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Congarinni NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Congarinni NSW is 365 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Congarinni is $525 per week ($27,300 per year). Median rent in Congarinni is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Congarinni has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Congarinni has a population density of 11.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Congarinni is England. The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Congarinni is $1,699.

There were 1 recorded offences in Congarinni in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Congarinni Population

residents (Census 2021)

Congarinni Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$525/wk

$27,300 per year

#7967 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

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,699/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Congarinni Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (174) Female 51.5% (185)

Population Density

11.7

people per km²

365 people · 31.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,458

Family income/wk

Congarinni Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Congarinni Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.7% 82 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.3% 41 dwellings

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

Congarinni Country of Birth

Australia

95.2%

England

4.8%

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

Congarinni Religion

No Religion

31.1%

Catholic

23.1%

Anglican

22.2%

Not stated

7.1%

Uniting Church

5.6%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.1%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Congarinni Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

41.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Congarinni Employment

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Employed full-time

30.0% 85 people

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Employed part-time

19.4% 55 people

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Unemployed

2.5% 7 people

🏠

Not in labour force

48.1% 136 people

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

Congarinni Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.9%

Bachelor Degree

20.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.9%

Postgraduate Degree

3.9%

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

Congarinni Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.0%

Managers

21.9%

Professionals

17.7%

Community & Personal Service

13.5%

Clerical & Administrative

9.4%

Labourers

8.3%

Sales Workers

3.1%

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

Congarinni Field of Study

Engineering

20.0%

Society & Culture

18.8%

Health

15.3%

Management & Commerce

14.1%

Education

12.9%

Architecture & Building

11.8%

Agriculture & Environment

3.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.5%

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

Congarinni Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Congarinni Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

14.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.6%

$4,000+/wk

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Congarinni Marital Status

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Married

60.1% 184

↔️

Separated

1.3% 4

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Divorced

6.5% 20

🕊️

Widowed

6.9% 21

👤

Never married

25.2% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Congarinni Ancestry

English

38.0%

Australian

35.4%

Scottish

8.4%

Irish

6.5%

German

3.3%

Other

2.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.4%

Italian

1.0%

Polish

1.0%

Chinese

0.8%

Dutch

0.8%

French

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Congarinni School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

23.5%

Primary — Catholic

17.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

16.2%

Vocational Education

16.2%

Primary — Government

13.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.4%

Pre-school

5.9%

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

Congarinni Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.6% 46

✅

No need for assistance

93.4% 653

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

Congarinni Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.9% 57

—

Not a volunteer

81.1% 245

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Congarinni Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

7.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

25.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Congarinni How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.9%

Did not go to work

9.9%

Walked only

5.3%

Truck

4.6%

Car (passenger)

2.3%

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

Congarinni Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.3%

1 vehicle

16.2%

2 vehicles

53.1%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

8.5%

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

Congarinni Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.9%

2 bedrooms

7.2%

3 bedrooms

39.6%

4 bedrooms

41.7%

5 bedrooms

6.5%

6+ bedrooms

2.2%

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

Congarinni Population Mobility

9.1%

moved in the last year

34.6%

moved in the last 5 years

6.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Congarinni Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

686

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Congarinni Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Congarinni Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

11.1%

$300-$399/wk

6.2%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

6.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,500+/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Congarinni Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.6%

Couple — children under 15

32.1%

Couple — no children under 15

17.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

One parent — no children under 15

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Congarinni Military Service

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Previously served

4.3% 13

👤

Never served

95.7% 289

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Congarinni Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.4% 49

—

Did not provide

83.6% 249

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Congarinni Children Ever Born

No children

24.1%

1 child

5.4%

2 children

34.8%

3 children

25.9%

4 children

6.3%

5+ children

3.6%

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

Congarinni When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Congarinni Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.1%

5–14 hours

31.1%

15–29 hours

16.1%

30+ hours

15.7%

Did not do domestic work

19.1%

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

Congarinni Household Size

1 person

17.6%

2 persons

46.5%

3 persons

11.3%

4 persons

11.3%

5 persons

7.7%

6+ persons

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Congarinni Where Residents Moved From

Same address

321

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from ACT

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

Congarinni Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.5%

Step family — no other children

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Congarinni Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Congarinni Schools

schools nearby

government

1002

avg ICSEA score

244

total students

St Patrick's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 244 students

1002

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Congarinni Rent Prices & Affordability

29%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $325/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Congarinni

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $325/wk

Left after rent $800/wk

Rent share 28.9%

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Congarinni vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 183 Income: $1,033/wk Rent: $225/wk

Enngonia

Pop: 183 Income: $634/wk Rent: $160/wk

Goolmangar

Pop: 183 Income: $683/wk Rent: $305/wk

Wantabadgery

Pop: 183 Income: $812/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 183 Income: $464/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Pop: 183 Income: $642/wk Rent: $170/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Congarinni

What is the population of Congarinni NSW?

The population of Congarinni NSW is 365 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.7 people per km².Congarinni is ranked #5,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Congarinni?

The median personal income in Congarinni NSW is $525 per week, or $27,300 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,458 per week.Congarinni is ranked #7,967 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Congarinni?

Median rent in Congarinni NSW is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 28.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Congarinni ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Congarinni?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Congarinni NSW is $1,699. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Congarinni?

The median age in Congarinni NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Congarinni a good suburb to live in?

Congarinni is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 365.The median income is $525/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.9% 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: 11005. All dollar figures in AUD.