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Caroona NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Caroona NSW is 196 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Caroona is $463 per week ($24,076 per year). Median rent in Caroona is $189 per week ($819 per month). Caroona has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Caroona has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caroona is $1,517.

There were 4 recorded offences in Caroona in 2025-26, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Caroona Population

residents (Census 2021)

Caroona Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$463/wk

$24,076 per year

#8553 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$189/wk

$819 per month

#7808 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Caroona Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.5% (94) Female 53.5% (108)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

196 people · 221.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,083

Family income/wk

Caroona 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)

Caroona Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.0% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.0% 6 dwellings

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

Caroona Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Caroona Religion

Anglican

32.2%

No Religion

27.9%

Catholic

12.5%

Other Religions Tot

9.6%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

8.2%

Not stated

6.3%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Caroona Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

40.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

34.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.1%

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

Caroona Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

59.0%

Other

41.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Caroona Employment

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Employed full-time

28.4% 38 people

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Employed part-time

11.9% 16 people

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Unemployed

6.0% 8 people

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Not in labour force

53.7% 72 people

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

Caroona Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

35.8%

Bachelor Degree

13.2%

Certificate I/II

7.5%

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

Caroona Occupation

Managers

39.5%

Labourers

23.7%

Professionals

18.4%

Clerical & Administrative

10.5%

Community & Personal Service

7.9%

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

Caroona Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

27.3%

Management & Commerce

21.2%

Engineering

15.2%

Health

15.2%

Society & Culture

12.1%

Education

9.1%

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

Caroona Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Caroona Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

11.3%

$400-$499/wk

14.1%

$650-$799/wk

14.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.5%

$4,000+/wk

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Caroona Marital Status

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Married

33.8% 49

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Separated

2.8% 4

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Divorced

4.1% 6

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Widowed

5.5% 8

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Never married

53.8% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Caroona Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

47.0%

Australian

27.2%

English

15.7%

Scottish

5.1%

Other

2.3%

Dutch

1.4%

Irish

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Caroona School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

56.6%

Secondary — Government

22.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.2%

Vocational Education

7.5%

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

Caroona Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.4% 20

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No need for assistance

94.6% 349

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

Caroona Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.9% 35

—

Not a volunteer

74.1% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Caroona Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Caroona How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.9%

Walked only

17.4%

Did not go to work

8.7%

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

Caroona Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.6%

1 vehicle

41.0%

2 vehicles

26.2%

3 vehicles

26.2%

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

Caroona Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.5%

3 bedrooms

32.8%

4 bedrooms

55.2%

5 bedrooms

4.5%

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

Caroona Population Mobility

19.8%

moved in the last year

34.3%

moved in the last 5 years

11.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Caroona Indigenous Population

55.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

204

Indigenous residents

167

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Caroona Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

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

Caroona Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.0%

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$150-$299/wk

13.3%

$300-$399/wk

9.2%

$400-$499/wk

10.8%

$650-$799/wk

15.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Caroona Family Structure

One parent — children under 15

32.4%

Couple — no children

20.9%

Couple — children under 15

20.9%

Couple — no children under 15

17.6%

One parent — no children under 15

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Caroona Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

24.8% 35

—

Did not provide

75.2% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Caroona Children Ever Born

No children

28.2%

2 children

23.1%

3 children

30.8%

4 children

17.9%

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

Caroona Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.3%

5–14 hours

21.8%

15–29 hours

24.1%

30+ hours

19.5%

Did not do domestic work

17.3%

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

Caroona Household Size

1 person

24.7%

2 persons

24.7%

3 persons

26.0%

4 persons

16.4%

5 persons

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Caroona Where Residents Moved From

Same address

150

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Caroona Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Caroona Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Caroona Schools

schools nearby

government

692

avg ICSEA score

total students

Walhallow Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 10 students

692

ICSEA

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

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Caroona Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $933/wk

Median Rent $189/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.3%

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

If you earn X in Caroona

Your weekly income

≈ $4,043/month

Median rent $189/wk

Left after rent $744/wk

Rent share 20.3%

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Income: $497/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $4/wk

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Boggabilla

Income: $486/wk Rent: $155/wk Save: $34/wk

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Income: $503/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $4/wk

Mathoura

Income: $546/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $9/wk

Daceyville

Income: $450/wk Rent: $130/wk Save: $59/wk

Grasmere

Income: $543/wk Rent: $116/wk Save: $73/wk

Caroona vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Warragoon

Pop: 98 Income: $695/wk Rent: $160/wk

Booligal

Pop: 98 Income: $833/wk Rent: $150/wk

Ferodale

Pop: 98 Income: $621/wk Rent: $400/wk

Goonumbla

Pop: 98 Income: $812/wk Rent: $250/wk

Hanging Rock

Pop: 98 Income: $457/wk Rent: $250/wk

Laffing Waters

Pop: 98 Income: $1,281/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caroona

What is the population of Caroona NSW?

The population of Caroona NSW is 196 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Caroona is ranked #7,007 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Caroona?

The median personal income in Caroona NSW is $463 per week, or $24,076 per year.The median household income is $933 per week.Family income is $1,083 per week.Caroona is ranked #8,553 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Caroona?

Median rent in Caroona NSW is $189 per week ($819 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Caroona ranks #7,808 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Caroona?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caroona NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Caroona?

The median age in Caroona NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Caroona a good suburb to live in?

Caroona is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 196.The median income is $463/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% 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: 10822. All dollar figures in AUD.