Carrajung Lower VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Carrajung Lower VIC is 129 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carrajung Lower is $508 per week ($26,416 per year). Median rent in Carrajung Lower is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Carrajung Lower has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Carrajung Lower has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Carrajung Lower is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carrajung Lower is $1,237.

There were 3 recorded offences in Carrajung Lower in 2025-25, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Carrajung Lower Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Carrajung Lower Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$508/wk
$26,416 per year
#8123 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
#6115 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,237/mo
Avg household size: —

Carrajung Lower Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (65) Female 46.7% (57)

Population Density

3.2
people per km²
129 people · 40.0 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$1,187
Family income/wk

Carrajung Lower 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)

Carrajung Lower Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
56.4% 22 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
43.6% 17 dwellings

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

Carrajung Lower Country of Birth

Australia
90.0%
England
10.0%

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

Carrajung Lower Religion

No Religion
56.9%
Not stated
11.4%
Anglican
10.6%
Catholic
7.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.9%
Uniting Church
3.3%
Lutheran
3.3%
Christian (other)
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carrajung Lower Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
38.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
28.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.8%

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

Carrajung Lower Employment

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Employed full-time
31.1% 28 people
Employed part-time
21.1% 19 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.3% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
44.4% 40 people

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

Carrajung Lower Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
71.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.1%
Postgraduate Degree
7.9%

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

Carrajung Lower Occupation

Community & Personal Service
35.0%
Managers
20.0%
Professionals
15.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%
Labourers
15.0%

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

Carrajung Lower Field of Study

Society & Culture
32.0%
Health
24.0%
Management & Commerce
20.0%
Engineering
12.0%
Agriculture & Environment
12.0%

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

Carrajung Lower Dwelling Types

Separate house
93.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carrajung Lower Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
11.6%
$400-$499/wk
14.0%
$500-$649/wk
14.0%
$650-$799/wk
16.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carrajung Lower Marital Status

💍
Married
38.8% 40
↔️
Separated
3.9% 4
📋
Divorced
19.4% 20
🕊️
Widowed
4.9% 5
👤
Never married
33.0% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carrajung Lower Ancestry

Australian
35.9%
English
33.3%
Irish
7.2%
Scottish
7.2%
German
5.2%
Other
5.2%
Polish
3.3%
Italian
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carrajung Lower School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
50.0%
Pre-school
25.0%
Primary — Government
25.0%

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

Carrajung Lower Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
9.6% 20
No need for assistance
90.4% 188

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

Carrajung Lower Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
10.4% 10
Not a volunteer
89.6% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carrajung Lower Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
29.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
29.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
41.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carrajung Lower How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.4%
Did not go to work
21.6%

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

Carrajung Lower Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.1%
1 vehicle
16.3%
2 vehicles
36.7%
3 vehicles
28.6%
4+ vehicles
12.2%

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

Carrajung Lower Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
12.5%
2 bedrooms
6.3%
3 bedrooms
64.6%
4 bedrooms
16.7%

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

Carrajung Lower Population Mobility

6.5%
moved in the last year
30.4%
moved in the last 5 years
10.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carrajung Lower Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
231
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carrajung Lower Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
17
Arthritis
10
Stroke
9
Heart disease
5
Diabetes
3

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

Carrajung Lower Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
17.4%
$300-$399/wk
8.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
14.5%
$800-$999/wk
4.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carrajung Lower Family Structure

Couple — no children
35.4%
Couple — children under 15
29.2%
One parent — no children under 15
12.5%
Couple — no children under 15
11.5%
One parent — children under 15
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carrajung Lower Military Service

🏅
Previously served
9.5% 10
👤
Never served
90.5% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Carrajung Lower Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
19.0% 19
Did not provide
81.0% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carrajung Lower Children Ever Born

No children
23.3%
2 children
40.0%
3 children
23.3%
4 children
13.3%

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

Carrajung Lower When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5

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

Carrajung Lower Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.0%
5–14 hours
29.0%
15–29 hours
12.0%
30+ hours
17.0%
Did not do domestic work
24.0%

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

Carrajung Lower Household Size

1 person
18.4%
2 persons
50.0%
4 persons
18.4%
5 persons
13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carrajung Lower Where Residents Moved From

Same address
101
Moved from VIC
6
Moved from QLD
5

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

Carrajung Lower Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carrajung Lower Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Theft
3

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Carrajung Lower Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,021/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.5%

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

If you earn X in Carrajung Lower

≈ $4,424/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $771/wk
Rent share 24.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Carrajung Lower vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Carrajung Lower

What is the population of Carrajung Lower VIC?

The population of Carrajung Lower VIC is 129 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km².Carrajung Lower is ranked #8,199 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Carrajung Lower?

The median personal income in Carrajung Lower VIC is $508 per week, or $26,416 per year.The median household income is $1,021 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.Carrajung Lower is ranked #8,123 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Carrajung Lower?

Median rent in Carrajung Lower VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 24.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Carrajung Lower ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Carrajung Lower?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carrajung Lower VIC is $1,237. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carrajung Lower?

The median age in Carrajung Lower VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carrajung Lower a good suburb to live in?

Carrajung Lower is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 129.The median income is $508/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.5% 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: 20503. All dollar figures in AUD.