Arkell NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Arkell, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Arkell NSW is 36 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Arkell is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Arkell is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Arkell has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Arkell has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arkell is $2,000.

There were 1 recorded offences in Arkell in 2023-24, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Arkell Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Arkell Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$687/wk
$35,724 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: —

Arkell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.9% (22) Female 42.1% (16)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
36 people · 66.9 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$1,542
Family income/wk

Arkell Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
20-24
30-34
45-49
55-59
65-69
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Arkell Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
27.3% 3 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
72.7% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Arkell Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Arkell Religion

No Religion
40.0%
Anglican
30.0%
Catholic
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Arkell Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Arkell Employment

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Employed full-time
57.1% 16 people
Employed part-time
32.1% 9 people
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Not in labour force
10.7% 3 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Arkell Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Arkell Occupation

Managers
70.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Arkell Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Arkell Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Arkell Marital Status

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Married
74.1% 20
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Never married
25.9% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Arkell Ancestry

English
42.6%
Australian
31.9%
Irish
19.1%
Scottish
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Arkell School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Arkell Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Arkell Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.4% 4
Not a volunteer
82.6% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Arkell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Arkell Car Ownership

2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
30.0%
4+ vehicles
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Arkell Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Arkell Population Mobility

12.9%
moved in the last year
29.0%
moved in the last 5 years
8.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
85.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Arkell Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
57
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Arkell Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Arkell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
40.0%
$800-$999/wk
33.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Arkell Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
38.2%
One parent — no children under 15
26.5%
Couple — no children
23.5%
Couple — no children under 15
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Arkell Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 4
Did not provide
85.2% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Arkell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
31.6%
5–14 hours
15.8%
15–29 hours
15.8%
Did not do domestic work
36.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Arkell Household Size

2 persons
44.4%
3 persons
38.9%
4 persons
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Arkell Where Residents Moved From

Same address
27
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Arkell Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Arkell Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,593/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Arkell

≈ $6,903/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,343/wk
Rent share 15.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Arkell vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arkell

What is the population of Arkell NSW?

The population of Arkell NSW is 36 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Arkell?

The median personal income in Arkell NSW is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,593 per week.Family income is $1,542 per week.

How much is rent in Arkell?

Median rent in Arkell NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 15.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Arkell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arkell NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Arkell?

The median age in Arkell NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Arkell a good suburb to live in?

Arkell is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 36.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.7% 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: 10083. All dollar figures in AUD.