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Caerleon NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Caerleon NSW is 184 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Caerleon is $691 per week ($35,932 per year). Median rent in Caerleon is $520 per week ($2,253 per month). Caerleon has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Caerleon has a population density of 25.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caerleon is $2,167.

There were 5 recorded offences in Caerleon in 2025-26, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Caerleon Population

residents (Census 2021)

Caerleon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$691/wk

$35,932 per year

#5640 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$520/wk

$2,253 per month

#502 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

29years

9 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Caerleon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.5% (86) Female 53.5% (99)

Population Density

25.6

people per km²

184 people · 7.2 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,949

Family income/wk

Caerleon Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Caerleon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 17 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 17 dwellings

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

Caerleon Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Caerleon Religion

No Religion

36.1%

Anglican

26.1%

Catholic

18.9%

Not stated

9.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.3%

Baptist

2.8%

Pentecostal

1.7%

Uniting Church

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Caerleon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.3%

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

Caerleon Employment

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Employed full-time

39.7% 50 people

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Employed part-time

25.4% 32 people

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Unemployed

4.0% 5 people

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Not in labour force

31.0% 39 people

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

Caerleon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

32.1%

Bachelor Degree

13.2%

Postgraduate Degree

7.5%

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

Caerleon Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.1%

Professionals

20.7%

Community & Personal Service

17.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

17.2%

Managers

10.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.3%

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

Caerleon Field of Study

Management & Commerce

16.7%

Society & Culture

16.7%

Engineering

14.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

14.3%

Education

11.9%

Health

9.5%

Architecture & Building

9.5%

Information Technology

7.1%

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

Caerleon Dwelling Types

Separate house

82.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

17.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Caerleon Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

8.5%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

12.7%

$4,000+/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Caerleon Marital Status

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Married

36.3% 45

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Separated

4.0% 5

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Divorced

6.5% 8

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Widowed

8.1% 10

👤

Never married

45.2% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Caerleon Ancestry

English

33.1%

Australian

31.2%

Scottish

8.3%

Irish

6.8%

Other

6.0%

German

3.4%

Italian

3.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.0%

Korean

2.3%

Samoan

1.5%

Chinese

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Caerleon School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

54.3%

Pre-school

25.7%

Secondary — Government

20.0%

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

Caerleon Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.0% 17

✅

No need for assistance

95.0% 325

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

Caerleon Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.8% 18

—

Not a volunteer

85.2% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Caerleon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

35.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

42.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Caerleon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.8%

Did not go to work

16.9%

Car (passenger)

11.3%

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

Caerleon Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.9%

2 vehicles

42.3%

3 vehicles

21.2%

4+ vehicles

9.6%

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

Caerleon Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.5%

3 bedrooms

19.7%

4 bedrooms

55.7%

5 bedrooms

13.1%

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

Caerleon Population Mobility

50.0%

moved in the last year

76.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Caerleon Indigenous Population

4.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

310

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Caerleon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Heart disease

Stroke

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

Caerleon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.0%

$1-$149/wk

10.0%

$150-$299/wk

3.0%

$300-$399/wk

7.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

12.0%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Caerleon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.3%

Couple — no children

20.4%

One parent — children under 15

13.6%

Couple — no children under 15

8.8%

One parent — no children under 15

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Caerleon Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 5

👤

Never served

96.1% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Caerleon Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

8.1% 10

—

Did not provide

91.9% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Caerleon Children Ever Born

No children

42.2%

1 child

6.7%

2 children

28.9%

3 children

22.2%

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

Caerleon When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Caerleon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.3%

5–14 hours

21.7%

15–29 hours

19.1%

30+ hours

6.1%

Did not do domestic work

34.8%

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

Caerleon Household Size

1 person

20.6%

2 persons

28.6%

3 persons

19.0%

4 persons

11.1%

5 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Caerleon Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Caerleon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Caerleon Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Assault

Other Against Person

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Caerleon Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,937/wk

Median Rent $520/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Caerleon

Your weekly income

≈ $8,394/month

Median rent $520/wk

Left after rent $1,417/wk

Rent share 26.8%

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Caerleon vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Blakney Creek

Pop: 92 Income: $1,089/wk Rent: $350/wk

Doon Doon

Pop: 92 Income: $512/wk Rent: $360/wk

Duckenfield

Pop: 92 Income: $671/wk Rent: $315/wk

Ettamogah

Pop: 92 Income: $942/wk Rent: $270/wk

Myrtle Creek (NSW)

Pop: 92 Income: $457/wk Rent: $290/wk

Spring Hill (Wollongong - NSW)

Pop: 92 Income: $919/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caerleon

What is the population of Caerleon NSW?

The population of Caerleon NSW is 184 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 25.6 people per km².Caerleon is ranked #7,191 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Caerleon?

The median personal income in Caerleon NSW is $691 per week, or $35,932 per year.The median household income is $1,937 per week.Family income is $1,949 per week.Caerleon is ranked #5,640 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Caerleon?

Median rent in Caerleon NSW is $520 per week ($2,253 per month).Rent represents 26.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Caerleon ranks #502 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Caerleon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caerleon NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Caerleon?

The median age in Caerleon NSW is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Caerleon a good suburb to live in?

Caerleon is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 184.The median income is $691/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.8% 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: 10744. All dollar figures in AUD.