Paxton, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Paxton NSW is 1,215 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Paxton is $730 per week ($37,960 per year). Median rent in Paxton is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Paxton has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Paxton has a population density of 281 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Paxton is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (48.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paxton is $1,671.

There were 31 recorded offences in Paxton in 2025-26, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (10 offences).

Population
1,215
Census 2021
Median income
$730/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$345/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
33years
Census 2021

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

Paxton vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Paxton is $730 a week, 5% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,247th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $345 a week, $40 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 20.4% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 33, 10 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.
MeasurePaxtonTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$730/wk$765/wk −5%$766/wk
Household income$1,692/wk$1,704/wk −1%$1,637/wk
Rent$345/wk$385/wk −10%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,671/mo$1,965/mo −15%$1,733/mo
Median age3343 −10 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.4%22.6% −2.2 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 Paxton, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Paxton Population

1,215 residents at the 2021 Census.

Paxton Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$730/wk
$37,960 per year
Ranked 4,918 of 14,663
Median Rent
$345/wk
$1,495 per month
Ranked 3,520 of 14,663
Median Age
33years
5 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,671/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Paxton Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,692/wk
Median rent $345/wk
Rent to income 20.4%

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

Median rent in Paxton against your income

About $7,332 a month
Median rent $345/wk
Left after rent $1,347/wk
Rent share 20.4%

Paxton Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
915
avg ICSEA score
194
total students
Paxton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 80 students
926
ICSEA
Ellalong Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 114 students
903
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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Paxton Map

Paxton, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Paxton, New South Wales: 32.9042°S, 151.2861°E

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

People in Paxton

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (613) Female 49.5% (602)

Population Density

281
people per km²
1,215 people · 4.3 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
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

New Zealand
1.3%
England
1.2%
Scotland
0.4%
Italy
0.3%
Philippines
0.3%
Germany
0.2%
Afghanistan
0.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.3%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.2%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
48.6%
English
44.6%
Irish
13.3%
Scottish
11.9%
Australian Aboriginal
9.9%
German
4.5%
Italian
1.7%
Maltese
1.1%
Welsh
1.0%
Filipino
0.9%
New Zealander
0.9%

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

No religion
48.1%
Anglican
21.8%
Catholic
14.9%
Not stated
5.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.7%
Christian (other)
1.6%
Uniting Church
1.6%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

10.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
42.2% 385
Separated
3.7% 34
Divorced
11.6% 106
Widowed
5.2% 47
Never married
37.3% 340

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.9%
Couple: no children
20.9%
One parent: children under 15
14.8%
Couple: no children under 15
14.5%
One parent: no children under 15
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.3%
2 persons
28.7%
3 persons
17.1%
4 persons
20.8%
5 persons
9.9%
6+ persons
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Paxton

Housing Tenure

Of the 406 occupied private dwellings in Paxton at the 2021 Census, 16.7% were rented, 28.6% owned outright and 52.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.2% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
28.6% 116 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
52.7% 214 dwellings
Rented
16.7% 68 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.7% 3 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
0.8%
2 bedrooms
9.2%
3 bedrooms
41.5%
4 bedrooms
39.2%
5 bedrooms
7.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.5%
$300-$449/mo
2.0%
$450-$599/mo
2.0%
$600-$799/mo
5.5%
$800-$999/mo
8.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
9.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.2%
1 vehicle
28.8%
2 vehicles
37.5%
3 vehicles
20.1%
4+ vehicles
12.4%

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

Work, income and education in Paxton

Employment

Employed full-time
35.7% 291 people
Employed part-time
20.6% 168 people
Unemployed
3.6% 29 people
Not in labour force
40.1% 327 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
26.0%
Community & Personal Service
17.0%
Professionals
13.1%
Clerical & Administrative
12.8%
Labourers
9.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.3%
Managers
8.7%
Sales Workers
3.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.1%
$1-$149/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.9%
$400-$499/wk
5.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
3.4%
$800-$999/wk
5.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.9%
$4,000+/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.0%
$1-$149/wk
3.0%
$150-$299/wk
4.5%
$300-$399/wk
5.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
12.2%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.2%
Did not go to work
16.7%
Car (passenger)
3.8%
Walked only
2.0%
Truck
1.8%
Other
0.9%
Bus
0.7%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.9%

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
62.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.0%
Bachelor Degree
10.5%
Postgraduate Degree
4.3%
Certificate I/II
2.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.1%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
21.5%
Management & Commerce
18.4%
Society & Culture
12.1%
Health
11.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.9%
Architecture & Building
10.3%
Education
7.2%
Agriculture & Environment
3.7%
Creative Arts
3.1%
Information Technology
0.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.8%
Secondary: Government
22.3%
Vocational Education
13.2%
Pre-school
11.5%
Primary: Catholic
8.1%
Secondary: Catholic
4.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.0%

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
87.1%
Has need for assistance
8.1%
Need for assistance not stated
4.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
158
Asthma
52
Arthritis
45
Lung condition
37
Diabetes
35
Heart disease
28
Cancer
20
Kidney disease
16
Stroke
11

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.9% 137
Did not provide
84.1% 722

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
10.7% 92
Not a volunteer
89.3% 770

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.9% 34
Never served
96.1% 834

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.7%
1 child
14.1%
2 children
28.9%
3 children
20.2%
4 children
5.4%
5+ children
3.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
3
1961: 1970
12
1971: 1980
9
1981: 1990
16
1991: 2000
6
2001: 2010
9
2011: 2015
5
2017
4

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

Population Mobility

13.0%
moved in the last year
45.1%
moved in the last 5 years
5.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,001
Moved from NSW
109
Moved: same area (SA2)
27
Moved from overseas
4
Moved from VIC
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.7%
5: 14 hours
28.9%
15: 29 hours
15.4%
30+ hours
9.7%
Did not do domestic work
26.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
79.1%
Step family: no other children
8.8%
Blended family: no other children
8.8%
Intact family: other children present
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Paxton Crime Statistics

31 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Person
10
Other Against Property
7
Property Damage
6
Assault
5
Theft
2
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Paxton

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Millfield
3.4 km away · income $682/wk · rent $320/wk
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3.7 km away · income $723/wk · rent $400/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paxton

What is the population of Paxton NSW?

The population of Paxton NSW is 1,215 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 281 people per km². Paxton is ranked #3,679 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Paxton?

The median personal income in Paxton NSW is $730 per week, or $37,960 per year. The median household income is $1,692 per week. Family income is $1,875 per week. Paxton is ranked #4,918 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Paxton?

Median rent in Paxton NSW is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Paxton ranks #3,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Paxton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paxton NSW is $1,671. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Paxton?

The median age in Paxton NSW is 33 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Paxton a good suburb to live in?

Paxton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,215. The median income is $730/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% 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: 13173. All dollar figures in AUD.