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Cawongla NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cawongla, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Cawongla NSW is 204 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cawongla is $485 per week ($25,220 per year). Median rent in Cawongla is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Cawongla has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Cawongla has a population density of 5.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Cawongla is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cawongla is $1,528.
There were 3 recorded offences in Cawongla in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).
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Cawongla Population
Cawongla Median Income & Rent
Cawongla Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Cawongla Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cawongla Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cawongla Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Cawongla Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Cawongla Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Cawongla Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Cawongla Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Cawongla Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Cawongla Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Cawongla Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Cawongla Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Cawongla Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Cawongla Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Cawongla School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Cawongla Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Cawongla Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Cawongla Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Cawongla How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Cawongla Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Cawongla Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Cawongla Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Cawongla Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Cawongla Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Cawongla Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Cawongla Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Cawongla Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Cawongla Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Cawongla Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Cawongla When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Cawongla Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Cawongla Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Cawongla Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Cawongla Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Cawongla Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Cawongla Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cawongla
What is the population of Cawongla NSW?
The population of Cawongla NSW is 204 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.7 people per km².Cawongla is ranked #6,916 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Cawongla?
The median personal income in Cawongla NSW is $485 per week, or $25,220 per year.The median household income is $816 per week.Family income is $1,483 per week.Cawongla is ranked #8,377 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Cawongla?
Median rent in Cawongla NSW is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 34.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Cawongla ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Cawongla?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cawongla NSW is $1,528. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Cawongla?
The median age in Cawongla NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Cawongla a good suburb to live in?
Cawongla is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 204.The median income is $485/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (34.3% 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: 10863. All dollar figures in AUD.