Carcalgong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Carcalgong NSW is 45 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carcalgong is $514 per week ($26,728 per year). Carcalgong has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Carcalgong has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carcalgong is $1,685.

There were 5 recorded offences in Carcalgong in 2025-26, a rate of 111 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Carcalgong Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Carcalgong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$514/wk
$26,728 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,685/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Carcalgong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 69.8% (30) Female 30.2% (13)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
45 people · 74.7 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Carcalgong Age Distribution

15-19
25-29
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Carcalgong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 11 dwellings

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

Carcalgong Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Carcalgong Religion

Catholic
31.9%
No Religion
31.9%
Anglican
21.3%
Uniting Church
8.5%
Not stated
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carcalgong Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
55.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
37.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.5%

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

Carcalgong Employment

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Employed full-time
26.9% 14 people
Employed part-time
19.2% 10 people
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Unemployed
15.4% 8 people
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Not in labour force
38.5% 20 people

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

Carcalgong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.8%
Bachelor Degree
12.5%

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

Carcalgong Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
35.7%
Managers
21.4%
Professionals
21.4%
Clerical & Administrative
21.4%

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

Carcalgong Field of Study

Engineering
40.0%
Health
40.0%
Management & Commerce
20.0%

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

Carcalgong Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carcalgong Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
44.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carcalgong Marital Status

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Married
34.2% 13
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Separated
7.9% 3
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Divorced
10.5% 4
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Never married
47.4% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carcalgong Ancestry

English
52.9%
Australian
19.6%
Irish
13.7%
Scottish
7.8%
Other
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carcalgong School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Carcalgong Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
20.2% 18
No need for assistance
79.8% 71

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

Carcalgong Volunteering

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Volunteer
7.7% 3
Not a volunteer
92.3% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carcalgong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carcalgong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Carcalgong Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.8%
2 vehicles
29.6%
3 vehicles
40.7%
4+ vehicles
14.8%

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

Carcalgong Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
33.3%
2 bedrooms
16.7%
3 bedrooms
37.5%
4 bedrooms
12.5%

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

Carcalgong Population Mobility

7.5%
moved in the last year
15.8%
moved in the last 5 years
20.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carcalgong Indigenous Population

3.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
76
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carcalgong Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Kidney disease
3
Mental health
3

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

Carcalgong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
21.9%
$150-$299/wk
15.6%
$300-$399/wk
12.5%
$400-$499/wk
15.6%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carcalgong Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.2%
Couple — no children under 15
42.3%
One parent — no children under 15
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carcalgong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.5% 9
Did not provide
77.5% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carcalgong Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Carcalgong When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3

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

Carcalgong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
7.1%
5–14 hours
45.2%
15–29 hours
9.5%
30+ hours
9.5%
Did not do domestic work
28.6%

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

Carcalgong Household Size

1 person
47.8%
2 persons
52.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carcalgong Where Residents Moved From

Same address
37
Moved from NSW
3

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

Carcalgong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Theft
2
Property Damage
2
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Carcalgong Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $850/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Carcalgong

≈ $3,683/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $850/wk
Rent share

Carcalgong vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carcalgong

What is the population of Carcalgong NSW?

The population of Carcalgong NSW is 45 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Carcalgong?

The median personal income in Carcalgong NSW is $514 per week, or $26,728 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Carcalgong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carcalgong NSW is $1,685. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carcalgong?

The median age in Carcalgong NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carcalgong a good suburb to live in?

Carcalgong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 45.The median income is $514/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 10806. All dollar figures in AUD.