Cabbage Tree Island NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cabbage Tree Island NSW is 89 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cabbage Tree Island is $345 per week ($17,940 per year). Median rent in Cabbage Tree Island is $210 per week ($910 per month). Cabbage Tree Island has a median age of 21 years, younger than the national median of 38. Cabbage Tree Island has a population density of 164.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Cabbage Tree Island Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cabbage Tree Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$345/wk
$17,940 per year
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Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
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Median Age
21years
17 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 3.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Cabbage Tree Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.7% (38) Female 55.3% (47)

Population Density

164.4
people per km²
89 people · 0.5 km²

Households

3.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,062
Family income/wk

Cabbage Tree Island Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
40-44
50-54
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cabbage Tree Island Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cabbage Tree Island Religion

No Religion
53.3%
Not stated
13.0%
Pentecostal
7.6%
Catholic
7.6%
Other Religions Tot
6.5%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
6.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cabbage Tree Island Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
54.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
30.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.2%

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

Cabbage Tree Island Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous
50.0%
Other
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Cabbage Tree Island Employment

Employed part-time
8.7% 4 people
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Unemployed
8.7% 4 people
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Not in labour force
82.6% 38 people

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

Cabbage Tree Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Cabbage Tree Island Occupation

Labourers
100.0%

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

Cabbage Tree Island Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cabbage Tree Island Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cabbage Tree Island Marital Status

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Never married
100.0% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cabbage Tree Island Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cabbage Tree Island School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
43.5%
Primary — Government
26.1%
Secondary — Government
17.4%
Pre-school
13.0%

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

Cabbage Tree Island Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.7% 5
No need for assistance
96.3% 129

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

Cabbage Tree Island Volunteering

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Volunteer
8.7% 4
Not a volunteer
91.3% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cabbage Tree Island How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Cabbage Tree Island Car Ownership

0 vehicles
100.0%

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

Cabbage Tree Island Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Cabbage Tree Island Population Mobility

15.4%
moved in the last year
18.1%
moved in the last 5 years
40.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
18.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cabbage Tree Island Indigenous Population

100.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
145
Indigenous residents
0
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cabbage Tree Island Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Asthma
4
Heart disease
4
Kidney disease
4

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

Cabbage Tree Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
64.0%
$300-$399/wk
12.0%
$650-$799/wk
12.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cabbage Tree Island Family Structure

One parent — children under 15
57.4%
Couple — children under 15
22.1%
Couple — no children under 15
8.8%
Couple — no children
5.9%
One parent — no children under 15
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cabbage Tree Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.0% 9
Did not provide
82.0% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cabbage Tree Island Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Cabbage Tree Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.2%
5–14 hours
7.9%
15–29 hours
10.5%
Did not do domestic work
68.4%

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

Cabbage Tree Island Household Size

2 persons
21.1%
3 persons
47.4%
6+ persons
31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cabbage Tree Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address
66
Moved from NSW
5

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

Cabbage Tree Island Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
966
avg ICSEA score
71
total students
Broadwater Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 47 students
979
ICSEA
Wardell Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 24 students
952
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Cabbage Tree Island Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $850/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.7%

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

If you earn X in Cabbage Tree Island

≈ $3,683/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $640/wk
Rent share 24.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cabbage Tree Island vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cabbage Tree Island

What is the population of Cabbage Tree Island NSW?

The population of Cabbage Tree Island NSW is 89 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 164.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Cabbage Tree Island?

The median personal income in Cabbage Tree Island NSW is $345 per week, or $17,940 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.

How much is rent in Cabbage Tree Island?

Median rent in Cabbage Tree Island NSW is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 24.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Cabbage Tree Island?

The median age in Cabbage Tree Island NSW is 21 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cabbage Tree Island a good suburb to live in?

Cabbage Tree Island is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 89.The median income is $345/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10736. All dollar figures in AUD.