Summer Hill, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Summer Hill NSW is 128 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Summer Hill is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Summer Hill is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Summer Hill has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Summer Hill has a population density of 2.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Summer Hill is Afghanistan. The most common religion is Catholic (25.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Summer Hill is $2,550.

Population
128
Census 2021
Median income
$850/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$300/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

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

Summer Hill vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Summer Hill is $850 a week, 11% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). Median rent is $300 a week, $85 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 15.7% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 43, the same age as in the typical NSW suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureSummer HillTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$850/wk$765/wk +11%$766/wk
Household income$1,906/wk$1,704/wk +12%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$385/wk −22%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,550/mo$1,965/mo +30%$1,733/mo
Median age4343 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.7%22.6% −6.8 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 Summer Hill, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Summer Hill Population

128 residents at the 2021 Census.

Summer Hill Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$850/wk
$44,200 per year
Ranked 2,768 of 14,663
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
Ranked 4,529 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,550/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Summer Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,906/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 15.7%

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

Median rent in Summer Hill against your income

About $8,259 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,606/wk
Rent share 15.7%

Summer Hill Map

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People in Summer Hill

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (70) Female 47.4% (63)

Population Density

2.8
people per km²
128 people · 45.0 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,968
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
Male Female

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%
Cambodia
0.0%
Canada
0.0%
Chile
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

Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%
French
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
45.3%
English
39.8%
Irish
9.4%
German
7.8%
Scottish
6.3%
Australian Aboriginal
5.5%
Maltese
3.1%
Dutch
2.3%

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

Catholic
25.8%
No religion
23.4%
Anglican
22.7%
Not stated
17.2%
Uniting Church
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
54.8% 57
Divorced
12.5% 13
Widowed
4.8% 5
Never married
27.9% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.7%
Couple: no children
29.1%
Couple: no children under 15
21.4%
One parent: no children under 15
4.9%
One parent: children under 15
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
8.6%
2 persons
40.0%
3 persons
17.1%
4 persons
22.9%
5 persons
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Summer Hill

Housing Tenure

Of the 37 occupied private dwellings in Summer Hill at the 2021 Census, 18.9% were rented, 37.8% owned outright and 51.4% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
37.8% 14 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
51.4% 19 dwellings
Rented
18.9% 7 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

2 bedrooms
21.3%
3 bedrooms
27.7%
4 bedrooms
34.0%
5 bedrooms
17.0%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
75.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.5%
1 vehicle
12.5%
2 vehicles
27.5%
3 vehicles
20.0%
4+ vehicles
32.5%

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

Work, income and education in Summer Hill

Employment

Employed full-time
37.3% 28 people
Employed part-time
22.7% 17 people
Not in labour force
40.0% 30 people

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

Occupation

Managers
33.3%
Professionals
27.8%
Clerical & Administrative
13.9%
Labourers
13.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
19.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
16.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
12.9%
$4,000+/wk
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.9%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$300-$399/wk
6.0%
$400-$499/wk
8.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$800-$999/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.6%
$3,500+/wk
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Did not go to work
25.0%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
45.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
41.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.8%

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
44.3%
Bachelor Degree
26.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.6%

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

Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
26.5%
Management & Commerce
26.5%
Engineering
20.6%
Health
8.8%
Education
8.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
50.0%
Secondary: Government
16.7%
Secondary: Catholic
16.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
16.7%

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
81.3%
Has need for assistance
3.1%
Need for assistance not stated
19.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Asthma
8
Arthritis
6
Heart disease
4
Lung condition
4
Diabetes
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.3% 14
Did not provide
83.7% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
28.7% 25
Not a volunteer
71.3% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
36.4%
3 children
63.6%

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

Population Mobility

11.2%
moved in the last year
36.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
103
Moved: same area (SA2)
9
Moved from NSW
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.8%
5: 14 hours
41.7%
15: 29 hours
9.5%
30+ hours
11.9%
Did not do domestic work
13.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.3%
Step family: no other children
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Hill

What is the population of Summer Hill NSW?

The population of Summer Hill NSW is 128 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2.8 people per km². Summer Hill is ranked #8,226 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Summer Hill?

The median personal income in Summer Hill NSW is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year. The median household income is $1,906 per week. Family income is $1,968 per week. Summer Hill is ranked #2,768 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Summer Hill?

Median rent in Summer Hill NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 15.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Summer Hill ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Summer Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Summer Hill NSW is $2,550. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Summer Hill?

The median age in Summer Hill NSW is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Summer Hill a good suburb to live in?

Summer Hill is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 128. The median income is $850/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13701. All dollar figures in AUD.