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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
Cataract Median Income & Rent
Cataract Demographics
Gender Split
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Cataract Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Cataract Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Cataract Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Cataract Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Cataract Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Cataract Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Cataract Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Cataract Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Cataract Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Cataract Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Cataract Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 14 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Cataract Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Cataract vs State & National Average
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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.