Cataract NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cataract NSW is 4 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cataract is $1,824 per week ($94,848 per year). Median rent in Cataract is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Cataract has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Cataract has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (100% of residents).

There were 14 recorded offences in Cataract in 2025-26, a rate of 3500 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).

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Cataract Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cataract Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,824/wk
$94,848 per year
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Median Rent
$270/wk
$1,170 per month
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Cataract Demographics

Gender Split

Male 100.0% (4) Female 0.0% (0)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
4 people · 204.6 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,750
Family income/wk

Cataract Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cataract Religion

Catholic
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cataract Employment

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Employed full-time
100.0% 4 people

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

Cataract Ancestry

English
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cataract Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 4

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

Cataract Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cataract Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
100.0%
moved in the last 5 years
100.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cataract Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
4
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cataract Family Structure

One parent — no children under 15
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cataract Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cataract Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 14 total

Theft
7
Property Damage
3
Assault
2
Drug Offences
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cataract Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,750/wk
Median Rent $270/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.8%

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

If you earn X in Cataract

≈ $11,917/month
Median rent $270/wk
Left after rent $2,480/wk
Rent share 9.8%

Cataract vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Cataract

What is the population of Cataract NSW?

The population of Cataract NSW is 4 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Cataract?

The median personal income in Cataract NSW is $1,824 per week, or $94,848 per year.The median household income is $2,750 per week.Family income is $2,750 per week.

How much is rent in Cataract?

Median rent in Cataract NSW is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 9.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Cataract?

The median age in Cataract NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cataract a good suburb to live in?

Cataract is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4.The median income is $1,824/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.8% 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: 10853. All dollar figures in AUD.