Cunningar NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cunningar NSW is 163 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cunningar is $685 per week ($35,620 per year). Median rent in Cunningar is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Cunningar has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Cunningar has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cunningar is $1,083.

There were 1 recorded offences in Cunningar in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Cunningar Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cunningar Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$685/wk
$35,620 per year
#5751 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$270/wk
$1,170 per month
#5664 of 14,663
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Cunningar Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.2% (69) Female 55.8% (87)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
163 people · 177.6 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,781
Family income/wk

Cunningar 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)

Cunningar Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
76.9% 40 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
23.1% 12 dwellings

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

Cunningar Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cunningar Religion

Catholic
26.2%
No Religion
23.2%
Anglican
22.0%
Not stated
13.1%
Uniting Church
6.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.4%
Christian (other)
2.4%
SB OSB NRA SB
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cunningar Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.9%

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

Cunningar Employment

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Employed full-time
45.4% 54 people
Employed part-time
13.4% 16 people
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Unemployed
2.5% 3 people
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Not in labour force
38.7% 46 people

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

Cunningar Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
36.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
28.8%
Bachelor Degree
26.9%
Postgraduate Degree
7.7%

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

Cunningar Occupation

Managers
39.5%
Professionals
30.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.6%
Community & Personal Service
9.3%
Clerical & Administrative
9.3%

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

Cunningar Field of Study

Education
30.8%
Agriculture & Environment
17.9%
Society & Culture
17.9%
Management & Commerce
15.4%
Engineering
10.3%
Health
7.7%

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

Cunningar Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cunningar Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$300-$399/wk
8.6%
$400-$499/wk
15.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
4.3%
$800-$999/wk
14.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.6%
$4,000+/wk
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cunningar Marital Status

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Married
56.0% 79
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Separated
3.5% 5
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Divorced
5.0% 7
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Widowed
7.8% 11
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Never married
27.7% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cunningar Ancestry

English
38.0%
Australian
32.2%
Irish
14.9%
Scottish
11.5%
Dutch
1.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cunningar School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
56.3%
Vocational Education
43.8%

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

Cunningar Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.8% 22
No need for assistance
92.2% 261

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

Cunningar Volunteering

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Volunteer
33.3% 41
Not a volunteer
66.7% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cunningar Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cunningar How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.8%
Walked only
16.4%
Truck
7.3%
Other
7.3%
Did not go to work
7.3%

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

Cunningar Car Ownership

1 vehicle
19.7%
2 vehicles
36.1%
3 vehicles
21.3%
4+ vehicles
23.0%

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

Cunningar Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.2%
2 bedrooms
20.8%
3 bedrooms
38.9%
4 bedrooms
26.4%
5 bedrooms
9.7%

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

Cunningar Population Mobility

6.8%
moved in the last year
26.2%
moved in the last 5 years
6.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cunningar Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
288
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cunningar Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Arthritis
8
Asthma
5
Diabetes
4
Cancer
3
Lung condition
3

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

Cunningar Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.7%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
3.8%
$300-$399/wk
4.8%
$400-$499/wk
2.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
14.4%
$800-$999/wk
13.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.8%
$3,500+/wk
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cunningar Family Structure

Couple — no children
42.0%
Couple — children under 15
26.8%
Couple — no children under 15
16.1%
One parent — no children under 15
8.0%
One parent — children under 15
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cunningar Military Service

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Previously served
2.5% 3
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Never served
97.5% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cunningar Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.1% 21
Did not provide
81.9% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cunningar Children Ever Born

No children
12.2%
1 child
24.4%
2 children
22.0%
3 children
14.6%
4 children
26.8%

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

Cunningar Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.8%
5–14 hours
25.0%
15–29 hours
15.5%
30+ hours
14.7%
Did not do domestic work
25.0%

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

Cunningar Household Size

1 person
21.4%
2 persons
48.6%
3 persons
15.7%
4 persons
10.0%
5 persons
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cunningar Where Residents Moved From

Same address
123
Moved — same area (SA2)
6
Moved from VIC
3

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

Cunningar Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cunningar Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cunningar Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,333/wk
Median Rent $270/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.3%

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

If you earn X in Cunningar

≈ $5,776/month
Median rent $270/wk
Left after rent $1,063/wk
Rent share 20.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cunningar vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cunningar

What is the population of Cunningar NSW?

The population of Cunningar NSW is 163 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Cunningar is ranked #7,517 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cunningar?

The median personal income in Cunningar NSW is $685 per week, or $35,620 per year.The median household income is $1,333 per week.Family income is $1,781 per week.Cunningar is ranked #5,751 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cunningar?

Median rent in Cunningar NSW is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cunningar ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cunningar?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cunningar NSW is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cunningar?

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

Is Cunningar a good suburb to live in?

Cunningar is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 163.The median income is $685/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% 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: 11165. All dollar figures in AUD.