Carrs Island NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Carrs Island NSW is 10 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carrs Island is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Carrs Island is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Carrs Island has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Carrs Island has a population density of 7.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (63% of residents).

There were 2 recorded offences in Carrs Island in 2025-26, a rate of 200 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Carrs Island Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Carrs Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.6 per bedroom

Carrs Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (5) Female 50.0% (5)

Population Density

7.1
people per km²
10 people · 1.4 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,149
Family income/wk

Carrs Island Age Distribution

25-29
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Carrs Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Carrs Island Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Carrs Island Religion

Not stated
62.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carrs Island Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Carrs Island Employment

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Not in labour force
100.0% 4 people

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

Carrs Island Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
100.0%

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

Carrs Island Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carrs Island Marital Status

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Married
40.0% 4
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Never married
60.0% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carrs Island Ancestry

English
63.6%
Australian
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carrs Island Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 18

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

Carrs Island Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carrs Island Population Mobility

41.7%
moved in the last year
25.0%
moved in the last 5 years
70.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carrs Island Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
14
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carrs Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carrs Island Family Structure

One parent — no children under 15
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carrs Island Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carrs Island Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
50.0%
Did not do domestic work
50.0%

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

Carrs Island Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Assault
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2023
2025

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

Carrs Island Schools

5
schools nearby
3
government
952
avg ICSEA score
1,970
total students
St Mary's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 259 students
1020
ICSEA
Grafton High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 768 students
941
ICSEA
Westlawn Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 467 students
940
ICSEA
Grafton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 476 students
907
ICSEA
Clarence Valley Anglican School, Grafton Campus Independent
Primary

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

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Carrs Island Rent Prices & Affordability

32%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $360/wk
Rent-to-Income 32.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Carrs Island

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $765/wk
Rent share 32.0%

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Carrs Island vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carrs Island

What is the population of Carrs Island NSW?

The population of Carrs Island NSW is 10 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Carrs Island?

The median personal income in Carrs Island NSW is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,149 per week.

How much is rent in Carrs Island?

Median rent in Carrs Island NSW is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 32.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What is the median age in Carrs Island?

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

Is Carrs Island a good suburb to live in?

Carrs Island is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 10.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.0% 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: 10834. All dollar figures in AUD.