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Carool NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Carool NSW is 204 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carool is $612 per week ($31,824 per year). Median rent in Carool is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Carool has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Carool has a population density of 27.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Carool is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carool is $1,820.

There were 2 recorded offences in Carool in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Carool Population

residents (Census 2021)

Carool Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$612/wk

$31,824 per year

#6898 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,820/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Carool Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.2% (111) Female 44.8% (90)

Population Density

27.8

people per km²

204 people · 7.3 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,649

Family income/wk

Carool 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Carool Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.5% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.5% 15 dwellings

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

Carool Country of Birth

Australia

91.9%

England

8.1%

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

Carool Religion

No Religion

35.3%

Not stated

29.9%

Catholic

15.9%

Anglican

7.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.0%

Eastern Orthodox

3.0%

Buddhism

2.5%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carool Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.2%

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

Carool Employment

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Employed full-time

36.3% 49 people

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Employed part-time

23.7% 32 people

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Unemployed

5.2% 7 people

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Not in labour force

34.8% 47 people

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

Carool Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

35.5%

Bachelor Degree

25.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.5%

Postgraduate Degree

6.6%

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

Carool Occupation

Professionals

27.6%

Managers

22.4%

Community & Personal Service

13.8%

Clerical & Administrative

13.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.1%

Labourers

5.2%

Sales Workers

5.2%

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

Carool Field of Study

Management & Commerce

28.8%

Engineering

19.2%

Society & Culture

15.4%

Health

15.4%

Architecture & Building

9.6%

Agriculture & Environment

5.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.8%

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

Carool Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carool Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

8.8%

$500-$649/wk

8.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

$4,000+/wk

14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carool Marital Status

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Married

37.0% 68

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Separated

2.7% 5

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Divorced

15.8% 29

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Widowed

3.8% 7

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Never married

40.8% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carool Ancestry

English

34.6%

Australian

24.3%

Irish

10.7%

Scottish

8.6%

Other

6.2%

German

3.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.3%

Dutch

2.1%

Greek

2.1%

New Zealander

1.6%

Welsh

1.6%

Italian

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carool School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

40.0%

Secondary — Catholic

16.7%

Primary — Government

13.3%

Pre-school

10.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.0%

Vocational Education

10.0%

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

Carool Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.2% 13

✅

No need for assistance

95.8% 296

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

Carool Volunteering

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Volunteer

12.5% 17

—

Not a volunteer

87.5% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carool Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

50.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carool How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.7%

Walked only

15.0%

Did not go to work

13.3%

Truck

5.0%

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

Carool Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.0%

2 vehicles

51.8%

3 vehicles

16.1%

4+ vehicles

7.1%

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

Carool Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.1%

2 bedrooms

15.5%

3 bedrooms

27.6%

4 bedrooms

39.7%

6+ bedrooms

5.2%

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

Carool Population Mobility

6.5%

moved in the last year

34.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carool Indigenous Population

7.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

289

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carool Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Cancer

Stroke

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Carool Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.8%

$1-$149/wk

8.5%

$150-$299/wk

10.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

14.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,500+/wk

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carool Family Structure

Couple — no children

25.8%

Couple — no children under 15

25.0%

Couple — children under 15

23.3%

One parent — children under 15

13.3%

One parent — no children under 15

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carool Military Service

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Previously served

2.3% 3

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Never served

97.7% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Carool Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.6% 27

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Did not provide

80.4% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carool Children Ever Born

No children

37.8%

2 children

15.6%

3 children

46.7%

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

Carool When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Carool Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.0%

5–14 hours

26.7%

15–29 hours

16.3%

30+ hours

15.6%

Did not do domestic work

18.5%

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

Carool Household Size

1 person

20.6%

2 persons

36.5%

3 persons

15.9%

4 persons

20.6%

5 persons

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carool Where Residents Moved From

Same address

145

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Carool Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carool Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Carool Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Carool Public School Government

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Carool Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,521/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.0%

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

If you earn X in Carool

Your weekly income

≈ $6,591/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,171/wk

Rent share 23.0%

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Carool vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Camberwell (NSW)

Pop: 102 Income: $624/wk Rent: $370/wk

Dyrring

Pop: 102 Income: $939/wk Rent: $400/wk

Glengarrie

Pop: 102 Income: $490/wk Rent: $350/wk

Graman

Pop: 102 Income: $433/wk Rent: $180/wk

Greenlands (Singleton - NSW)

Pop: 102 Income: $1,019/wk Rent: $314/wk

Kangaroo Creek

Pop: 102 Income: $494/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carool

What is the population of Carool NSW?

The population of Carool NSW is 204 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 27.8 people per km².Carool is ranked #6,916 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Carool?

The median personal income in Carool NSW is $612 per week, or $31,824 per year.The median household income is $1,521 per week.Family income is $1,649 per week.Carool is ranked #6,898 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Carool?

Median rent in Carool NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 23.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Carool ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Carool?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carool NSW is $1,820. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carool?

The median age in Carool NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carool a good suburb to live in?

Carool is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 204.The median income is $612/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.0% 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: 10821. All dollar figures in AUD.