New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Croudace Bay NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Croudace Bay NSW is 641 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Croudace Bay is $766 per week ($39,832 per year). Median rent in Croudace Bay is $478 per week ($2,071 per month). Croudace Bay has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Croudace Bay has a population density of 960.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Croudace Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Croudace Bay is $2,100.

There were 1 recorded offences in Croudace Bay in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

Croudace Bay Map

📍

Loading map…

Croudace Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Croudace Bay Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$766/wk

$39,832 per year

#4211 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$478/wk

$2,071 per month

#814 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

🏡

Mortgage

$2,100/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Croudace Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (318) Female 50.5% (325)

Population Density

960.6

people per km²

641 people · 0.7 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,261

Family income/wk

Croudace Bay 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)

Croudace Bay Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

48.4% 88 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

51.6% 94 dwellings

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

Croudace Bay Country of Birth

Australia

94.9%

England

5.1%

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

Croudace Bay Religion

No Religion

43.1%

Catholic

22.7%

Anglican

20.8%

Uniting Church

4.8%

Baptist

3.6%

Not stated

3.0%

Pentecostal

1.1%

Buddhism

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Croudace Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.2%

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

Croudace Bay Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic

100.0%

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

Croudace Bay Employment

💼

Employed full-time

34.0% 160 people

⏰

Employed part-time

26.4% 124 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.3% 11 people

🏠

Not in labour force

37.2% 175 people

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

Croudace Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.6%

Bachelor Degree

28.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.4%

Postgraduate Degree

6.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.5%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

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

Croudace Bay Occupation

Professionals

32.2%

Managers

16.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.4%

Clerical & Administrative

13.9%

Community & Personal Service

9.6%

Sales Workers

7.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.4%

Labourers

1.9%

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

Croudace Bay Field of Study

Management & Commerce

28.2%

Engineering

21.3%

Society & Culture

11.4%

Education

10.9%

Health

9.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.9%

Architecture & Building

5.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.5%

Information Technology

1.5%

Creative Arts

1.5%

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

Croudace Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Croudace Bay Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

1.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

6.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.6%

$4,000+/wk

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Croudace Bay Marital Status

💍

Married

56.1% 273

↔️

Separated

2.9% 14

📋

Divorced

9.2% 45

🕊️

Widowed

7.2% 35

👤

Never married

24.6% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Croudace Bay Ancestry

English

36.2%

Australian

28.7%

Scottish

11.1%

Irish

8.3%

Other

4.6%

German

3.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Italian

1.6%

Dutch

1.1%

Greek

0.9%

Chinese

0.8%

Welsh

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Croudace Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.1%

Secondary — Government

34.5%

Vocational Education

8.0%

Pre-school

7.5%

Secondary — Catholic

6.3%

Primary — Catholic

2.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.7%

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

Croudace Bay Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.0% 50

✅

No need for assistance

96.0% 1,211

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

Croudace Bay Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.3% 83

—

Not a volunteer

82.7% 398

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Croudace Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.5%

$800-$999/mo

3.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

18.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Croudace Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.2%

Did not go to work

23.0%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

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

Croudace Bay Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.4%

1 vehicle

27.8%

2 vehicles

48.6%

3 vehicles

12.0%

4+ vehicles

10.2%

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

Croudace Bay Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

8.3%

3 bedrooms

41.2%

4 bedrooms

39.5%

5 bedrooms

8.3%

6+ bedrooms

2.6%

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

Croudace Bay Population Mobility

8.2%

moved in the last year

35.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Croudace Bay Indigenous Population

2.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,232

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Croudace Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Croudace Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Croudace Bay Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.7%

Couple — no children

24.0%

Couple — no children under 15

11.1%

One parent — no children under 15

7.5%

One parent — children under 15

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Croudace Bay Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.1% 15

👤

Never served

96.9% 462

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Croudace Bay Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.9% 62

—

Did not provide

87.1% 419

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Croudace Bay Children Ever Born

No children

27.3%

1 child

9.1%

2 children

37.9%

3 children

20.2%

4 children

5.5%

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

Croudace Bay When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

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

Croudace Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.0%

5–14 hours

32.5%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

10.0%

Did not do domestic work

20.8%

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

Croudace Bay Household Size

1 person

16.1%

2 persons

33.5%

3 persons

13.5%

4 persons

23.9%

5 persons

9.1%

6+ persons

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Croudace Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

572

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Croudace Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.2%

Step family — no other children

14.1%

Blended family — no other children

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Croudace Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Croudace Bay Schools

schools nearby

government

1023

avg ICSEA score

4,564

total students

Eleebana Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 506 students

1105

ICSEA

St Mary's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 418 students

1093

ICSEA

Belmont Christian College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 907 students

1091

ICSEA

Valentine Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 510 students

1071

ICSEA

Warners Bay Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 340 students

1027

ICSEA

Floraville Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 488 students

1026

ICSEA

Belmont High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 812 students

973

ICSEA

Belmont Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 257 students

956

ICSEA

Belmont North Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 160 students

946

ICSEA

Mount Hutton Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 166 students

940

ICSEA

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

View all schools in Croudace Bay with map →

Croudace Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,010/wk

Median Rent $478/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.8%

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

If you earn X in Croudace Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $8,710/month

Median rent $478/wk

Left after rent $1,532/wk

Rent share 23.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Seaham

Income: $839/wk Rent: $360/wk Save: $118/wk

Tomerong

Income: $772/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $178/wk

Lochinvar

Income: $889/wk Rent: $370/wk Save: $108/wk

Coleambally

Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $298/wk

Boggabri

Income: $695/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $178/wk

Pelaw Main

Income: $626/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $168/wk

North Casino

Income: $793/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $128/wk

Balcolyn

Income: $704/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $88/wk

Croudace Bay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bald Hills (NSW)

Pop: 321 Income: $683/wk Rent: $375/wk

Oxley Island

Pop: 321 Income: $735/wk Rent: $225/wk

Brierfield

Pop: 322 Income: $689/wk Rent: $350/wk

Buckajo

Pop: 322 Income: $802/wk Rent: $270/wk

Hermitage Flat

Pop: 323 Income: $561/wk Rent: $283/wk

Coolangatta (NSW)

Pop: 324 Income: $822/wk Rent: $400/wk

Compare Croudace Bay

Croudace Bay vs Bald Hills (NSW) →Croudace Bay vs Oxley Island →Croudace Bay vs Brierfield →Croudace Bay vs Buckajo →

Frequently Asked Questions About Croudace Bay

What is the population of Croudace Bay NSW?

The population of Croudace Bay NSW is 641 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 960.6 people per km².Croudace Bay is ranked #4,645 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Croudace Bay?

The median personal income in Croudace Bay NSW is $766 per week, or $39,832 per year.The median household income is $2,010 per week.Family income is $2,261 per week.Croudace Bay is ranked #4,211 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Croudace Bay?

Median rent in Croudace Bay NSW is $478 per week ($2,071 per month).Rent represents 23.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Croudace Bay ranks #814 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Croudace Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Croudace Bay NSW is $2,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Croudace Bay?

The median age in Croudace Bay NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Croudace Bay a good suburb to live in?

Croudace Bay is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 641.The median income is $766/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

📊 Australian Average Salary 🏘️ Australian House Prices 🌆 Sydney Cost of Living

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11129. All dollar figures in AUD.