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Caffreys Flat NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Caffreys Flat NSW is 53 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Caffreys Flat is $350 per week ($18,200 per year). Median rent in Caffreys Flat is $150 per week ($650 per month). Caffreys Flat has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Caffreys Flat has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Caffreys Flat is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caffreys Flat is $1,314.

There were 5 recorded offences in Caffreys Flat in 2024-25, a rate of 94 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (3 offences).

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Caffreys Flat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Caffreys Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$350/wk

$18,200 per year

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

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Median Age

59years

21 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,314/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Caffreys Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (28) Female 48.1% (26)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

53 people · 65.2 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,125

Family income/wk

Caffreys Flat Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Caffreys Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.0% 15 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.0% 5 dwellings

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

Caffreys Flat Country of Birth

Australia

90.0%

England

10.0%

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

Caffreys Flat Religion

No Religion

51.9%

Anglican

31.5%

Catholic

9.3%

Not stated

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Caffreys Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

42.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.1%

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

Caffreys Flat Employment

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Employed full-time

22.4% 11 people

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Employed part-time

16.3% 8 people

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Not in labour force

61.2% 30 people

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

Caffreys Flat Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

42.9%

Certificate III/IV

38.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

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

Caffreys Flat Occupation

Managers

33.3%

Professionals

33.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

33.3%

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

Caffreys Flat Field of Study

Engineering

33.3%

Education

26.7%

Agriculture & Environment

20.0%

Creative Arts

20.0%

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

Caffreys Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Caffreys Flat Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

19.0%

$400-$499/wk

23.8%

$650-$799/wk

14.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

19.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Caffreys Flat Marital Status

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Married

39.1% 18

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Divorced

21.7% 10

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Widowed

8.7% 4

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Never married

30.4% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Caffreys Flat Ancestry

English

34.2%

Scottish

20.3%

Australian

16.5%

Dutch

6.3%

Irish

6.3%

Italian

6.3%

Maltese

5.1%

Other

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Caffreys Flat School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Caffreys Flat Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

18.8% 19

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No need for assistance

81.2% 82

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

Caffreys Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.9% 7

—

Not a volunteer

84.1% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Caffreys Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

54.5%

Did not go to work

45.5%

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

Caffreys Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle

30.4%

2 vehicles

52.2%

3 vehicles

17.4%

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

Caffreys Flat Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

18.2%

2 bedrooms

18.2%

3 bedrooms

50.0%

4 bedrooms

13.6%

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

Caffreys Flat Population Mobility

16.4%

moved in the last year

26.0%

moved in the last 5 years

12.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

34.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Caffreys Flat Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

101

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Caffreys Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Caffreys Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

24.3%

$1-$149/wk

8.1%

$150-$299/wk

13.5%

$300-$399/wk

16.2%

$400-$499/wk

8.1%

$650-$799/wk

13.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Caffreys Flat Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.0%

Couple — children under 15

25.0%

Couple — no children under 15

22.5%

One parent — no children under 15

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Caffreys Flat Military Service

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Previously served

6.0% 3

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Never served

94.0% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Caffreys Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.0% 6

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Did not provide

86.0% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Caffreys Flat Children Ever Born

No children

100.0%

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

Caffreys Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

8.9%

5–14 hours

20.0%

15–29 hours

17.8%

30+ hours

33.3%

Did not do domestic work

20.0%

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

Caffreys Flat Household Size

1 person

29.2%

2 persons

41.7%

3 persons

12.5%

5 persons

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Caffreys Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Caffreys Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Caffreys Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Drug Offences

Property Damage

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Caffreys Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $700/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.4%

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

If you earn X in Caffreys Flat

Your weekly income

≈ $3,033/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $550/wk

Rent share 21.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Callaghan

Income: $302/wk

Caffreys Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Back Creek (Tweed - NSW)

Pop: 27 Income: $524/wk Rent: $350/wk

Baerami Creek

Pop: 27 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bobundara

Pop: 27 Income: $850/wk Rent: $270/wk

Boorga

Pop: 27 Income: $1,187/wk

Cadgee (NSW)

Pop: 27 Income: $450/wk

Clare (NSW)

Pop: 27 Income: $1,291/wk

Compare Caffreys Flat

Caffreys Flat vs Back Creek (Tweed - NSW) →Caffreys Flat vs Baerami Creek →Caffreys Flat vs Bobundara →Caffreys Flat vs Boorga →

Frequently Asked Questions About Caffreys Flat

What is the population of Caffreys Flat NSW?

The population of Caffreys Flat NSW is 53 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Caffreys Flat?

The median personal income in Caffreys Flat NSW is $350 per week, or $18,200 per year.The median household income is $700 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Caffreys Flat?

Median rent in Caffreys Flat NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 21.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Caffreys Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caffreys Flat NSW is $1,314. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Caffreys Flat?

The median age in Caffreys Flat NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Caffreys Flat a good suburb to live in?

Caffreys Flat is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 53.The median income is $350/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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