The size of Abbeyard is approximately 315.8 square kilometres. It has 5 parks covering nearly 93.5% of total area. The population of Abbeyard in 2006 was 569 people. By 2011 the population was 485 showing a population decline of 14.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Abbeyard is 50-59 years. Households in Abbeyard are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Abbeyard work in a professional occupation. In 2006, 76.5% of the homes in Abbeyard were owner-occupied compared with 75% in 2011.