Caringal VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Caringal, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Caringal VIC is 16 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Caringal is $466 per week ($24,232 per year). Median rent in Caringal is $185 per week ($802 per month). Caringal has a median age of 64 years, older than the national median of 38. Caringal has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caringal is $1,300.

There were 2 recorded offences in Caringal in 2024-24, a rate of 125 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Caringal Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Caringal Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$466/wk
$24,232 per year
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Median Rent
$185/wk
$802 per month
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Median Age
64years
26 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 1.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Caringal Demographics

Gender Split

Male 75.0% (9) Female 25.0% (3)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
16 people · 71.8 km²

Households

1.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Caringal Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.5% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.5% 3 dwellings

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

Caringal Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Caringal Religion

No Religion
52.9%
Catholic
23.5%
Not stated
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Caringal Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
55.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
44.4%

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

Caringal Employment

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Employed full-time
42.9% 3 people
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Not in labour force
57.1% 4 people

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

Caringal Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Caringal Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
100.0%

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

Caringal Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Caringal Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Caringal Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
44.4%
$400-$499/wk
55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Caringal Marital Status

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Married
53.8% 7
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Divorced
23.1% 3
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Never married
23.1% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Caringal Ancestry

Australian
36.0%
Italian
24.0%
Other
16.0%
German
12.0%
Scottish
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Caringal Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 24

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

Caringal Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.3% 3
Not a volunteer
72.7% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Caringal Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Caringal How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Caringal Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Caringal Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
44.4%
3 bedrooms
55.6%

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

Caringal Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
46.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Caringal Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
24
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Caringal Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
57.1%
$650-$799/wk
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Caringal Family Structure

Couple — no children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Caringal Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Caringal Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
50.0%
Did not do domestic work
50.0%

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

Caringal Household Size

1 person
72.7%
2 persons
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Caringal Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 2 total

Break & Enter
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2018
2021
2022
2024

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Caringal Rent Prices & Affordability

41%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $450/wk
Median Rent $185/wk
Rent-to-Income 41.1%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Caringal

≈ $1,950/month
Median rent $185/wk
Left after rent $265/wk
Rent share 41.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Caringal vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Caringal

What is the population of Caringal VIC?

The population of Caringal VIC is 16 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Caringal?

The median personal income in Caringal VIC is $466 per week, or $24,232 per year.The median household income is $450 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Caringal?

Median rent in Caringal VIC is $185 per week ($802 per month).Rent represents 41.1% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Caringal?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caringal VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Caringal?

The median age in Caringal VIC is 64 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Caringal a good suburb to live in?

Caringal is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 16.The median income is $466/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (41.1% 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: 20491. All dollar figures in AUD.