Suburbs Garema

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Garema NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Garema NSW is 84 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Garema is $743 per week ($38,636 per year). Median rent in Garema is $75 per week ($325 per month). Garema has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Garema has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Garema is $1,567.

There were 13 recorded offences in Garema in 2024-25, a rate of 155 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

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📍 Garema, New South Wales — 33.5793°S, 147.9136°E

Crime: Low Med High

Garema Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Garema Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$743/wk
$38,636 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$75/wk
$325 per month
👤
Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,567/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Garema Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (42) Female 50.6% (43)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
84 people · 302.7 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Garema Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Garema Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
68.2% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
31.8% 7 dwellings

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

Garema Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Garema Religion

No Religion
40.5%
Anglican
21.5%
Catholic
16.5%
Not stated
15.2%
Uniting Church
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Garema Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.8%

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

Garema Employment

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Employed full-time
61.1% 33 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.4% 11 people
🏠
Not in labour force
18.5% 10 people

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

Garema Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
74.1%
Bachelor Degree
14.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.1%

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

Garema Occupation

Managers
42.1%
Labourers
36.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.1%

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

Garema Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
31.3%
Engineering
21.9%
Society & Culture
18.8%
Health
15.6%
Education
12.5%

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

Garema Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Garema Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
17.6%
$650-$799/wk
23.5%
$800-$999/wk
17.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Garema Marital Status

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Married
63.8% 44
📋
Divorced
4.3% 3
🕊️
Widowed
5.8% 4
👤
Never married
26.1% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Garema Ancestry

English
37.9%
Australian
36.8%
Irish
6.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.3%
Dutch
5.3%
Other
5.3%
New Zealander
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Garema School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
62.5%
Primary — Government
37.5%

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

Garema Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 147

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

Garema Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.9% 17
—
Not a volunteer
69.1% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Garema Monthly Mortgage Repayments

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Garema How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.9%
Walked only
14.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
11.4%
Did not go to work
11.4%

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

Garema Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.9%
2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
17.9%
4+ vehicles
14.3%

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

Garema Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.9%
3 bedrooms
19.4%
4 bedrooms
41.9%
5 bedrooms
9.7%
6+ bedrooms
16.1%

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

Garema Population Mobility

16.9%
moved in the last year
37.5%
moved in the last 5 years
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Garema Indigenous Population

3.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
146
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Garema Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
17
Asthma
10
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
4

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

Garema Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.2%
$300-$399/wk
7.9%
$650-$799/wk
21.1%
$800-$999/wk
18.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Garema Family Structure

Couple — no children
36.7%
Couple — children under 15
33.3%
Couple — no children under 15
13.3%
One parent — children under 15
11.7%
One parent — no children under 15
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Garema Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.5% 9
—
Did not provide
84.5% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Garema Children Ever Born

No children
31.8%
2 children
22.7%
3 children
13.6%
4 children
18.2%
5+ children
13.6%

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

Garema When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
3

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

Garema Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.4%
5–14 hours
32.1%
15–29 hours
17.9%
30+ hours
12.5%
Did not do domestic work
16.1%

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

Garema Household Size

1 person
32.0%
2 persons
44.0%
3 persons
12.0%
5 persons
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Garema Where Residents Moved From

Same address
59
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from NSW
3

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

Garema Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Garema Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 13 total

Theft
6
Property Damage
4
Other Against Property
2
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Garema Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $75/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.7%

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

If you earn X in Garema

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $75/wk
Left after rent $1,237/wk
Rent share 5.7%

Garema vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bottle Creek
Pop: 42 Income: $458/wk Rent: $38/wk
Bourbah
Pop: 42 Income: $774/wk
Brooklana
Pop: 42 Income: $833/wk Rent: $150/wk
Caldwell
Pop: 42 Income: $599/wk Rent: $125/wk
Camp Creek (NSW)
Pop: 42 Income: $450/wk Rent: $200/wk
Cobaki Lakes
Pop: 42 Income: $860/wk Rent: $400/wk

Compare Garema

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Frequently Asked Questions About Garema

What is the population of Garema NSW?

The population of Garema NSW is 84 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Garema?

The median personal income in Garema NSW is $743 per week, or $38,636 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Garema?

Median rent in Garema NSW is $75 per week ($325 per month).Rent represents 5.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Garema?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Garema NSW is $1,567. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Garema?

The median age in Garema NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Garema a good suburb to live in?

Garema is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 84.The median income is $743/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.7% 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: 11592. All dollar figures in AUD.