Suburbs Carabost

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Carabost NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Carabost NSW is 67 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carabost is $479 per week ($24,908 per year). Median rent in Carabost is $190 per week ($823 per month). Carabost has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Carabost has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Carabost is China. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carabost is $1,733.

There were 2 recorded offences in Carabost in 2025-26, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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📍 Carabost, New South Wales — 35.6109°S, 147.7225°E

Crime: Low Med High

Carabost Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Carabost Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$479/wk
$24,908 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$190/wk
$823 per month
👤
Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Carabost Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (36) Female 45.5% (30)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
67 people · 206.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Carabost Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
20-24
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Carabost Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
60.0% 12 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
40.0% 8 dwellings

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

Carabost Country of Birth

Australia
87.5%
China
12.5%

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

Carabost Religion

No Religion
37.5%
Anglican
13.9%
Not stated
12.5%
Catholic
12.5%
Pentecostal
9.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.6%
Buddhism
4.2%
SB OSB NRA SB
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carabost Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.5%

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

Carabost Languages Spoken at Home

Cantonese
100.0%

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

Carabost Employment

💼
Employed full-time
47.2% 25 people
⏰
Employed part-time
15.1% 8 people
🏠
Not in labour force
37.7% 20 people

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

Carabost Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
35.3%
Bachelor Degree
32.4%
Certificate III/IV
32.4%

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

Carabost Occupation

Professionals
36.4%
Managers
27.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.2%
Labourers
18.2%

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

Carabost Field of Study

Education
31.8%
Engineering
22.7%
Agriculture & Environment
18.2%
Architecture & Building
13.6%
Management & Commerce
13.6%

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

Carabost Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carabost Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
12.5%
$500-$649/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
25.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carabost Marital Status

💍
Married
64.8% 35
🕊️
Widowed
5.6% 3
👤
Never married
29.6% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carabost Ancestry

English
41.8%
Australian
24.5%
Irish
14.3%
Scottish
11.2%
Dutch
5.1%
Chinese
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carabost School & University Attendance

Pre-school
50.0%
Primary — Catholic
50.0%

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

Carabost Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
7.1% 9
✅
No need for assistance
92.9% 118

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

Carabost Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
27.5% 14
—
Not a volunteer
72.5% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carabost Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carabost How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Car (passenger)
33.3%

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

Carabost Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.8%
1 vehicle
8.8%
2 vehicles
41.2%
3 vehicles
29.4%
4+ vehicles
11.8%

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

Carabost Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
13.0%
3 bedrooms
43.5%
4 bedrooms
43.5%

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

Carabost Population Mobility

16.7%
moved in the last year
38.7%
moved in the last 5 years
60.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carabost Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
133
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carabost Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
10
Arthritis
4
Heart disease
3

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

Carabost Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
20.5%
$150-$299/wk
7.7%
$300-$399/wk
10.3%
$400-$499/wk
15.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carabost Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.0%
Couple — children under 15
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carabost Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 6
—
Did not provide
87.5% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carabost Children Ever Born

2 children
75.0%
3 children
25.0%

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

Carabost When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3

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

Carabost Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.2%
5–14 hours
40.4%
15–29 hours
9.6%
30+ hours
11.5%
Did not do domestic work
19.2%

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

Carabost Household Size

1 person
25.9%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
11.1%
4 persons
18.5%
5 persons
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carabost Where Residents Moved From

Same address
50
Moved from NSW
8

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

Carabost Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carabost Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Carabost Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,281/wk
Median Rent $190/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.8%

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

If you earn X in Carabost

≈ $5,551/month
Median rent $190/wk
Left after rent $1,091/wk
Rent share 14.8%

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Carabost vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 34 Income: $900/wk
Birdwood (NSW)
Pop: 34 Income: $425/wk Rent: $250/wk
Broughams Gate
Pop: 34 Income: $900/wk Rent: $5/wk
Bruinbun
Pop: 34 Income: $725/wk
Bundewallah
Pop: 34 Income: $1,375/wk
Clear Range
Pop: 34 Income: $1,531/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carabost

What is the population of Carabost NSW?

The population of Carabost NSW is 67 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Carabost?

The median personal income in Carabost NSW is $479 per week, or $24,908 per year.The median household income is $1,281 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Carabost?

Median rent in Carabost NSW is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 14.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Carabost?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carabost NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carabost?

The median age in Carabost NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carabost a good suburb to live in?

Carabost is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 67.The median income is $479/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.8% 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: 10804. All dollar figures in AUD.