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Mount Warrigal

NSW 2528 • Rest of NSW

4,880
Population (2021)
$32,344
Median Income
1.91 km²
Area
32m
Elevation

About Mount Warrigal

Mount Warrigal is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Shellharbour (City) area. With a population of 4,880 and a median income of $32,344, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.91 km² at an elevation of 32m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Mount Warrigal provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Mount Warrigal falls under postcode 2528 and is governed by Shellharbour Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Shellharbour electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2528
Urban Area
Shellharbour
LGA
Shellharbour
Federal Electorate
Whitlam
State Electorate
Shellharbour
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.55°, 150.84°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
1.91 km²
Elevation
32m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$405
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,909
Census 2021
4,880
▼ 0.6% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,532
Income 2021
$32,344
▲ 26.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,744
Born Overseas 879

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 187
  • 2. New Zealand 76
  • 3. North Macedonia 54
  • 4. Germany 50
  • 5. Italy 49
  • 6. Turkey 39
  • 7. Malta 34
  • 8. Scotland 24
  • 9. Chile 23
  • 10. Philippines 23
  • 11. Greece 17
  • 12. Netherlands 17
  • 13. Croatia 14
  • 14. Thailand 12
  • 15. Lebanon 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,778
Australian 1,777
Irish 424
Scottish 375
Australian Aboriginal 347
Italian 233
German 219
Macedonian 129
Greek 115
Maltese 114

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,650
Both parents born in Australia
1,305
Both parents born overseas
663
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
54.6%
No Religion
35.4%
Islam
2.1%
Buddhism
0.6%
Hinduism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
288 (5.9%)
5-14 years
613 (12.6%)
15-19 years
275 (5.6%)
20-24 years
288 (5.9%)
25-34 years
559 (11.5%)
35-44 years
527 (10.8%)
45-54 years
583 (11.9%)
55-64 years
615 (12.6%)
65-74 years
585 (12.0%)
75-84 years
433 (8.9%)
85+ years
120 (2.5%)

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