Carwell NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Carwell NSW is 28 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carwell is $749 per week ($38,948 per year). Median rent in Carwell is $215 per week ($932 per month). Carwell has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Carwell has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carwell is $2,350.

There were 1 recorded offences in Carwell in 2025-26, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Carwell Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Carwell Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$749/wk
$38,948 per year
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Median Rent
$215/wk
$932 per month
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,350/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.6 per bedroom

Carwell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (16) Female 51.5% (17)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
28 people · 54.2 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Carwell Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
30-34
35-39
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Carwell Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
71.4% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
28.6% 4 dwellings

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

Carwell Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Carwell Religion

Anglican
48.5%
Catholic
27.3%
Not stated
15.2%
No Religion
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carwell Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.9%

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

Carwell Employment

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Employed full-time
44.4% 12 people
Employed part-time
14.8% 4 people
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Not in labour force
40.7% 11 people

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

Carwell Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
76.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.1%

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

Carwell Occupation

Managers
57.1%
Professionals
42.9%

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

Carwell Field of Study

Management & Commerce
57.1%
Agriculture & Environment
42.9%

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

Carwell Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carwell Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carwell Marital Status

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Married
87.5% 21
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Never married
12.5% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carwell Ancestry

Australian
43.9%
English
29.3%
Irish
26.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carwell School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Carwell Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 65

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

Carwell Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.6% 6
Not a volunteer
71.4% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carwell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
58.3%
Walked only
41.7%

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

Carwell Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.1%
2 vehicles
46.2%
3 vehicles
30.8%

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

Carwell Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
30.0%
4 bedrooms
40.0%
5 bedrooms
30.0%

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

Carwell Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
30.4%
moved in the last 5 years
64.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carwell Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
53
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carwell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
29.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
41.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carwell Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
52.4%
Couple — no children
47.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carwell Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carwell Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Carwell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.0%
5–14 hours
28.0%
30+ hours
28.0%
Did not do domestic work
24.0%

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

Carwell Household Size

2 persons
70.0%
4 persons
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carwell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carwell Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2025

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

Carwell Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,749/wk
Median Rent $215/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.3%

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

If you earn X in Carwell

≈ $7,579/month
Median rent $215/wk
Left after rent $1,534/wk
Rent share 12.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Carwell vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carwell

What is the population of Carwell NSW?

The population of Carwell NSW is 28 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Carwell?

The median personal income in Carwell NSW is $749 per week, or $38,948 per year.The median household income is $1,749 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Carwell?

Median rent in Carwell NSW is $215 per week ($932 per month).Rent represents 12.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Carwell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carwell NSW is $2,350. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carwell?

The median age in Carwell NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carwell a good suburb to live in?

Carwell is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 28.The median income is $749/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.3% 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: 10839. All dollar figures in AUD.