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Araluen NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Araluen, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Araluen NSW is 209 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Araluen is $656 per week ($34,112 per year). Median rent in Araluen is $225 per week ($975 per month). Araluen has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Araluen has a population density of 1.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Araluen is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Araluen is $1,105.
There were 4 recorded offences in Araluen in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).
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Araluen Population
Araluen Median Income & Rent
Araluen Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Araluen Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Araluen Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Araluen Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Araluen Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Araluen Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Araluen Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Araluen Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Araluen Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Araluen Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Araluen Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Araluen Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Araluen Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Araluen Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Araluen School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Araluen Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Araluen Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Araluen Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Araluen How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Araluen Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Araluen Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Araluen Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Araluen Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Araluen Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Araluen Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Araluen Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Araluen Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Araluen Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Araluen Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Araluen When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Araluen Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Araluen Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Araluen Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Araluen Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Araluen Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Araluen Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Araluen
What is the population of Araluen NSW?
The population of Araluen NSW is 209 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Araluen is ranked #6,846 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Araluen?
The median personal income in Araluen NSW is $656 per week, or $34,112 per year.The median household income is $1,042 per week.Family income is $1,525 per week.Araluen is ranked #6,231 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Araluen?
Median rent in Araluen NSW is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Araluen ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Araluen?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Araluen NSW is $1,105. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Araluen?
The median age in Araluen NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Araluen a good suburb to live in?
Araluen is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 209.The median income is $656/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% 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: 10071. All dollar figures in AUD.