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Castle Rock NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Castle Rock NSW is 131 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Castle Rock is $941 per week ($48,932 per year). Median rent in Castle Rock is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Castle Rock has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Castle Rock has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Castle Rock is $1,695.

There were 12 recorded offences in Castle Rock in 2024-25, a rate of 92 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Castle Rock Population

residents (Census 2021)

Castle Rock Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$941/wk

$48,932 per year

#1706 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$325/wk

$1,408 per month

#3947 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,695/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Castle Rock Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (71) Female 47.4% (64)

Population Density

1.4

people per km²

131 people · 91.2 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,750

Family income/wk

Castle Rock Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

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)

Castle Rock Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.1% 11 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.9% 7 dwellings

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

Castle Rock Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Castle Rock Religion

Anglican

37.4%

Catholic

20.9%

No Religion

18.0%

Not stated

11.5%

Christian (other)

5.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.6%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Castle Rock Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

45.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

38.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Castle Rock Employment

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Employed full-time

54.8% 46 people

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Employed part-time

15.5% 13 people

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Not in labour force

29.8% 25 people

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

Castle Rock Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.4%

Bachelor Degree

24.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.7%

Certificate I/II

9.7%

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

Castle Rock Occupation

Managers

25.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

22.9%

Professionals

8.6%

Community & Personal Service

8.6%

Labourers

8.6%

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

Castle Rock Field of Study

Engineering

29.3%

Management & Commerce

26.8%

Agriculture & Environment

14.6%

Health

12.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

9.8%

Society & Culture

7.3%

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

Castle Rock Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Castle Rock Weekly Household Income

$1,750-$1,999/wk

15.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

45.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

15.0%

$4,000+/wk

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Castle Rock Marital Status

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Married

55.3% 57

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Divorced

5.8% 6

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Never married

38.8% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Castle Rock Ancestry

Australian

44.3%

English

32.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.7%

German

5.2%

Italian

4.6%

Irish

4.0%

Scottish

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Castle Rock School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

14.3%

Pre-school

14.3%

Vocational Education

10.7%

Secondary — Government

10.7%

Secondary — Catholic

10.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.7%

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

Castle Rock Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 247

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

Castle Rock Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.7% 23

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Not a volunteer

75.3% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Castle Rock How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.6%

Did not go to work

19.0%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

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

Castle Rock Car Ownership

2 vehicles

50.0%

3 vehicles

23.7%

4+ vehicles

26.3%

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

Castle Rock Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.0%

3 bedrooms

18.6%

4 bedrooms

39.5%

5 bedrooms

27.9%

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

Castle Rock Population Mobility

6.2%

moved in the last year

31.0%

moved in the last 5 years

67.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Castle Rock Indigenous Population

5.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

220

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Castle Rock Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Heart disease

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

Castle Rock Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

5.1%

$800-$999/wk

15.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

24.1%

$3,500+/wk

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Castle Rock Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.6%

Couple — no children

33.7%

Couple — no children under 15

25.0%

One parent — children under 15

3.8%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Castle Rock Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.3% 9

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Did not provide

89.7% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Castle Rock Children Ever Born

No children

47.8%

1 child

26.1%

3 children

13.0%

4 children

13.0%

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

Castle Rock Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.6%

5–14 hours

38.5%

15–29 hours

4.4%

30+ hours

14.3%

Did not do domestic work

25.3%

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

Castle Rock Household Size

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

25.0%

4 persons

11.1%

5 persons

13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Castle Rock Where Residents Moved From

Same address

106

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Castle Rock Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.2%

Step family — no other children

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Castle Rock Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 12 total

Theft

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Assault

Other Against Person

Weapons

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Castle Rock Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,041/wk

Median Rent $325/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.7%

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

If you earn X in Castle Rock

Your weekly income

≈ $13,178/month

Median rent $325/wk

Left after rent $2,716/wk

Rent share 10.7%

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Castle Rock vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Pallal

Pop: 66 Income: $1,071/wk Rent: $150/wk

Corney Town

Pop: 66 Income: $450/wk Rent: $270/wk

Cudgegong

Pop: 66 Income: $756/wk Rent: $480/wk

Hogarth Range

Pop: 66 Income: $479/wk Rent: $275/wk

Huntley (Wollongong - NSW)

Pop: 66 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $350/wk

Lower Creek

Pop: 66 Income: $374/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Castle Rock

What is the population of Castle Rock NSW?

The population of Castle Rock NSW is 131 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².Castle Rock is ranked #8,142 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Castle Rock?

The median personal income in Castle Rock NSW is $941 per week, or $48,932 per year.The median household income is $3,041 per week.Family income is $2,750 per week.Castle Rock is ranked #1,706 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Castle Rock?

Median rent in Castle Rock NSW is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 10.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Castle Rock ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Castle Rock?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Castle Rock NSW is $1,695. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Castle Rock?

The median age in Castle Rock NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Castle Rock a good suburb to live in?

Castle Rock is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 131.The median income is $941/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.7% 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: 10847. All dollar figures in AUD.