Ramsgate, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Ramsgate NSW is 1,151 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ramsgate is $779 per week ($40,508 per year). Median rent in Ramsgate is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Ramsgate has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Ramsgate has a population density of 2,689 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ramsgate is Greece. The most common religion is Catholic (22.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ramsgate is $2,383.

There were 13 recorded offences in Ramsgate in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

Population
1,151
Census 2021
Median income
$779/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$550/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
47years
Census 2021

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

Ramsgate vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Ramsgate is $779 a week, 2% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,028th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $550 a week, $165 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 30.5% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 47, 4 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.
MeasureRamsgateTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$779/wk$765/wk +2%$766/wk
Household income$1,803/wk$1,704/wk +6%$1,637/wk
Rent$550/wk$385/wk +43%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,383/mo$1,965/mo +21%$1,733/mo
Median age4743 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income30.5%22.6% +7.9 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 Ramsgate, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Ramsgate Population

1,151 residents at the 2021 Census.

Ramsgate Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$779/wk
$40,508 per year
Ranked 3,963 of 14,663
Median Rent
$550/wk
$2,383 per month
Ranked 360 of 14,663
Median Age
47years
9 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,383/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Ramsgate Rent Prices & Affordability

31% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,803/wk
Median rent $550/wk
Rent to income 30.5%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Ramsgate against your income

About $7,813 a month
Median rent $550/wk
Left after rent $1,253/wk
Rent share 30.5%

Ramsgate Schools

33
schools nearby
20
government
1072
avg ICSEA score
14,485
total students
St George Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 845 students
1159
ICSEA
St George Girls High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 908 students
1148
ICSEA
Sydney Technical High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 907 students
1136
ICSEA
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 210 students
1130
ICSEA
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 416 students
1117
ICSEA
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 400 students
1103
ICSEA
Hurstville Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 1,048 students
1102
ICSEA
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 218 students
1091
ICSEA
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le Sands Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 198 students
1090
ICSEA
St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 408 students
1088
ICSEA
Kogarah Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 456 students
1087
ICSEA
Bethany College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,091 students
1083
ICSEA
Marist College Kogarah Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,045 students
1076
ICSEA
Carlton South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 514 students
1064
ICSEA
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 433 students
1064
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 33 schools.

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

All schools near Ramsgate, with a map

Ramsgate Map

Ramsgate, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Ramsgate, New South Wales: 33.9826°S, 151.1398°E

Ramsgate Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (33)

People in Ramsgate

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (553) Female 51.9% (597)

Population Density

2,689
people per km²
1,151 people · 0.4 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,180
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

Greece
4.1%
England
2.4%
China
2.2%
Egypt
2.1%
New Zealand
1.6%
Lebanon
1.5%
Vietnam
1.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
12.4%
Spanish
3.8%
Arabic
3.7%
Mandarin
2.3%
Vietnamese
1.8%
Macedonian
1.5%
Russian
1.2%

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

Ancestry

English
21.5%
Australian
19.5%
Greek
16.1%
Irish
7.5%
Scottish
7.2%
Chinese
4.6%
Italian
3.4%
Lebanese
2.3%
Filipino
1.8%
German
1.8%
Australian Aboriginal
1.7%

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
22.6%
No religion
21.7%
Eastern Orthodox
19.9%
Anglican
10.3%
Not stated
7.3%
Islam
3.0%
Orintal Orthdx
3.0%
Buddhism
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.8% 473
Separated
4.4% 44
Divorced
10.7% 106
Widowed
5.4% 53
Never married
31.6% 313

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
35.6%
Couple: no children
26.2%
Couple: no children under 15
23.8%
One parent: no children under 15
9.3%
One parent: children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
25.5%
2 persons
32.2%
3 persons
20.6%
4 persons
13.3%
5 persons
5.4%
6+ persons
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Ramsgate

