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Craven NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Craven NSW is 104 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Craven is $627 per week ($32,604 per year). Median rent in Craven is $265 per week ($1,148 per month). Craven has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Craven has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Craven is $1,105.

There were 1 recorded offences in Craven in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Craven Population

residents (Census 2021)

Craven Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$627/wk

$32,604 per year

#6662 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$265/wk

$1,148 per month

#5794 of 14,663

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,105/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Craven Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (54) Female 48.6% (51)

Population Density

1.1

people per km²

104 people · 94.7 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,224

Family income/wk

Craven Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Craven Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

87.0% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

13.0% 3 dwellings

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

Craven Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Craven Religion

No Religion

30.1%

Anglican

30.1%

Baptist

9.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

9.7%

Not stated

9.7%

Catholic

5.8%

Uniting Church

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Craven Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

51.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

34.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.8%

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

Craven Employment

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Employed full-time

25.3% 21 people

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Employed part-time

14.5% 12 people

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Unemployed

6.0% 5 people

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Not in labour force

54.2% 45 people

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

Craven Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.9%

Bachelor Degree

18.6%

Postgraduate Degree

11.6%

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

Craven Occupation

Professionals

23.1%

Community & Personal Service

23.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.4%

Labourers

15.4%

Managers

11.5%

Clerical & Administrative

11.5%

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

Craven Field of Study

Engineering

26.7%

Management & Commerce

26.7%

Society & Culture

26.7%

Architecture & Building

20.0%

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

Craven Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Craven Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

11.1%

$650-$799/wk

18.5%

$800-$999/wk

14.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

25.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

18.5%

$4,000+/wk

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Craven Marital Status

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Married

38.2% 34

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Separated

3.4% 3

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Divorced

5.6% 5

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Widowed

13.5% 12

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Never married

39.3% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Craven Ancestry

English

43.0%

Australian

33.6%

Irish

8.6%

Scottish

7.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.5%

Other

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Craven School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

40.0%

Pre-school

30.0%

Primary — Government

30.0%

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

Craven Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.9% 18

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No need for assistance

91.1% 184

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

Craven Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.8% 18

—

Not a volunteer

80.2% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Craven Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Craven How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.2%

Car (passenger)

10.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

10.5%

Walked only

7.9%

Did not go to work

7.9%

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

Craven Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.2%

2 vehicles

54.5%

3 vehicles

18.2%

4+ vehicles

9.1%

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

Craven Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.8%

3 bedrooms

47.4%

4 bedrooms

36.8%

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

Craven Population Mobility

11.6%

moved in the last year

32.3%

moved in the last 5 years

9.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

45.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Craven Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

209

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Craven Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Arthritis

Stroke

Mental health

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Craven Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.4%

$300-$399/wk

13.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

9.0%

$650-$799/wk

14.9%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,500+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Craven Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.3%

Couple — children under 15

27.8%

Couple — no children under 15

20.8%

One parent — children under 15

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Craven Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 13

—

Did not provide

85.4% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Craven Children Ever Born

No children

13.6%

3 children

59.1%

4 children

27.3%

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

Craven Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.8%

5–14 hours

27.1%

15–29 hours

14.1%

30+ hours

25.9%

Did not do domestic work

21.2%

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

Craven Household Size

1 person

19.0%

2 persons

40.5%

3 persons

28.6%

6+ persons

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Craven Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Craven Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Craven Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Craven Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,050/wk

Median Rent $265/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.2%

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

If you earn X in Craven

Your weekly income

≈ $4,550/month

Median rent $265/wk

Left after rent $785/wk

Rent share 25.2%

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Harden

Income: $550/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $45/wk

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Income: $634/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $35/wk

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Craven vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bombowlee Creek

Pop: 52 Income: $1,208/wk Rent: $290/wk

Buttai

Pop: 52 Income: $1,238/wk Rent: $346/wk

Byng

Pop: 52 Income: $985/wk Rent: $303/wk

Deua River Valley

Pop: 52 Income: $459/wk

Dungarubba

Pop: 52 Income: $630/wk Rent: $250/wk

Errowanbang

Pop: 52 Income: $1,374/wk Rent: $215/wk

Compare Craven

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Frequently Asked Questions About Craven

What is the population of Craven NSW?

The population of Craven NSW is 104 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².Craven is ranked #8,825 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Craven?

The median personal income in Craven NSW is $627 per week, or $32,604 per year.The median household income is $1,050 per week.Family income is $1,224 per week.Craven is ranked #6,662 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Craven?

Median rent in Craven NSW is $265 per week ($1,148 per month).Rent represents 25.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Craven ranks #5,794 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Craven?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Craven NSW is $1,105. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Craven?

The median age in Craven NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Craven a good suburb to live in?

Craven is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 104.The median income is $627/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.2% 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: 11107. All dollar figures in AUD.