Cudgel NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cudgel NSW is 36 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cudgel is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Cudgel is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Cudgel has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Cudgel has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cudgel is $688.

There were 1 recorded offences in Cudgel in 2025-26, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (1 offences).

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Cudgel Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cudgel Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$762/wk
$39,624 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
38years
Same as than national median
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Mortgage
$688/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Cudgel Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.8% (20) Female 41.2% (14)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
36 people · 52.0 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Cudgel Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
40-44
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cudgel Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage
41.7% 5 dwellings
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Owned outright
58.3% 7 dwellings

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

Cudgel Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cudgel Religion

Catholic
47.7%
Othr Rel Sikhism
13.6%
Other Religions Tot
13.6%
No Religion
13.6%
Anglican
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cudgel Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.6%

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

Cudgel Employment

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Employed full-time
27.8% 5 people
Employed part-time
16.7% 3 people
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Not in labour force
55.6% 10 people

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

Cudgel Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
100.0%

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

Cudgel Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cudgel Marital Status

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Married
73.7% 14
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Never married
26.3% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cudgel Ancestry

Australian
39.0%
Other
22.0%
English
17.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
12.2%
Italian
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cudgel School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Cudgel Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.0% 3
No need for assistance
95.0% 57

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

Cudgel Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.0% 4
Not a volunteer
84.0% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cudgel How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Cudgel Car Ownership

2 vehicles
72.7%
3 vehicles
27.3%

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

Cudgel Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
30.0%
4 bedrooms
40.0%
5 bedrooms
30.0%

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

Cudgel Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
33.3%
moved in the last 5 years
7.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cudgel Indigenous Population

8.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
54
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cudgel Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3
Heart disease
3

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

Cudgel Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
23.5%
$650-$799/wk
23.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
35.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cudgel Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
55.6%
Couple — no children
27.8%
Couple — no children under 15
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cudgel Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 3
Did not provide
87.0% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cudgel Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Cudgel Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.8%
5–14 hours
31.6%
30+ hours
21.1%
Did not do domestic work
31.6%

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

Cudgel Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cudgel Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cudgel Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cudgel Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.5%

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

If you earn X in Cudgel

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,325/wk
Rent share 18.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cudgel vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cudgel

What is the population of Cudgel NSW?

The population of Cudgel NSW is 36 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Cudgel?

The median personal income in Cudgel NSW is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Cudgel?

Median rent in Cudgel NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Cudgel?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cudgel NSW is $688. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cudgel?

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

Is Cudgel a good suburb to live in?

Cudgel is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 36.The median income is $762/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% 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: 11143. All dollar figures in AUD.