Telopea, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Telopea NSW is 5,356 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Telopea is $699 per week ($36,348 per year). Median rent in Telopea is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Telopea has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Telopea has a population density of 3,656 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Telopea is China. The most common religion is No religion (34.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Telopea is $2,300.

There were 81 recorded offences in Telopea in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (27 offences).

Population
5,356
Census 2021
Median income
$699/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$370/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

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

Telopea vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Telopea is $699 a week, 9% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,379th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $370 a week, $15 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 25.3% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 40, 3 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.
MeasureTelopeaTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$699/wk$765/wk −9%$766/wk
Household income$1,465/wk$1,704/wk −14%$1,637/wk
Rent$370/wk$385/wk −4%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,300/mo$1,965/mo +17%$1,733/mo
Median age4043 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.3%22.6% +2.7 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 Telopea, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Telopea Population

5,356 residents at the 2021 Census.

Telopea Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$699/wk
$36,348 per year
Ranked 5,516 of 14,663
Median Rent
$370/wk
$1,603 per month
Ranked 2,711 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Telopea Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,465/wk
Median rent $370/wk
Rent to income 25.3%

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

Median rent in Telopea against your income

About $6,348 a month
Median rent $370/wk
Left after rent $1,095/wk
Rent share 25.3%

Telopea Schools

35
schools nearby
24
government
1089
avg ICSEA score
20,981
total students
James Ruse Agricultural High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 857 students
1222
ICSEA
Tara Anglican School for Girls Independent
Combined · K-12 · 979 students
1175
ICSEA
The King's School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 2,150 students
1163
ICSEA
Murray Farm Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 787 students
1142
ICSEA
Redeemer Baptist School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 549 students
1141
ICSEA
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 262 students
1140
ICSEA
North Rocks Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 861 students
1137
ICSEA
Epping West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 994 students
1131
ICSEA
Burnside Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 218 students
1124
ICSEA
Carlingford West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 1,636 students
1119
ICSEA
Ngarala Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 380 students
1118
ICSEA
Ermington Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 472 students
1117
ICSEA
Roselea Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 306 students
1112
ICSEA
Carlingford High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,772 students
1111
ICSEA
Carlingford Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 644 students
1109
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 35 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 Telopea, with a map

Telopea Map

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

Telopea, New South Wales: 33.7947°S, 151.0420°E

Telopea Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (35)

People in Telopea

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (2,679) Female 50.0% (2,677)

Population Density

3,656
people per km²
5,356 people · 1.5 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
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

China
15.2%
South Korea
7.1%
India
2.6%
Hong Kong
2.5%
Iran
1.8%
Philippines
1.8%
Malaysia
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

Mandarin
16.6%
Korean
9.6%
Cantonese
8.8%
Arabic
3.6%
Persian (excluding Dari)
2.0%
Vietnamese
1.1%
Tamil
1.0%

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

Ancestry

Chinese
29.0%
English
15.3%
Australian
14.2%
Korean
10.0%
Irish
4.5%
Scottish
3.8%
Lebanese
3.2%
Indian
2.9%
Filipino
2.4%
Italian
2.0%
Vietnamese
1.4%

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
34.2%
Catholic
18.4%
Not stated
7.3%
Anglican
6.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
6.0%
Buddhism
5.2%
Islam
5.1%
Hinduism
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.8% 2,184
Separated
3.8% 168
Divorced
9.9% 435
Widowed
4.4% 195
Never married
32.0% 1,404

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.4%
Couple: no children
23.5%
Couple: no children under 15
16.9%
One parent: no children under 15
8.4%
One parent: children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
30.9%
2 persons
28.8%
3 persons
17.1%
4 persons
13.8%
5 persons
6.1%
6+ persons
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Telopea

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,069 occupied private dwellings in Telopea at the 2021 Census, 46.4% were rented, 20.6% owned outright and 29.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 18 dwellings
Owned outright
20.6% 426 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.7% 614 dwellings
Rented
46.4% 961 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 44 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
53.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
38.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.3%
2 bedrooms
34.7%
3 bedrooms
33.4%
4 bedrooms
18.7%
5 bedrooms
5.0%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.5%
$450-$599/mo
0.6%
$600-$799/mo
2.5%
$800-$999/mo
2.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
14.1%
1 vehicle
42.1%
2 vehicles
32.5%
3 vehicles
7.7%
4+ vehicles
3.6%

