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Arakoon NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Arakoon, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Arakoon NSW is 445 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Arakoon is $596 per week ($30,992 per year). Median rent in Arakoon is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Arakoon has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Arakoon has a population density of 17.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Arakoon is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arakoon is $1,733.
There were 21 recorded offences in Arakoon in 2024-25, a rate of 47 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (11 offences).
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Arakoon Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Arakoon Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Arakoon Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Arakoon Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Arakoon Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Arakoon Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Arakoon Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Arakoon Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Arakoon Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Arakoon Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Arakoon Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Arakoon Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Arakoon Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Arakoon School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Arakoon Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Arakoon Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Arakoon Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Arakoon How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Arakoon Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Arakoon Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Arakoon Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Arakoon Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Arakoon Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Arakoon Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Arakoon Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Arakoon Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Arakoon Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Arakoon Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Arakoon When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Arakoon Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Arakoon Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Arakoon Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Arakoon Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Arakoon Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 21 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Arakoon Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arakoon
What is the population of Arakoon NSW?
The population of Arakoon NSW is 445 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 17.9 people per km².Arakoon is ranked #5,215 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Arakoon?
The median personal income in Arakoon NSW is $596 per week, or $30,992 per year.The median household income is $1,321 per week.Family income is $1,513 per week.Arakoon is ranked #7,149 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Arakoon?
Median rent in Arakoon NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 30.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Arakoon ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Arakoon?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arakoon NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Arakoon?
The median age in Arakoon NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Arakoon a good suburb to live in?
Arakoon is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 445.The median income is $596/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10070. All dollar figures in AUD.