New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Croom NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Croom NSW is 112 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Croom is $787 per week ($40,924 per year). Median rent in Croom is $365 per week ($1,582 per month). Croom has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Croom has a population density of 6.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Polish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Croom is $2,708.

There were 9 recorded offences in Croom in 2025-26, a rate of 80 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Croom Population

residents (Census 2021)

Croom Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$787/wk

$40,924 per year

#3801 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$365/wk

$1,582 per month

#2840 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$2,708/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Croom Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (54) Female 51.4% (57)

Population Density

6.0

people per km²

112 people · 18.7 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,187

Family income/wk

Croom Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

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)

Croom Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.0% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.0% 9 dwellings

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

Croom Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Croom Religion

No Religion

33.7%

Catholic

29.7%

Anglican

12.9%

Eastern Orthodox

8.9%

Not stated

6.9%

Uniting Church

5.0%

Pentecostal

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Croom Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.4%

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

Croom Languages Spoken at Home

Polish

100.0%

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

Croom Employment

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Employed full-time

31.9% 23 people

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Employed part-time

25.0% 18 people

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Not in labour force

43.1% 31 people

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

Croom Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.0%

Bachelor Degree

32.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.0%

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

Croom Occupation

Managers

33.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

23.3%

Professionals

20.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

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

Croom Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.3%

Engineering

20.0%

Architecture & Building

16.7%

Health

16.7%

Society & Culture

13.3%

Education

10.0%

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

Croom Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Croom Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

9.1%

$400-$499/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

18.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

15.2%

$4,000+/wk

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Croom Marital Status

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Married

59.0% 46

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Divorced

9.0% 7

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Widowed

10.3% 8

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Never married

21.8% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Croom Ancestry

Australian

42.0%

English

24.6%

Scottish

7.2%

Irish

5.8%

Italian

5.1%

Spanish

4.3%

New Zealander

3.6%

Lebanese

2.9%

Greek

2.2%

Polish

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Croom School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.1%

Pre-school

19.0%

Primary — Catholic

14.3%

Secondary — Government

14.3%

Vocational Education

14.3%

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

Croom Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.4% 3

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No need for assistance

98.6% 204

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

Croom Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.5% 15

—

Not a volunteer

79.5% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Croom Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Croom How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

55.6%

Did not go to work

33.3%

Truck

11.1%

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

Croom Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.1%

2 vehicles

36.4%

3 vehicles

21.2%

4+ vehicles

30.3%

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

Croom Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.7%

3 bedrooms

35.7%

4 bedrooms

10.7%

5 bedrooms

21.4%

6+ bedrooms

21.4%

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

Croom Population Mobility

22.0%

moved in the last year

36.7%

moved in the last 5 years

60.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Croom Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

203

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Croom Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Heart disease

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

Croom Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.7%

$150-$299/wk

4.4%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

20.6%

$800-$999/wk

13.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.9%

$3,500+/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Croom Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

72.5%

Couple — no children

17.5%

Couple — no children under 15

6.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Croom Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.3% 13

—

Did not provide

82.7% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Croom Children Ever Born

No children

15.4%

2 children

30.8%

3 children

42.3%

4 children

11.5%

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

Croom When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Croom Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.6%

5–14 hours

32.4%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

13.2%

Did not do domestic work

19.1%

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

Croom Household Size

1 person

27.5%

2 persons

30.0%

3 persons

12.5%

4 persons

7.5%

6+ persons

22.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Croom Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Croom Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

55.6%

Step family — no other children

22.2%

Blended family — no other children

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Croom Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total

Theft

Property Damage

Weapons

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Croom Schools

schools nearby

government

974

avg ICSEA score

2,107

total students

Corpus Christi Catholic High School Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,126 students

1045

ICSEA

Mount Terry Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 635 students

982

ICSEA

Albion Park Rail Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 346 students

894

ICSEA

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

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Croom Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,718/wk

Median Rent $365/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.2%

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

If you earn X in Croom

Your weekly income

≈ $7,445/month

Median rent $365/wk

Left after rent $1,353/wk

Rent share 21.2%

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Croom vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 56 Income: $492/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bean Creek

Pop: 56 Income: $388/wk Rent: $150/wk

Brodies Plains

Pop: 56 Income: $584/wk Rent: $270/wk

Ellerslie (Wentworth - NSW)

Pop: 56 Income: $687/wk Rent: $100/wk

Fishers Hill

Pop: 56 Income: $824/wk Rent: $360/wk

Glen Alice

Pop: 56 Income: $762/wk Rent: $185/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Croom

What is the population of Croom NSW?

The population of Croom NSW is 112 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.0 people per km².Croom is ranked #8,623 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Croom?

The median personal income in Croom NSW is $787 per week, or $40,924 per year.The median household income is $1,718 per week.Family income is $2,187 per week.Croom is ranked #3,801 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Croom?

Median rent in Croom NSW is $365 per week ($1,582 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Croom ranks #2,840 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Croom?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Croom NSW is $2,708. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Croom?

The median age in Croom NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Croom a good suburb to live in?

Croom is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 112.The median income is $787/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% 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: 11125. All dollar figures in AUD.