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

Work, income and education in Telopea

Employment

Employed full-time
32.6% 1,228 people
Employed part-time
17.2% 650 people
Unemployed
3.5% 131 people
Not in labour force
46.7% 1,762 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
37.3%
Clerical & Administrative
15.1%
Managers
13.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.4%
Community & Personal Service
9.0%
Sales Workers
5.7%
Labourers
4.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.6%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
2.7%
$300-$399/wk
5.4%
$400-$499/wk
8.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.7%
$4,000+/wk
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
7.4%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.8%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.5%
Did not go to work
28.1%
Car (passenger)
4.6%
Bus
1.9%
Train
1.6%
Walked only
0.9%
Other
0.7%
Truck
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Bicycle
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
79.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.4%

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
39.9%
Postgraduate Degree
19.9%
Certificate III/IV
17.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.7%
Certificate I/II
1.9%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
32.0%
Engineering
14.3%
Society & Culture
12.4%
Health
9.1%
Education
7.3%
Information Technology
7.0%
Creative Arts
5.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.1%
Architecture & Building
3.8%
Agriculture & Environment
0.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.6%
Secondary: Government
21.4%
Vocational Education
14.5%
Pre-school
11.3%
Primary: Catholic
6.5%
Secondary: Catholic
4.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.4%

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
87.2%
Has need for assistance
6.8%
Need for assistance not stated
6.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
422
Diabetes
192
Asthma
171
Arthritis
132
Heart disease
111
Lung condition
102
Cancer
52
Kidney disease
40
Stroke
34
Dementia
10

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.1% 497
Did not provide
87.9% 3,606

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.2% 463
Not a volunteer
88.8% 3,655

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 4
Previously served
1.1% 46
Never served
98.8% 4,080

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
32.9%
1 child
22.4%
2 children
28.2%
3 children
11.1%
4 children
3.6%
5+ children
1.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
26
1961: 1970
68
1971: 1980
140
1981: 1990
404
1991: 2000
508
2001: 2010
785
2011: 2015
403
2016
84
2017
86
2018
64
2019
79
2020
41
2021
11

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

Population Mobility

13.6%
moved in the last year
43.2%
moved in the last 5 years
5.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,341
Moved from NSW
479
Moved: same area (SA2)
126
Moved from overseas
39
Moved from VIC
15
Moved from QLD
15
Moved from WA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.9%
5: 14 hours
25.3%
15: 29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
9.2%
Did not do domestic work
33.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.2%
Step family: no other children
5.8%
Blended family: no other children
2.5%
Intact family: other children present
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Telopea Crime Statistics

81 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
27
Other Against Property
14
Assault
12
Property Damage
8
Other Against Person
7
Sexual Offences
4
Drug Offences
4
Traffic
4
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Lake Cargelligo
Income: $641/wk Rent: $170/wk $200/wk less rent
South Albury
Income: $775/wk Rent: $200/wk $170/wk less rent
Berkeley
Income: $568/wk Rent: $290/wk $80/wk less rent
Singleton (NSW)
Income: $736/wk Rent: $300/wk $70/wk less rent
Avondale (NSW)
Income: $725/wk Rent: $300/wk $70/wk less rent
Argenton
Income: $616/wk Rent: $350/wk $20/wk less rent
Old Erowal Bay
Income: $579/wk Rent: $350/wk $20/wk less rent
Narwee
Income: $647/wk Rent: $354/wk $16/wk less rent

Suburbs near Telopea

The closest suburb to Telopea is Dundas (NSW), 1.0 km away.

Dundas (NSW)
1.0 km away · income $764/wk · rent $428/wk
Dundas Valley
1.3 km away · income $726/wk · rent $428/wk
Oatlands (NSW)
1.5 km away · income $848/wk · rent $530/wk
Rydalmere
2.1 km away · income $792/wk · rent $430/wk
Carlingford
2.2 km away · income $791/wk · rent $500/wk
Ermington
2.5 km away · income $812/wk · rent $420/wk

Compare Telopea

Frequently Asked Questions About Telopea

What is the population of Telopea NSW?

The population of Telopea NSW is 5,356 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,656 people per km². Telopea is ranked #1,470 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Telopea?

The median personal income in Telopea NSW is $699 per week, or $36,348 per year. The median household income is $1,465 per week. Family income is $1,875 per week. Telopea is ranked #5,516 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Telopea?

Median rent in Telopea NSW is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Rent represents 25.3% of household income, which is considered moderate. Telopea ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Telopea?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Telopea NSW is $2,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Telopea?

The median age in Telopea NSW is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Telopea a good suburb to live in?

Telopea is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 5,356. The median income is $699/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.3% 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: 13797. All dollar figures in AUD.