$1,704/wk +49%$1,637/wk
Rent$450/wk$385/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,750/mo$1,965/mo +40%$1,733/mo
Median age4143 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.8%22.6% −4.8 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 Mulgoa, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Mulgoa Population

2,044 residents at the 2021 Census.

Mulgoa Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$951/wk
$49,452 per year
Ranked 1,605 of 14,663
Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
Ranked 1,049 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,750/mo
Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Mulgoa Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,533/wk
Median rent $450/wk
Rent to income 17.8%

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

Median rent in Mulgoa against your income

About $10,976 a month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $2,083/wk
Rent share 17.8%

Mulgoa Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
1015
avg ICSEA score
644
total students
Nepean Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 541 students
1049
ICSEA
Mulgoa Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 103 students
980
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 Mulgoa, with a map

Mulgoa Map

Mulgoa, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
Loading map…

Mulgoa, New South Wales: 33.8157°S, 150.6414°E

Mulgoa Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (2)

People in Mulgoa

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (1,052) Female 48.6% (995)

Population Density

38
people per km²
2,044 people · 54.3 km²

Households

3.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,695
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
2.4%
Malta
1.7%
Germany
1.3%
Italy
1.1%
Lebanon
0.9%
India
0.6%
South Korea
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
1.8%
Italian
1.2%
Croatian
0.8%
Punjabi
0.8%
Greek
0.4%
Polish
0.4%
Spanish
0.4%

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

Ancestry

Australian
35.6%
English
34.4%
Maltese
9.9%
Scottish
8.5%
Irish
7.9%
Italian
6.3%
German
4.5%
Lebanese
3.1%
Dutch
2.9%
Australian Aboriginal
2.1%
Croatian
1.9%

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
41.4%
No religion
20.2%
Anglican
19.8%
Not stated
3.7%
Christian (other)
3.6%
Othr Protestnt
2.1%
Eastern Orthodox
2.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.7% 926
Separated
2.2% 37
Divorced
6.3% 105
Widowed
3.7% 62
Never married
32.1% 533

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.8%
Couple: no children under 15
25.0%
Couple: no children
21.8%
One parent: no children under 15
3.9%
One parent: children under 15
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
13.3%
2 persons
28.4%
3 persons
15.3%
4 persons
19.0%
5 persons
15.6%
6+ persons
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Mulgoa

Housing Tenure

Of the 585 occupied private dwellings in Mulgoa at the 2021 Census, 13.7% were rented, 45.5% owned outright and 39.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.4% 14 dwellings
Owned outright
45.5% 266 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
39.0% 228 dwellings
Rented
13.7% 80 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.7% 4 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
1.4%
2 bedrooms
3.0%
3 bedrooms
23.4%
4 bedrooms
43.6%
5 bedrooms
18.2%
6+ bedrooms
10.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.5%
$300-$449/mo
3.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.8%
$600-$799/mo
2.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
28.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.5%
1 vehicle
12.6%
2 vehicles
33.6%
3 vehicles
21.7%
4+ vehicles
31.7%

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

Work, income and education in Mulgoa

Employment

Employed full-time
38.9% 564 people
Employed part-time
23.6% 342 people
Unemployed
1.9% 27 people
Not in labour force
35.7% 518 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
23.9%
Managers
20.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.8%
Clerical & Administrative
15.2%
Community & Personal Service
6.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.6%
Sales Workers
5.1%
Labourers
3.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.8%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
0.9%
$400-$499/wk
1.8%
$500-$649/wk
1.8%
$650-$799/wk
4.8%
$800-$999/wk
4.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.9%
$4,000+/wk
28.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.5%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
3.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
7.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.7%
$3,500+/wk
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.9%
Did not go to work
18.2%
Truck
4.9%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Walked only
2.9%
Other
0.6%
Train
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.7%

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
40.8%
Bachelor Degree
26.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.6%
Postgraduate Degree
7.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.2%
Certificate I/II
1.9%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.3%
Engineering
19.4%
Architecture & Building
13.7%
Health
10.9%
Society & Culture
10.7%
Education
8.6%
Creative Arts
3.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.3%
Information Technology
2.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Other Non-Govt
20.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
15.6%
Primary: Government
13.8%
Secondary: Catholic
12.6%
Primary: Catholic
12.4%
Vocational Education
10.0%
Secondary: Government
7.9%
Pre-school
7.7%

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
92.3%
Has need for assistance
3.7%
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
106
Arthritis
62
Asthma
62
Heart disease
58
Diabetes
54
Lung condition
27
Cancer
27
Kidney disease
15
Stroke
8
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.8% 202
Did not provide
87.2% 1,381

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.8% 236
Not a volunteer
85.2% 1,358

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.3% 36
Never served
97.7% 1,553

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
32.4%
1 child
7.5%
2 children
28.6%
3 children
22.9%
4 children
6.7%
5+ children
2.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
24
1951: 1960
33
1961: 1970
85
1971: 1980
51
1981: 1990
46
1991: 2000
31
2001: 2010
23
2011: 2015
12
2017
3
2020
3

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

Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
31.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,747
Moved from NSW
140
Moved: same area (SA2)
61
Moved from QLD
8
Moved from overseas
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.7%
5: 14 hours
30.3%
15: 29 hours
15.8%
30+ hours
12.2%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
90.8%
Step family: no other children
4.4%
Blended family: no other children
2.4%
Intact family: other children present
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Mulgoa Crime Statistics

23 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
7
Other Against Property
5
Other Against Person
4
Assault
3
Property Damage
2
Weapons
2

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Nyngan
Income: $770/wk Rent: $200/wk $250/wk less rent
Yoogali
Income: $871/wk Rent: $300/wk $150/wk less rent
Seaham
Income: $839/wk Rent: $360/wk $90/wk less rent
East Hills
Income: $789/wk Rent: $375/wk $75/wk less rent
Bolwarra (NSW)
Income: $946/wk Rent: $440/wk $10/wk less rent
South Albury
Income: $775/wk Rent: $200/wk $250/wk less rent
West Wyalong
Income: $778/wk Rent: $230/wk $220/wk less rent
Tomerong
Income: $772/wk Rent: $300/wk $150/wk less rent

Suburbs near Mulgoa

The closest suburb to Mulgoa is Glenmore Park, 4.4 km away.

Glenmore Park
4.4 km away · income $1,045/wk · rent $480/wk
Leonay
5.3 km away · income $1,051/wk · rent $530/wk
Glenbrook
5.7 km away · income $1,031/wk · rent $490/wk
Jamisontown
5.9 km away · income $873/wk · rent $370/wk
South Penrith
7.1 km away · income $828/wk · rent $420/wk
Emu Plains
8.0 km away · income $880/wk · rent $420/wk

Compare Mulgoa

Frequently Asked Questions About Mulgoa

What is the population of Mulgoa NSW?

The population of Mulgoa NSW is 2,044 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 38 people per km². Mulgoa is ranked #2,995 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mulgoa?

The median personal income in Mulgoa NSW is $951 per week, or $49,452 per year. The median household income is $2,533 per week. Family income is $2,695 per week. Mulgoa is ranked #1,605 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mulgoa?

Median rent in Mulgoa NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Mulgoa ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mulgoa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mulgoa NSW is $2,750. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mulgoa?

The median age in Mulgoa NSW is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mulgoa a good suburb to live in?

Mulgoa is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,044. The median income is $951/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

Australian Average Salary Australian House Prices Sydney Cost of Living

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12825. All dollar figures in AUD.