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Darkwood NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Darkwood NSW is 237 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Darkwood is $490 per week ($25,480 per year). Median rent in Darkwood is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Darkwood has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Darkwood has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Darkwood is England. The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darkwood is $1,000.

There were 1 recorded offences in Darkwood in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Darkwood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Darkwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$490/wk

$25,480 per year

#8308 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 1 per bedroom

Darkwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (115) Female 50.2% (116)

Population Density

1.7

people per km²

237 people · 142.7 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,286

Family income/wk

Darkwood Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Darkwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

81.5% 53 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

18.5% 12 dwellings

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

Darkwood Country of Birth

Australia

94.9%

England

5.1%

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

Darkwood Religion

No Religion

62.5%

Not stated

21.6%

Anglican

4.3%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Catholic

2.6%

Buddhism

2.6%

SB OSB NRA OSB

2.2%

Islam

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Darkwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

69.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.2%

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

Darkwood Employment

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Employed full-time

20.5% 32 people

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Employed part-time

34.6% 54 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 3 people

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Not in labour force

42.9% 67 people

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

Darkwood Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

37.2%

Certificate III/IV

26.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.1%

Postgraduate Degree

14.2%

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

Darkwood Occupation

Professionals

35.2%

Labourers

18.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.5%

Community & Personal Service

14.1%

Managers

11.3%

Clerical & Administrative

5.6%

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

Darkwood Field of Study

Society & Culture

30.2%

Health

15.9%

Agriculture & Environment

14.3%

Engineering

9.5%

Architecture & Building

7.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.3%

Education

6.3%

Information Technology

4.8%

Creative Arts

4.8%

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

Darkwood Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Darkwood Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

8.1%

$300-$399/wk

10.5%

$400-$499/wk

15.1%

$500-$649/wk

8.1%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

3.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Darkwood Marital Status

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Married

37.6% 71

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Separated

5.3% 10

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Divorced

18.5% 35

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Never married

38.6% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Darkwood Ancestry

English

34.4%

Australian

17.2%

Scottish

15.1%

Irish

11.6%

Other

8.1%

German

4.9%

Italian

3.2%

Dutch

2.5%

French

1.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Darkwood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.6%

Secondary — Government

32.6%

Vocational Education

19.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

15.2%

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

Darkwood Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.9% 11

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No need for assistance

97.1% 372

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

Darkwood Volunteering

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Volunteer

36.8% 56

—

Not a volunteer

63.2% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Darkwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

57.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Darkwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.7%

Did not go to work

16.1%

Car (passenger)

8.1%

Walked only

8.1%

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

Darkwood Car Ownership

1 vehicle

41.2%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

12.9%

4+ vehicles

5.9%

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

Darkwood Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.2%

2 bedrooms

36.7%

3 bedrooms

30.0%

4 bedrooms

14.4%

6+ bedrooms

6.7%

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

Darkwood Population Mobility

10.0%

moved in the last year

33.9%

moved in the last 5 years

5.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

46.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Darkwood Indigenous Population

2.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

374

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Darkwood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Darkwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.1%

$150-$299/wk

9.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

12.9%

$500-$649/wk

7.3%

$650-$799/wk

12.9%

$800-$999/wk

2.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Darkwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.7%

Couple — no children

30.3%

One parent — children under 15

13.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Darkwood Military Service

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Previously served

2.6% 4

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Never served

97.4% 149

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Darkwood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.4% 29

—

Did not provide

81.6% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Darkwood Children Ever Born

No children

31.7%

2 children

28.3%

3 children

40.0%

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

Darkwood When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Darkwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.3%

5–14 hours

31.8%

15–29 hours

24.0%

30+ hours

19.5%

Did not do domestic work

10.4%

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

Darkwood Household Size

1 person

34.4%

2 persons

38.9%

3 persons

8.9%

4 persons

13.3%

5 persons

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Darkwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

171

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Darkwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

65.0%

Step family — no other children

35.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Darkwood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Darkwood Rent Prices & Affordability

32%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $949/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 31.6%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Darkwood

Your weekly income

≈ $4,112/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $649/wk

Rent share 31.6%

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Darkwood vs State & National Average

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Pop: 119 Income: $669/wk Rent: $550/wk

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Pop: 119 Income: $553/wk Rent: $355/wk

Gillenbah

Pop: 119 Income: $959/wk Rent: $170/wk

Milbrulong

Pop: 119 Income: $665/wk Rent: $165/wk

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Pop: 119 Income: $709/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Pop: 120 Income: $1,510/wk Rent: $420/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darkwood

What is the population of Darkwood NSW?

The population of Darkwood NSW is 237 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Darkwood is ranked #6,538 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Darkwood?

The median personal income in Darkwood NSW is $490 per week, or $25,480 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $1,286 per week.Darkwood is ranked #8,308 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Darkwood?

Median rent in Darkwood NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 31.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Darkwood ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Darkwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darkwood NSW is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Darkwood?

The median age in Darkwood NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Darkwood a good suburb to live in?

Darkwood is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 237.The median income is $490/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.6% 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: 11211. All dollar figures in AUD.