Toronto, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Toronto NSW is 5,973 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Toronto is $581 per week ($30,212 per year). Median rent in Toronto is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Toronto has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Toronto has a population density of 640 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Toronto is England. The most common religion is No religion (41.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Toronto is $1,616.

There were 222 recorded offences in Toronto in 2025-26, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (101 offences).

Population
5,973
Census 2021
Median income
$581/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
50years
Census 2021

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

Toronto vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Toronto is $581 a week, 24% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,817th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, $65 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 27.4% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 50, 7 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.
MeasureTorontoTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$581/wk$765/wk −24%$766/wk
Household income$1,170/wk$1,704/wk −31%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$385/wk −17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,616/mo$1,965/mo −18%$1,733/mo
Median age5043 +7 yrs42
Rent share of household income27.4%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 Toronto, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Toronto Population

5,973 residents at the 2021 Census.

Toronto Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$581/wk
$30,212 per year
Ranked 7,359 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
50years
12 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,616/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Toronto Rent Prices & Affordability

27% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,170/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 27.4%

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

Median rent in Toronto against your income

About $5,070 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $850/wk
Rent share 27.4%

Toronto Schools

10
schools nearby
7
government
992
avg ICSEA score
3,316
total students
Toronto Adventist School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 43 students
1173
ICSEA
Coal Point Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 245 students
1065
ICSEA
Charlton Christian College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 831 students
1063
ICSEA
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 194 students
1023
ICSEA
Rathmines Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 311 students
996
ICSEA
Blackalls Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 217 students
966
ICSEA
Toronto High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 952 students
961
ICSEA
Toronto Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 201 students
910
ICSEA
Fennell Bay Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 159 students
889
ICSEA
Biraban Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 163 students
871
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 Toronto, with a map

Toronto Map

Toronto, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Toronto, New South Wales: 33.0143°S, 151.5814°E

Toronto Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (10)

People in Toronto

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (2,869) Female 52.0% (3,103)

Population Density

640
people per km²
5,973 people · 9.3 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,477
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
3.5%
New Zealand
1.4%
Philippines
0.6%
Germany
0.5%
Scotland
0.5%
Netherlands
0.4%
South Africa
0.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Vietnamese
0.4%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.3%
German
0.3%
Polish
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%
Nepali
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
43.4%
Australian
40.9%
Scottish
10.9%
Irish
10.5%
Australian Aboriginal
7.8%
German
3.5%
Italian
1.9%
Dutch
1.1%
Chinese
1.0%
Welsh
1.0%
Filipino
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
41.7%
Anglican
16.6%
Catholic
15.3%
Not stated
7.6%
Uniting Church
5.0%
Baptist
2.5%
Christian (other)
2.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

8.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
39.5% 2,016
Separated
3.9% 198
Divorced
13.2% 672
Widowed
9.4% 479
Never married
34.1% 1,740

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
33.6%
Couple: children under 15
26.5%
One parent: children under 15
14.3%
Couple: no children under 15
14.3%
One parent: no children under 15
11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
32.2%
2 persons
37.9%
3 persons
13.7%
4 persons
9.9%
5 persons
3.6%
6+ persons
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Toronto

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,407 occupied private dwellings in Toronto at the 2021 Census, 34.9% were rented, 37.4% owned outright and 24.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.9% 45 dwellings
Owned outright
37.4% 901 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
24.0% 577 dwellings
Rented
34.9% 840 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.7% 42 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
84.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
8.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.7%
2 bedrooms
22.0%
3 bedrooms
48.4%
4 bedrooms
21.6%
5 bedrooms
2.7%
6+ bedrooms
0.6%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.9%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.9%
$600-$799/mo
5.3%
$800-$999/mo
5.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.8%
1 vehicle
43.3%
2 vehicles
34.0%
3 vehicles
9.2%
4+ vehicles
4.6%

