Cathcart NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cathcart NSW is 106 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cathcart is $700 per week ($36,400 per year). Median rent in Cathcart is $180 per week ($780 per month). Cathcart has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Cathcart has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cathcart is $954.

There were 5 recorded offences in Cathcart in 2024-25, a rate of 47 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Cathcart Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cathcart Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$700/wk
$36,400 per year
#5484 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
#7868 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$954/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Cathcart Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (53) Female 49.5% (52)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
106 people · 188.2 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,791
Family income/wk

Cathcart Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cathcart Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.4% 19 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
29.6% 8 dwellings

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

Cathcart Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cathcart Religion

Anglican
34.0%
No Religion
20.0%
Catholic
19.0%
Not stated
10.0%
SB OSB NRA SB
6.0%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
5.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.0%
Uniting Church
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cathcart Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
39.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
17.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.8%

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

Cathcart Employment

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Employed full-time
39.7% 31 people
Employed part-time
25.6% 20 people
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Not in labour force
34.6% 27 people

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

Cathcart Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.5%
Bachelor Degree
35.1%
Certificate I/II
13.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
10.8%

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

Cathcart Occupation

Professionals
28.6%
Managers
25.7%
Labourers
22.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.3%
Clerical & Administrative
8.6%

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

Cathcart Field of Study

Management & Commerce
30.0%
Agriculture & Environment
16.7%
Health
16.7%
Engineering
13.3%
Education
13.3%
Society & Culture
10.0%

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

Cathcart Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cathcart Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
16.0%
$500-$649/wk
16.0%
$650-$799/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.0%
$4,000+/wk
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cathcart Marital Status

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Married
49.3% 34
↔️
Separated
4.3% 3
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Divorced
15.9% 11
👤
Never married
30.4% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cathcart Ancestry

Australian
49.2%
English
21.4%
Scottish
9.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.3%
German
6.3%
Irish
4.0%
Other
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cathcart School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
46.4%
Primary — Government
39.3%
Primary — Catholic
14.3%

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

Cathcart Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.8% 6
No need for assistance
97.2% 206

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

Cathcart Volunteering

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Volunteer
31.5% 23
Not a volunteer
68.5% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cathcart Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
50.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cathcart How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.9%
Did not go to work
20.5%
Car (passenger)
6.8%
Walked only
6.8%

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

Cathcart Car Ownership

1 vehicle
19.4%
2 vehicles
54.8%
3 vehicles
25.8%

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

Cathcart Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
12.0%
2 bedrooms
20.0%
3 bedrooms
44.0%
4 bedrooms
24.0%

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

Cathcart Population Mobility

11.2%
moved in the last year
34.1%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cathcart Indigenous Population

14.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
26
Indigenous residents
159
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cathcart Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Arthritis
6
Lung condition
4
Stroke
4
Diabetes
3

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

Cathcart Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.8%
$1-$149/wk
10.2%
$150-$299/wk
16.9%
$650-$799/wk
10.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,500+/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cathcart Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
52.4%
Couple — no children
26.8%
One parent — children under 15
9.8%
One parent — no children under 15
7.3%
Couple — no children under 15
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cathcart Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.2% 4
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Never served
94.8% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cathcart Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
9.2% 7
Did not provide
90.8% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cathcart Children Ever Born

No children
21.1%
3 children
57.9%
4 children
21.1%

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

Cathcart When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Cathcart Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.0%
5–14 hours
27.1%
15–29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
18.6%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

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

Cathcart Household Size

1 person
20.9%
2 persons
41.9%
3 persons
9.3%
4 persons
7.0%
5 persons
20.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cathcart Where Residents Moved From

Same address
87
Moved — same area (SA2)
10
Moved from NSW
5

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

Cathcart Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cathcart Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Assault
2
Sexual Offences
1
Other Against Person
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Cathcart Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $180/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.7%

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

If you earn X in Cathcart

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $1,132/wk
Rent share 13.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cathcart vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cathcart

What is the population of Cathcart NSW?

The population of Cathcart NSW is 106 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².Cathcart is ranked #8,775 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cathcart?

The median personal income in Cathcart NSW is $700 per week, or $36,400 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,791 per week.Cathcart is ranked #5,484 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cathcart?

Median rent in Cathcart NSW is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 13.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cathcart ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cathcart?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cathcart NSW is $954. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cathcart?

The median age in Cathcart NSW is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cathcart a good suburb to live in?

Cathcart is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 106.The median income is $700/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.7% 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: 10854. All dollar figures in AUD.