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Carrathool NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Carrathool NSW is 200 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carrathool is $813 per week ($42,276 per year). Median rent in Carrathool is $180 per week ($780 per month). Carrathool has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Carrathool has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Carrathool is India. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carrathool is $700.

There were 5 recorded offences in Carrathool in 2025-26, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (2 offences).

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Carrathool Population

residents (Census 2021)

Carrathool Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$813/wk

$42,276 per year

#3378 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$180/wk

$780 per month

#7868 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$700/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Carrathool Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.3% (114) Female 44.7% (92)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

200 people · 2406.9 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,854

Family income/wk

Carrathool 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Carrathool Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

77.8% 28 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

22.2% 8 dwellings

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

Carrathool Country of Birth

Australia

94.7%

India

5.3%

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

Carrathool Religion

No Religion

35.9%

Anglican

22.6%

Catholic

17.4%

Not stated

12.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.1%

Hinduism

3.1%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Uniting Church

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carrathool Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.9%

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

Carrathool Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Carrathool Employment

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Employed full-time

59.6% 87 people

⏰

Employed part-time

15.1% 22 people

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Not in labour force

25.3% 37 people

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

Carrathool Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

70.2%

Bachelor Degree

23.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

6.4%

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

Carrathool Occupation

Managers

34.4%

Labourers

20.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

18.8%

Clerical & Administrative

10.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.3%

Community & Personal Service

4.7%

Professionals

4.7%

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

Carrathool Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

34.0%

Management & Commerce

29.8%

Engineering

21.3%

Education

8.5%

Architecture & Building

6.4%

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

Carrathool Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carrathool Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.5%

$4,000+/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carrathool Marital Status

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Married

51.8% 87

↔️

Separated

1.8% 3

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Divorced

8.9% 15

🕊️

Widowed

7.7% 13

👤

Never married

29.8% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carrathool Ancestry

Australian

38.8%

English

37.1%

Irish

6.7%

Scottish

6.3%

Other

6.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Welsh

1.8%

Maori

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carrathool School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.5%

Secondary — Government

30.0%

Primary — Catholic

15.0%

Vocational Education

15.0%

Pre-school

7.5%

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

Carrathool Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.5% 16

✅

No need for assistance

95.5% 339

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

Carrathool Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.8% 26

—

Not a volunteer

83.2% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carrathool Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carrathool How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.1%

Car (passenger)

8.0%

Walked only

4.5%

Did not go to work

3.4%

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

Carrathool Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.0%

1 vehicle

26.9%

2 vehicles

37.3%

3 vehicles

16.4%

4+ vehicles

13.4%

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

Carrathool Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

17.1%

3 bedrooms

31.4%

4 bedrooms

30.0%

5 bedrooms

15.7%

6+ bedrooms

5.7%

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

Carrathool Population Mobility

15.4%

moved in the last year

36.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carrathool Indigenous Population

3.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

348

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carrathool Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Carrathool Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$150-$299/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

8.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

14.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carrathool Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.9%

Couple — no children

31.1%

Couple — no children under 15

15.5%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carrathool Military Service

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Previously served

2.6% 4

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Never served

97.4% 151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Carrathool Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.3% 18

—

Did not provide

87.7% 128

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carrathool Children Ever Born

No children

36.4%

2 children

27.3%

3 children

20.5%

4 children

15.9%

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

Carrathool When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

2020

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

Carrathool Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.8%

5–14 hours

27.5%

15–29 hours

9.4%

30+ hours

8.1%

Did not do domestic work

28.2%

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

Carrathool Household Size

1 person

23.4%

2 persons

35.1%

3 persons

10.4%

4 persons

11.7%

5 persons

11.7%

6+ persons

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carrathool Where Residents Moved From

Same address

159

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Carrathool Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Step family — no other children

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carrathool Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Carrathool Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,531/wk

Median Rent $180/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.8%

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

If you earn X in Carrathool

Your weekly income

≈ $6,634/month

Median rent $180/wk

Left after rent $1,351/wk

Rent share 11.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hamilton South

Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $18/wk

Malabar

Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $30/wk

Hay (NSW)

Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $5/wk

Walgett

Income: $823/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $5/wk

Carrathool vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Cheero Point

Pop: 100 Income: $1,237/wk Rent: $515/wk

Combaning

Pop: 100 Income: $916/wk Rent: $127/wk

Deep Creek (Kempsey - NSW)

Pop: 100 Income: $488/wk Rent: $280/wk

Galambine

Pop: 100 Income: $1,583/wk Rent: $360/wk

Lowesdale

Pop: 100 Income: $820/wk Rent: $175/wk

Mogilla

Pop: 100 Income: $599/wk Rent: $250/wk

Compare Carrathool

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carrathool

What is the population of Carrathool NSW?

The population of Carrathool NSW is 200 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².Carrathool is ranked #6,961 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Carrathool?

The median personal income in Carrathool NSW is $813 per week, or $42,276 per year.The median household income is $1,531 per week.Family income is $1,854 per week.Carrathool is ranked #3,378 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Carrathool?

Median rent in Carrathool NSW is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 11.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Carrathool ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Carrathool?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carrathool NSW is $700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carrathool?

The median age in Carrathool NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carrathool a good suburb to live in?

Carrathool is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 200.The median income is $813/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.8% 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: 10826. All dollar figures in AUD.