Housing Tenure

Of the 425 occupied private dwellings in Ramsgate at the 2021 Census, 30.8% were rented, 35.5% owned outright and 29.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.4% 10 dwellings
Owned outright
35.5% 151 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.6% 126 dwellings
Rented
30.8% 131 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.7% 3 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
91.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.0%
2 bedrooms
33.1%
3 bedrooms
35.7%
4 bedrooms
18.5%
5 bedrooms
7.0%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.1%
$300-$449/mo
3.0%
$450-$599/mo
5.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
23.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.9%
1 vehicle
44.5%
2 vehicles
32.5%
3 vehicles
9.7%
4+ vehicles
7.3%

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

Work, income and education in Ramsgate

Employment

Employed full-time
35.7% 315 people
Employed part-time
17.2% 152 people
Unemployed
1.8% 16 people
Not in labour force
45.2% 399 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
36.2%
Managers
14.2%
Clerical & Administrative
13.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.3%
Sales Workers
8.7%
Community & Personal Service
7.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.7%
Labourers
2.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
2.4%
$300-$399/wk
0.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
1.9%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.1%
$4,000+/wk
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.6%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
4.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
10.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.9%
$3,500+/wk
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.7%
Did not go to work
18.5%
Car (passenger)
3.0%
Walked only
3.0%
Truck
1.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.2%
Bus
1.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.0%

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
32.9%
Certificate III/IV
28.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.6%
Postgraduate Degree
13.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.2%
Certificate I/II
1.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
28.1%
Engineering
13.5%
Society & Culture
11.6%
Education
10.3%
Health
9.5%
Architecture & Building
7.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.8%
Information Technology
4.3%
Creative Arts
3.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.8%
Agriculture & Environment
0.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
28.4%
Secondary: Government
21.0%
Vocational Education
13.6%
Secondary: Catholic
13.0%
Pre-school
9.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.2%
Primary: Catholic
4.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.7%

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
87.3%
Has need for assistance
5.6%
Need for assistance not stated
6.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
83
Heart disease
46
Arthritis
40
Diabetes
39
Asthma
33
Cancer
21
Lung condition
18
Stroke
17
Kidney disease
15
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 138
Did not provide
85.2% 792

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.9% 111
Not a volunteer
88.1% 823

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.3% 12
Never served
98.7% 920

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
35.0%
1 child
21.7%
2 children
26.3%
3 children
12.1%
4 children
3.4%
5+ children
1.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
28
1961: 1970
55
1971: 1980
63
1981: 1990
65
1991: 2000
61
2001: 2010
48
2011: 2015
23
2016
9
2017
8
2018
4
2019
3
2020
6

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

Population Mobility

10.4%
moved in the last year
35.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
953
Moved from NSW
73
Moved: same area (SA2)
24
Moved from QLD
4
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.0%
5: 14 hours
28.6%
15: 29 hours
11.8%
30+ hours
8.2%
Did not do domestic work
30.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.4%
Step family: no other children
9.4%
Blended family: no other children
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Ramsgate Crime Statistics

13 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
6
Drug Offences
2
Other Against Property
2
Assault
1
Other Against Person
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 Ramsgate

The closest suburb to Ramsgate is Ramsgate Beach, 0.6 km away.

Ramsgate Beach
0.6 km away · income $860/wk · rent $480/wk
Beverley Park
1.0 km away · income $859/wk · rent $540/wk
Dolls Point
1.3 km away · income $996/wk · rent $451/wk
Monterey
1.4 km away · income $847/wk · rent $480/wk
Sans Souci
1.4 km away · income $859/wk · rent $500/wk
Kogarah Bay
1.4 km away · income $837/wk · rent $650/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ramsgate

What is the population of Ramsgate NSW?

The population of Ramsgate NSW is 1,151 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,689 people per km². Ramsgate is ranked #3,772 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ramsgate?

The median personal income in Ramsgate NSW is $779 per week, or $40,508 per year. The median household income is $1,803 per week. Family income is $2,180 per week. Ramsgate is ranked #3,963 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ramsgate?

Median rent in Ramsgate NSW is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Rent represents 30.5% of household income, which is considered moderate. Ramsgate ranks #360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ramsgate?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ramsgate NSW is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ramsgate?

The median age in Ramsgate NSW is 47 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ramsgate a good suburb to live in?

Ramsgate is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,151. The median income is $779/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.5% 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: 13322. All dollar figures in AUD.