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Far West

NSW

Far West is a declining suburb in NSW with 2,302 residents.

SA2 code
105021098
State
NSW

Population

2,302

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

-3.6%

3yr: -0.2% · 10yr: -12.1%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$150/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,103/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Far West (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: -0.2%5yr: -3.6%10yr: -12.1%Total: -29.8%

Population grew from 3,279 to 2,302 over 24 years, averaging -1.5% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 9.9%

Almost entirely detached houses (96.1%), mixed tenure (63% own or mortgage).

Dwelling mix

Houses 96%
635 houses23 townhouses3 apartments

Tenure

Owned 51%
Renting 37%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed
58 (8.0%)
2 bed
130 (18.0%)
3 bed
278 (38.5%)
4 bed
160 (22.1%)
5 bed
52 (7.2%)
6+ bed
45 (6.2%)

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All times in Australia/Canberra. Some series carry a 1-2 quarter publication lag from the source agency.