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Abbotsford Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Abbotsford Compares
Abbotsford vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Abbotsford | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,263 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $550 +NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $3,000 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 47 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2046 covers Abbotsford, an inland suburb of Sydney about 8 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Inner West region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Canada Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, Abbotsford has a population of 5,431 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $2,263, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 47 (0.9% of residents).
Housing in Abbotsford includes a median weekly rent of $550, median monthly mortgage repayment of $3,000, with 2,267 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 62.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Abbotsford scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Abbotsford is served by Abbotsford Public School.
Abbotsford is part of the Canada Bay statistical area in New South Wales.
Abbotsford Details
| Postcode | 2046 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 5,431 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,263/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,179/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $550 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $3,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Population Density | 5335/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,267 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 47 (0.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.85215 |
| Longitude | 151.12726 |
| Distance from Sydney | 8 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Inner West |
| Area (SA3) | Canada Bay |
| Local Government | Canada Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Reid |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 802 (14.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 447 (8.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,283 (23.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,483 (27.3%) |
| 65+ years | 1,418 (26.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 498 (9.2%) |
| Asthma | 361 (6.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 259 (4.8%) |
| Diabetes | 238 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 202 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 83 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 38 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 205 (9.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,008 (44.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 780 (34.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 252 (11.2%) |
Schools in Abbotsford
Suburbs Near Abbotsford
Same Postcode (2046)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.