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Garah NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Garah, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Garah NSW is 291 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Garah is $829 per week ($43,108 per year). Median rent in Garah is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Garah has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Garah has a population density of 0.1 people per km².
The most common religion is Not stated (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Garah is $604.
There were 6 recorded offences in Garah in 2024-25, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (2 offences).
Garah Map
Garah Population
Garah Median Income & Rent
Garah Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Garah Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Garah Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Garah Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Garah Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Garah Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Garah Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Garah Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Garah Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Garah Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Garah Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Garah Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Garah Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Garah Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Garah School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Garah Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Garah Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Garah Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Garah How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Garah Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Garah Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Garah Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Garah Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Garah Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Garah Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Garah Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Garah Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Garah Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Garah Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Garah When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Garah Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Garah Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Garah Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Garah Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Garah Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Garah Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
If you earn X in Garah
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Garah vs State & National Average
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Frequently Asked Questions About Garah
What is the population of Garah NSW?
The population of Garah NSW is 291 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².Garah is ranked #6,083 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Garah?
The median personal income in Garah NSW is $829 per week, or $43,108 per year.The median household income is $1,343 per week.Family income is $2,107 per week.Garah is ranked #3,117 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Garah?
Median rent in Garah NSW is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Garah ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Garah?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Garah NSW is $604. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Garah?
The median age in Garah NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Garah a good suburb to live in?
Garah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 291.The median income is $829/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% 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: 11590. All dollar figures in AUD.