Abercrombie
Virtually no apartments exist here: 96.1% of dwellings are separate houses, and 72.1% of those have four or more bedrooms, figures that sit well above national norms for a suburb of 1,127 people. Household income lands at the 83.7th percentile nationally, yet mortgage repayments consume only 18.2% of income, below the 30% stress threshold. Median age is 39, one year below the national figure, and 83.5% of residents remained in the suburb between census periods, signalling a settled, family-oriented community. The suburb leans strongly Anglo-Celtic in ancestry and car-dependent in travel, with 91.6% driving to work compared to the national average.
Population
1,127
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,202/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
18
Median House
$725K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $725,000 is based on PSI-derived data, with prices rising from $686,500 in 2024 to $777,500 in 2025, a 13.3% gain in one year. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.2% is comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, making Abercrombie more affordable to service than many NSW markets at a comparable price point. Stock is almost entirely detached houses at 96.1%, with 72.1% offering four or more bedrooms, which suits families more than downsizers. Outright owners at 36.7% and mortgage holders at 48.2% together account for 85% of occupied dwellings, reflecting a community of committed long-term residents rather than a transient base.
For Buyers
The median house price of $725,000 is based on PSI-derived data, with prices rising from $686,500 in 2024 to $777,500 in 2025, a 13.3% gain in one year. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.2% is comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, making Abercrombie more affordable to service than many NSW markets at a comparable price point. Stock is almost entirely detached houses at 96.1%, with 72.1% offering four or more bedrooms, which suits families more than downsizers. Outright owners at 36.7% and mortgage holders at 48.2% together account for 85% of occupied dwellings, reflecting a community of committed long-term residents rather than a transient base.
For Investors
Rental demand is contained, with only 15.1% of residents renting, well below the national average, and weekly rent sitting at $393. Against a $725,000 median, that implies a gross yield near 2.8%, modest but above inner-city Sydney benchmarks. The vacancy rate of 3.0% is workable, and with 14 development applications lodged in the past 12 months covering new dwellings and additions, the suburb is seeing steady if measured construction activity. The 13.3% price growth between 2024 and 2025 is notable, though based on only two data points. Low renter share means investor demand competes in a small pool, and the low turnover rate of 16.5% suggests properties are held for long periods rather than flipped.
Development Activity
Total DAs
91
Last 12 Months
18
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
0.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 39 is one year below the national figure, and the household composition reflects a family-oriented profile: 438 families are couples with children compared to 233 couples without children, and average household size of 2.8 is 0.3 above national. University qualifications reach 33.2%, which is 3.1 percentage points above the national figure, consistent with the professional and managerial occupations that lead the workforce. Overseas-born residents account for just 7.6%, which is 14 percentage points below the national average, and ancestry is predominantly English (465), Irish (201) and Scottish (148). The volunteering rate of 18.1% indicates active civic participation relative to most suburbs.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
96.1%
Houses
3.9%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Detached houses dominate at 96.1%, with semi-detached at 3.9% and no recorded apartments, making this one of the least dense housing markets in postcode 2795. Of those houses, 72.1% have four or more bedrooms and 25.4% have three, indicating large family-scale stock throughout. Tenure divides into 36.7% owned outright, 48.2% with a mortgage and 15.1% renting, a mortgage-belt profile typical of suburban family areas. The median price rose from $686,500 in 2024 to $777,500 in 2025, a 13.3% annual gain. Rent-to-income at 17.8% and mortgage-to-income at 18.2% are both well below stress levels, meaning housing costs here are manageable compared to many NSW markets at similar or lower price points.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$393
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$1,029
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.0%
Unoccupied
12
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.2%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.9%
Couples, no children
973
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads the local industry mix at 20.5% of workers (95 people), followed by Public Admin at 13.6% (63) and Education at 12.3% (57), a public-sector-weighted structure typical of regional centres and government-service towns. Construction at 9.5% and Manufacturing at 7.8% round out the top five. By occupation, Professionals (137) and Managers (98) are the top two groups, which aligns with the above-national university qualification rate of 33.2%. Unemployment is 2.0%, low compared to national rates, and the full-time employment rate is 68.3% with a participation rate of 67.6%. With 228 residents not in the labour force, the local economy depends heavily on the service sector rather than goods production.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.3%
Part-time
29.7%
Participation
67.6%
Employed
583
Occupations
Top Industries
University
33.2%
Postgraduate
7.3%
Born Overseas
7.6%
Dwellings
388
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high: 91.6% of residents drive to work, and only 0.9% walk or cycle, figures consistent with a suburban area without heavy rail access. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families use institutions in surrounding areas of postcode 2795, which includes Bathurst. Housing stress is low across both tenure types, with rent-to-income at 17.8% and mortgage-to-income at 18.2%, both well below the 30% threshold. Only 2.9% of residents (32 people) require daily assistance, lower than many comparable NSW suburbs. Detailed crime statistics are not available for Abercrombie, though the household income at the 83.7th percentile nationally and low housing stress are indirect indicators of a stable local environment.
Drive
91.6%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Abercrombie compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Abercrombie a good suburb to live in?
Abercrombie suits families seeking large detached homes with manageable costs. Household income sits at the 83.7th percentile nationally and mortgage repayments take only 18.2% of income, below the 30% stress threshold. The trade-off is high car dependence (91.6% drive) and no schools recorded inside the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Abercrombie?
The median house price is $725,000, based on PSI-derived data. Prices rose from $686,500 in 2024 to $777,500 in 2025, a 13.3% annual gain. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733 and weekly rent is $393.
What schools are in Abercrombie?
No schools are recorded inside the Abercrombie suburb boundary in this dataset. Families in postcode 2795 typically access schools in nearby Bathurst. The local population has a university qualification rate of 33.2%, which is 3.1 percentage points above the national figure.
Is Abercrombie safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Abercrombie in this dataset. As indirect indicators, household income is at the 83.7th percentile nationally, housing stress is low with mortgage-to-income at 18.2%, and only 2.9% of residents (32 people) require daily assistance, consistent with a stable, low-disadvantage area.
Is Abercrombie good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $393 against a $725,000 median implies a gross yield near 2.8%, with a vacancy rate of 3.0%. Prices rose 13.3% from $686,500 in 2024 to $777,500 in 2025, though this covers only one year. The low renter share of 15.1% limits the tenant pool compared to higher-density markets.
How is Abercrombie's population changing?
The current population is 1,127 with a median age of 39, one year below the national figure. The suburb has a high stay rate of 83.5% between census periods, indicating low turnover. Overseas-born residents account for 7.6%, which is 14 percentage points below the national average, limiting migration-driven growth.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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