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

Work, income and education in Toronto

Employment

Employed full-time
24.3% 1,120 people
Employed part-time
16.8% 774 people
Unemployed
3.8% 175 people
Not in labour force
55.2% 2,547 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
25.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.2%
Community & Personal Service
15.5%
Managers
11.8%
Clerical & Administrative
11.7%
Labourers
6.5%
Sales Workers
5.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
2.0%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
10.0%
$500-$649/wk
8.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.1%
$4,000+/wk
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
7.8%
$300-$399/wk
7.8%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.8%
$650-$799/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.9%
$3,500+/wk
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.4%
Did not go to work
19.7%
Car (passenger)
5.6%
Walked only
4.1%
Bus
0.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Truck
0.8%
Train
0.2%
Bicycle
0.2%
Other
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.0%

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

Certificate III/IV
45.9%
Bachelor Degree
22.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.8%
Postgraduate Degree
6.6%
Certificate I/II
3.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.7%
Engineering
19.3%
Society & Culture
15.8%
Health
12.7%
Education
8.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.1%
Architecture & Building
6.3%
Creative Arts
2.8%
Agriculture & Environment
2.3%
Information Technology
2.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.9%
Secondary: Government
26.6%
Vocational Education
15.1%
Pre-school
11.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.4%
Primary: Catholic
3.4%
Secondary: Catholic
3.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.1%

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
81.8%
Has need for assistance
12.2%
Need for assistance not stated
5.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
924
Arthritis
335
Asthma
260
Diabetes
249
Heart disease
248
Lung condition
244
Stroke
143
Cancer
133
Kidney disease
103
Dementia
59

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.9% 758
Did not provide
84.1% 4,012

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.3% 589
Not a volunteer
87.7% 4,187

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 8
Previously served
4.0% 193
Never served
95.8% 4,597

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.1%
1 child
11.3%
2 children
29.9%
3 children
20.5%
4 children
8.9%
5+ children
3.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
19
1951: 1960
80
1961: 1970
107
1971: 1980
92
1981: 1990
88
1991: 2000
66
2001: 2010
86
2011: 2015
53
2016
19
2017
26
2018
12
2019
17
2020
6

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

Population Mobility

15.7%
moved in the last year
41.8%
moved in the last 5 years
8.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
44.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,652
Moved from NSW
561
Moved: same area (SA2)
210
Moved from overseas
19
Moved from QLD
13
Moved from SA
13
Moved from VIC
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.9%
5: 14 hours
26.8%
15: 29 hours
12.7%
30+ hours
10.3%
Did not do domestic work
32.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.9%
Step family: no other children
11.9%
Blended family: no other children
6.4%
Other couple: children only
2.2%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Toronto Crime Statistics

222 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Property
101
Assault
31
Theft
30
Other Against Person
22
Sexual Offences
13
Property Damage
12
Drug Offences
8
Weapons
4
Traffic
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Income: $498/wk Rent: $220/wk $100/wk less rent
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Income: $660/wk Rent: $220/wk $100/wk less rent
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Income: $685/wk Rent: $245/wk $75/wk less rent
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Income: $555/wk Rent: $300/wk $20/wk less rent
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Income: $636/wk Rent: $175/wk $145/wk less rent
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Income: $602/wk Rent: $180/wk $140/wk less rent

Suburbs near Toronto

The closest suburb to Toronto is Kilaben Bay, 1.6 km away.

Kilaben Bay
1.6 km away · income $859/wk · rent $390/wk
Blackalls Park
1.6 km away · income $683/wk · rent $350/wk
Rathmines
2.8 km away · income $728/wk · rent $400/wk
Bolton Point
3.4 km away · income $623/wk · rent $267/wk
Fennell Bay
3.6 km away · income $700/wk · rent $368/wk
Coal Point
3.9 km away · income $901/wk · rent $440/wk

Compare Toronto

Frequently Asked Questions About Toronto

What is the population of Toronto NSW?

The population of Toronto NSW is 5,973 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 640 people per km². Toronto is ranked #1,310 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Toronto?

The median personal income in Toronto NSW is $581 per week, or $30,212 per year. The median household income is $1,170 per week. Family income is $1,477 per week. Toronto is ranked #7,359 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Toronto?

Median rent in Toronto NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 27.4% of household income, which is considered moderate. Toronto ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Toronto?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Toronto NSW is $1,616. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Toronto?

The median age in Toronto NSW is 50 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Toronto a good suburb to live in?

Toronto is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 5,973. The median income is $581/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.4% 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: 13936. All dollar figures in AUD.