Caragabal NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Caragabal NSW is 174 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Caragabal is $742 per week ($38,584 per year). Median rent in Caragabal is $143 per week ($620 per month). Caragabal has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Caragabal has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caragabal is $542.

There were 3 recorded offences in Caragabal in 2025-26, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (2 offences).

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Caragabal Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Caragabal Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$742/wk
$38,584 per year
#4697 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$143/wk
$620 per month
#8385 of 14,663
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$542/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Caragabal Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (85) Female 49.1% (82)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
174 people · 538.9 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,708
Family income/wk

Caragabal 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Caragabal Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
67.3% 37 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
32.7% 18 dwellings

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

Caragabal Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Caragabal Religion

No Religion
34.1%
Anglican
22.0%
Catholic
15.0%
Not stated
15.0%
Uniting Church
6.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.6%
Pentecostal
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Caragabal Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.8%

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

Caragabal Employment

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Employed full-time
43.8% 42 people
Employed part-time
29.2% 28 people
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Not in labour force
27.1% 26 people

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

Caragabal Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
34.1%
Bachelor Degree
31.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.0%
Postgraduate Degree
12.2%

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

Caragabal Occupation

Managers
48.8%
Professionals
20.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.0%
Clerical & Administrative
9.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.0%

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

Caragabal Field of Study

Education
28.9%
Agriculture & Environment
23.7%
Management & Commerce
21.1%
Engineering
15.8%
Health
10.5%

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

Caragabal Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Caragabal Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
9.3%
$300-$399/wk
9.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.0%
$650-$799/wk
14.0%
$800-$999/wk
16.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$4,000+/wk
11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Caragabal Marital Status

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Married
58.5% 76
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Separated
9.2% 12
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Divorced
8.5% 11
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Widowed
4.6% 6
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Never married
19.2% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Caragabal Ancestry

Australian
38.8%
English
31.1%
Irish
10.7%
Scottish
9.7%
Other
2.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.4%
German
2.4%
Dutch
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Caragabal School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
59.3%
Secondary — Government
29.6%
Pre-school
11.1%

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

Caragabal Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.3% 15
No need for assistance
94.7% 268

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

Caragabal Volunteering

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Volunteer
32.1% 36
Not a volunteer
67.9% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Caragabal Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
60.0%
$600-$799/mo
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Caragabal How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.4%
Did not go to work
15.1%
Walked only
7.5%

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

Caragabal Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.7%
2 vehicles
30.9%
3 vehicles
18.2%
4+ vehicles
18.2%

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

Caragabal Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
27.8%
3 bedrooms
38.9%
4 bedrooms
27.8%
5 bedrooms
5.6%

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

Caragabal Population Mobility

7.6%
moved in the last year
15.3%
moved in the last 5 years
1.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Caragabal Indigenous Population

5.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
16
Indigenous residents
275
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Caragabal Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
17
Heart disease
9
Mental health
9
Diabetes
8
Arthritis
6
Lung condition
3
Cancer
3

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

Caragabal Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
3.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$300-$399/wk
4.6%
$400-$499/wk
16.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
14.9%
$800-$999/wk
13.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Caragabal Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
58.4%
Couple — no children
23.0%
Couple — no children under 15
8.0%
One parent — no children under 15
6.2%
One parent — children under 15
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Caragabal Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.7% 12
Did not provide
89.3% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Caragabal Children Ever Born

No children
24.2%
2 children
30.3%
3 children
45.5%

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

Caragabal When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1971–1980
3

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

Caragabal Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.7%
5–14 hours
23.5%
15–29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
12.6%
Did not do domestic work
26.9%

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

Caragabal Household Size

1 person
34.5%
2 persons
31.0%
3 persons
5.2%
4 persons
12.1%
5 persons
17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Caragabal Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Caragabal Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Weapons
2
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Caragabal Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,286/wk
Median Rent $143/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.1%

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

If you earn X in Caragabal

≈ $5,573/month
Median rent $143/wk
Left after rent $1,143/wk
Rent share 11.1%

Caragabal vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caragabal

What is the population of Caragabal NSW?

The population of Caragabal NSW is 174 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².Caragabal is ranked #7,344 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Caragabal?

The median personal income in Caragabal NSW is $742 per week, or $38,584 per year.The median household income is $1,286 per week.Family income is $1,708 per week.Caragabal is ranked #4,697 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Caragabal?

Median rent in Caragabal NSW is $143 per week ($620 per month).Rent represents 11.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Caragabal ranks #8,385 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Caragabal?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caragabal NSW is $542. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Caragabal?

The median age in Caragabal NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Caragabal a good suburb to live in?

Caragabal is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 174.The median income is $742/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.1% 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: 10805. All dollar figures in AUD.