Crawford River NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Crawford River NSW is 57 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Crawford River is $530 per week ($27,560 per year). Median rent in Crawford River is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Crawford River has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Crawford River has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Crawford River is $1,915.

There were 1 recorded offences in Crawford River in 2024-25, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Crawford River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Crawford River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$530/wk
$27,560 per year
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Median Rent
$460/wk
$1,993 per month
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,915/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Crawford River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.4% (27) Female 52.6% (30)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
57 people · 98.4 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,291
Family income/wk

Crawford River Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
20-24
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Crawford River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
65.2% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
34.8% 8 dwellings

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

Crawford River Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Crawford River Religion

No Religion
54.2%
Catholic
27.1%
Not stated
10.4%
Anglican
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Crawford River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.5%

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

Crawford River Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Crawford River Employment

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Employed full-time
20.7% 6 people
Employed part-time
27.6% 8 people
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Not in labour force
51.7% 15 people

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

Crawford River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
45.5%
Postgraduate Degree
22.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.2%
Bachelor Degree
13.6%

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

Crawford River Occupation

Labourers
100.0%

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

Crawford River Field of Study

Engineering
55.6%
Society & Culture
44.4%

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

Crawford River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Crawford River Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
17.6%
$400-$499/wk
23.5%
$800-$999/wk
17.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
23.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Crawford River Marital Status

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Married
59.6% 31
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Divorced
9.6% 5
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Never married
30.8% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Crawford River Ancestry

Australian
29.2%
English
29.2%
Other
12.5%
Irish
8.3%
Scottish
6.9%
French
5.6%
Dutch
4.2%
Italian
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Crawford River School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
38.5%
Primary — Government
30.8%
Vocational Education
30.8%

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

Crawford River Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.5% 8
No need for assistance
92.5% 98

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

Crawford River Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.4% 10
Not a volunteer
75.6% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Crawford River Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Crawford River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.6%
Did not go to work
36.4%

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

Crawford River Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.8%
2 vehicles
61.9%
4+ vehicles
14.3%

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

Crawford River Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.0%
3 bedrooms
35.0%
4 bedrooms
45.0%

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

Crawford River Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
31.1%
moved in the last 5 years
18.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Crawford River Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
98
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Crawford River Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
5
Asthma
4

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

Crawford River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
16.7%
$150-$299/wk
16.7%
$400-$499/wk
16.7%
$500-$649/wk
16.7%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Crawford River Family Structure

Couple — no children
34.7%
Couple — no children under 15
30.6%
Couple — children under 15
24.5%
One parent — no children under 15
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Crawford River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.9% 11
Did not provide
77.1% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Crawford River Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Crawford River When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
2011–2015
7

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

Crawford River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
7.9%
5–14 hours
26.3%
15–29 hours
23.7%
30+ hours
23.7%
Did not do domestic work
18.4%

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

Crawford River Household Size

1 person
30.0%
2 persons
35.0%
3 persons
35.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Crawford River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
62.5%
Step family — no other children
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Crawford River Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024

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

Crawford River Rent Prices & Affordability

41%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $460/wk
Rent-to-Income 40.9%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Crawford River

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $460/wk
Left after rent $665/wk
Rent share 40.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Crawford River vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crawford River

What is the population of Crawford River NSW?

The population of Crawford River NSW is 57 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Crawford River?

The median personal income in Crawford River NSW is $530 per week, or $27,560 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,291 per week.

How much is rent in Crawford River?

Median rent in Crawford River NSW is $460 per week ($1,993 per month).Rent represents 40.9% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Crawford River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Crawford River NSW is $1,915. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Crawford River?

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

Is Crawford River a good suburb to live in?

Crawford River is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 57.The median income is $530/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (40.9% 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: 11109. All dollar figures in AUD.