Carrajung VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Carrajung VIC is 100 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carrajung is $494 per week ($25,688 per year). Median rent in Carrajung is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Carrajung has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Carrajung has a population density of 2.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Carrajung is England. The most common religion is No Religion (72% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carrajung is $927.

There were 5 recorded offences in Carrajung in 2025-25, a rate of 50 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Carrajung Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Carrajung Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$494/wk
$25,688 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$927/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Carrajung Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (53) Female 46.5% (46)

Population Density

2.8
people per km²
100 people · 35.6 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,312
Family income/wk

Carrajung Age Distribution

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 Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.6% 19 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.4% 14 dwellings

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

Carrajung Country of Birth

Australia
87.8%
England
12.2%

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

Carrajung Religion

No Religion
72.0%
Catholic
10.0%
Anglican
6.0%
Not stated
6.0%
Uniting Church
3.0%
Christian (other)
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carrajung Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.9%

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

Carrajung Employment

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Employed full-time
37.7% 29 people
Employed part-time
19.5% 15 people
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Unemployed
3.9% 3 people
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Not in labour force
39.0% 30 people

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

Carrajung Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
62.2%
Bachelor Degree
18.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.9%

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

Carrajung Occupation

Managers
38.9%
Professionals
33.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
27.8%

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

Carrajung Field of Study

Engineering
35.0%
Management & Commerce
35.0%
Health
15.0%
Society & Culture
15.0%

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

Carrajung Dwelling Types

Separate house
90.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carrajung Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
13.2%
$300-$399/wk
10.5%
$650-$799/wk
15.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carrajung Marital Status

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Married
43.4% 36
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Divorced
13.3% 11
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Never married
43.4% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carrajung Ancestry

English
33.1%
Australian
27.9%
Scottish
10.3%
Irish
8.1%
Italian
7.4%
Dutch
3.7%
New Zealander
2.9%
German
2.2%
Greek
2.2%
Other
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carrajung School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
57.1%
Secondary — Government
21.4%
Vocational Education
21.4%

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

Carrajung Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.8% 15
No need for assistance
92.2% 177

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

Carrajung Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.4% 25
Not a volunteer
70.6% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carrajung Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carrajung How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
79.4%
Car (passenger)
11.8%
Did not go to work
8.8%

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

Carrajung Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.1%
2 vehicles
30.8%
3 vehicles
28.2%
4+ vehicles
17.9%

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

Carrajung Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
22.2%
3 bedrooms
51.1%
4 bedrooms
17.8%
5 bedrooms
8.9%

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

Carrajung Population Mobility

10.6%
moved in the last year
43.5%
moved in the last 5 years
11.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carrajung Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
190
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carrajung Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Lung condition
11
Asthma
6
Cancer
4
Diabetes
3
Arthritis
3
Stroke
3

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

Carrajung Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.5%
$1-$149/wk
7.3%
$150-$299/wk
7.3%
$300-$399/wk
23.6%
$500-$649/wk
10.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carrajung Family Structure

Couple — no children
43.5%
Couple — children under 15
27.5%
Couple — no children under 15
21.7%
One parent — children under 15
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carrajung Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.2% 10
Did not provide
86.8% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carrajung Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
2 children
30.0%
3 children
40.0%

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

Carrajung When Migrants Arrived

2019
4

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

Carrajung Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.2%
5–14 hours
24.3%
15–29 hours
9.5%
30+ hours
16.2%
Did not do domestic work
33.8%

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

Carrajung Household Size

1 person
22.7%
2 persons
34.1%
3 persons
25.0%
4 persons
9.1%
6+ persons
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carrajung Where Residents Moved From

Same address
84
Moved from VIC
9
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Carrajung Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carrajung Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Theft
2
Justice Procedures
1
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Carrajung Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.2%

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

If you earn X in Carrajung

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $875/wk
Rent share 22.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Carrajung vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carrajung

What is the population of Carrajung VIC?

The population of Carrajung VIC is 100 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Carrajung?

The median personal income in Carrajung VIC is $494 per week, or $25,688 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.

How much is rent in Carrajung?

Median rent in Carrajung VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Carrajung?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carrajung VIC is $927. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carrajung?

The median age in Carrajung VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carrajung a good suburb to live in?

Carrajung is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 100.The median income is $494/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% 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: 20502. All dollar figures in AUD.