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Carngham VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Carngham VIC is 171 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carngham is $739 per week ($38,428 per year). Median rent in Carngham is $180 per week ($780 per month). Carngham has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Carngham has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Carngham is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carngham is $1,100.

There were 13 recorded offences in Carngham in 2025-25, a rate of 76 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

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Carngham Population

residents (Census 2021)

Carngham Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$739/wk

$38,428 per year

#4750 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$180/wk

$780 per month

#7868 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,100/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Carngham Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.1% (80) Female 52.9% (90)

Population Density

2.5

people per km²

171 people · 69.5 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Carngham 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Carngham Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.6% 31 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.4% 21 dwellings

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

Carngham Country of Birth

Australia

93.6%

England

6.4%

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

Carngham Religion

No Religion

52.1%

Catholic

26.3%

Uniting Church

9.0%

Anglican

4.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Not stated

3.0%

Baptist

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carngham Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.0%

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

Carngham Employment

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Employed full-time

29.6% 37 people

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Employed part-time

33.6% 42 people

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Not in labour force

36.8% 46 people

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

Carngham Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.9%

Postgraduate Degree

14.3%

Bachelor Degree

7.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.2%

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

Carngham Occupation

Managers

25.0%

Professionals

23.4%

Community & Personal Service

18.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.1%

Clerical & Administrative

6.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.3%

Labourers

6.3%

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

Carngham Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

18.4%

Engineering

16.3%

Society & Culture

14.3%

Management & Commerce

12.2%

Education

10.2%

Architecture & Building

10.2%

Health

6.1%

Creative Arts

6.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.1%

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

Carngham Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carngham Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

11.9%

$650-$799/wk

13.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.0%

$4,000+/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carngham Marital Status

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Married

43.4% 59

↔️

Separated

2.9% 4

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Divorced

5.1% 7

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Widowed

5.9% 8

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Never married

42.6% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carngham Ancestry

Australian

37.3%

English

27.9%

Irish

10.2%

Scottish

9.0%

Italian

5.3%

Maltese

3.3%

Dutch

2.0%

Other

2.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.6%

German

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carngham School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

25.0%

Primary — Government

20.0%

Vocational Education

17.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

15.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

12.5%

Pre-school

10.0%

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

Carngham Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.2% 13

✅

No need for assistance

95.8% 293

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

Carngham Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.0% 29

—

Not a volunteer

77.0% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carngham Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

15.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

45.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carngham How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.3%

Did not go to work

11.0%

Car (passenger)

8.2%

Other

5.5%

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

Carngham Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.8%

2 vehicles

39.6%

3 vehicles

17.0%

4+ vehicles

22.6%

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

Carngham Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

18.3%

3 bedrooms

35.0%

4 bedrooms

36.7%

5 bedrooms

5.0%

6+ bedrooms

5.0%

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

Carngham Population Mobility

7.0%

moved in the last year

30.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carngham Indigenous Population

1.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

319

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carngham Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Cancer

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Carngham Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.7%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

12.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

15.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carngham Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.4%

Couple — no children

32.6%

One parent — children under 15

10.4%

Couple — no children under 15

3.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carngham Military Service

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Previously served

3.1% 4

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Never served

96.9% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Carngham Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.0% 17

—

Did not provide

87.0% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carngham Children Ever Born

No children

27.1%

1 child

12.5%

2 children

16.7%

3 children

29.2%

4 children

14.6%

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

Carngham Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.7%

5–14 hours

35.5%

15–29 hours

12.9%

30+ hours

20.2%

Did not do domestic work

13.7%

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

Carngham Household Size

1 person

19.0%

2 persons

39.7%

3 persons

17.5%

4 persons

4.8%

5 persons

14.3%

6+ persons

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carngham Where Residents Moved From

Same address

147

Moved from VIC

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

Carngham Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carngham Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 13 total

Theft

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Carngham Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,321/wk

Median Rent $180/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.6%

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

If you earn X in Carngham

Your weekly income

≈ $5,724/month

Median rent $180/wk

Left after rent $1,141/wk

Rent share 13.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $15/wk

Carngham vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Culgoa

Pop: 86 Income: $553/wk Rent: $55/wk

Sawmill Settlement

Pop: 86 Income: $850/wk Rent: $289/wk

Greta (Vic.)

Pop: 86 Income: $922/wk Rent: $250/wk

Kerrisdale

Pop: 86 Income: $575/wk Rent: $138/wk

Lake Powell

Pop: 86 Income: $846/wk Rent: $130/wk

Wuk Wuk

Pop: 86 Income: $704/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carngham

What is the population of Carngham VIC?

The population of Carngham VIC is 171 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².Carngham is ranked #7,386 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Carngham?

The median personal income in Carngham VIC is $739 per week, or $38,428 per year.The median household income is $1,321 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Carngham is ranked #4,750 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Carngham?

Median rent in Carngham VIC is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 13.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Carngham ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Carngham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carngham VIC is $1,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carngham?

The median age in Carngham VIC is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carngham a good suburb to live in?

Carngham is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 171.The median income is $739/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.6% 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: 20499. All dollar figures in AUD.