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).

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Garah Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Garah Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$829/wk
$43,108 per year
#3117 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$240/wk
$1,040 per month
#6627 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$604/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Garah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (146) Female 49.0% (140)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
291 people · 2334.3 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,107
Family income/wk

Garah 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
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Garah Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
69.2% 36 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
30.8% 16 dwellings

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

Garah Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Garah Religion

Not stated
30.6%
No Religion
24.8%
Catholic
22.4%
Anglican
16.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.4%
Christian (other)
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Garah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.6%

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

Garah Employment

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Employed full-time
46.9% 76 people
Employed part-time
19.1% 31 people
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Not in labour force
34.0% 55 people

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

Garah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.5%
Bachelor Degree
30.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
27.4%

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

Garah Occupation

Managers
29.2%
Professionals
20.0%
Clerical & Administrative
16.9%
Labourers
16.9%
Community & Personal Service
12.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
4.6%

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

Garah Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.4%
Health
15.3%
Engineering
13.6%
Society & Culture
11.9%
Education
10.2%
Architecture & Building
10.2%
Agriculture & Environment
8.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.1%

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

Garah Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Garah Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
7.6%
$400-$499/wk
13.6%
$500-$649/wk
7.6%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
9.1%
$4,000+/wk
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Garah Marital Status

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Married
46.3% 111
↔️
Separated
6.3% 15
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Divorced
9.2% 22
🕊️
Widowed
7.9% 19
👤
Never married
30.4% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Garah Ancestry

English
33.6%
Australian
28.5%
Irish
13.2%
Scottish
11.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
8.1%
Other
1.7%
German
1.0%
Italian
1.0%
Welsh
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Garah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
33.3%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
27.3%
Vocational Education
18.2%
Secondary — Government
12.1%
Pre-school
9.1%

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

Garah Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.6% 19
No need for assistance
95.4% 398

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

Garah Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.7% 41
Not a volunteer
76.3% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Garah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
30.0%
$600-$799/mo
40.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Garah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.4%
Walked only
16.1%
Other
6.9%
Did not go to work
4.6%

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

Garah Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.5%
1 vehicle
35.3%
2 vehicles
30.6%
3 vehicles
18.8%
4+ vehicles
11.8%

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

Garah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.8%
2 bedrooms
6.3%
3 bedrooms
50.6%
4 bedrooms
29.1%
5 bedrooms
10.1%

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

Garah Population Mobility

15.2%
moved in the last year
28.4%
moved in the last 5 years
1.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Garah Indigenous Population

16.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
73
Indigenous residents
362
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Garah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
8
Asthma
7
Diabetes
7
Arthritis
4
Heart disease
3
Cancer
3
Stroke
3

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

Garah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.1%
$150-$299/wk
2.4%
$300-$399/wk
5.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
11.8%
$800-$999/wk
15.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Garah Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
45.3%
Couple — no children
32.4%
Couple — no children under 15
12.8%
One parent — no children under 15
7.4%
One parent — children under 15
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Garah Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.1% 7
👤
Never served
95.9% 164

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Garah Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
9.4% 15
Did not provide
90.6% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Garah Children Ever Born

No children
28.8%
2 children
39.0%
3 children
27.1%
4 children
5.1%

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

Garah When Migrants Arrived

2019
3

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

Garah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.4%
5–14 hours
26.8%
15–29 hours
8.5%
30+ hours
9.1%
Did not do domestic work
28.0%

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

Garah Household Size

1 person
33.7%
2 persons
33.7%
3 persons
9.3%
4 persons
17.4%
6+ persons
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Garah Where Residents Moved From

Same address
173
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from NSW
10
Moved — same area (SA2)
7

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

Garah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Garah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total

Drug Offences
2
Theft
2
Property Damage
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Garah Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,343/wk
Median Rent $240/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.9%

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

If you earn X in Garah

≈ $5,820/month
Median rent $240/wk
Left after rent $1,103/wk
Rent share 17.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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.