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Garoo NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Garoo NSW is 93 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Garoo is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Garoo is $266 per week ($1,153 per month). Garoo has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Garoo has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Garoo is England. The most common religion is Anglican (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Garoo is $2,167.

There were 3 recorded offences in Garoo in 2025-26, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Garoo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Garoo Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$725/wk

$37,700 per year

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Median Rent

$266/wk

$1,153 per month

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Garoo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.4% (49) Female 45.6% (41)

Population Density

0.4

people per km²

93 people · 261.1 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,937

Family income/wk

Garoo Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

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)

Garoo Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

56.5% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.5% 10 dwellings

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

Garoo Country of Birth

Australia

91.3%

England

8.7%

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

Garoo Religion

Anglican

35.4%

No Religion

27.1%

Catholic

21.9%

Not stated

6.3%

Salvation Army

5.2%

Uniting Church

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Garoo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.5%

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

Garoo Employment

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Employed full-time

45.7% 32 people

⏰

Employed part-time

24.3% 17 people

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Not in labour force

30.0% 21 people

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

Garoo Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

50.0%

Certificate III/IV

38.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.1%

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

Garoo Occupation

Managers

45.5%

Professionals

24.2%

Labourers

21.2%

Clerical & Administrative

9.1%

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

Garoo Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

23.1%

Management & Commerce

19.2%

Engineering

15.4%

Society & Culture

15.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

15.4%

Health

11.5%

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

Garoo Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Garoo Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

22.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.1%

$4,000+/wk

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Garoo Marital Status

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Married

45.2% 33

↔️

Separated

5.5% 4

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Divorced

20.5% 15

👤

Never married

28.8% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Garoo Ancestry

English

35.8%

Australian

31.7%

Scottish

18.3%

German

5.0%

Greek

4.2%

Irish

2.5%

Welsh

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Garoo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

22.2%

Secondary — Catholic

22.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

22.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

16.7%

Vocational Education

16.7%

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

Garoo Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.0% 9

✅

No need for assistance

95.0% 171

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

Garoo Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.5% 16

—

Not a volunteer

77.5% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Garoo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.6%

Other

13.5%

Did not go to work

10.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

8.1%

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

Garoo Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.5%

2 vehicles

50.0%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

7.5%

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

Garoo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.3%

3 bedrooms

29.3%

4 bedrooms

51.2%

5 bedrooms

12.2%

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

Garoo Population Mobility

18.5%

moved in the last year

42.4%

moved in the last 5 years

73.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Garoo Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

171

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Garoo Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

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

Garoo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

23.8%

$1-$149/wk

7.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

11.1%

$650-$799/wk

4.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,500+/wk

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Garoo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.3%

Couple — no children

30.0%

Couple — no children under 15

18.8%

One parent — children under 15

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Garoo Military Service

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Previously served

4.1% 3

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Never served

95.9% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Garoo Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.3% 8

—

Did not provide

88.7% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Garoo Children Ever Born

No children

50.0%

1 child

25.0%

2 children

25.0%

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

Garoo When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Garoo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.1%

5–14 hours

26.4%

15–29 hours

13.9%

30+ hours

15.3%

Did not do domestic work

26.4%

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

Garoo Household Size

1 person

17.2%

2 persons

58.6%

5 persons

24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Garoo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Garoo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Garoo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Assault

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Garoo Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,624/wk

Median Rent $266/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.4%

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

If you earn X in Garoo

Your weekly income

≈ $7,037/month

Median rent $266/wk

Left after rent $1,358/wk

Rent share 16.4%

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Income: $641/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $96/wk

South Albury

Income: $775/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $66/wk

Lavington

Income: $647/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $16/wk

Nyngan

Income: $770/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $66/wk

Condobolin

Income: $668/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $66/wk

Narromine

Income: $710/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $16/wk

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Income: $821/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $16/wk

Young

Income: $656/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $16/wk

Garoo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bannaby

Pop: 47 Income: $743/wk

Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings - NSW)

Pop: 47 Income: $675/wk

Burra (Snowy Valleys - NSW)

Pop: 47 Income: $974/wk Rent: $180/wk

Cobark

Pop: 47 Income: $695/wk

Fern Gully

Pop: 47 Income: $924/wk Rent: $340/wk

Fullerton

Pop: 47 Income: $700/wk Rent: $200/wk

Compare Garoo

Garoo vs Bannaby →Garoo vs Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings - NSW) →Garoo vs Burra (Snowy Valleys - NSW) →Garoo vs Cobark →

Frequently Asked Questions About Garoo

What is the population of Garoo NSW?

The population of Garoo NSW is 93 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Garoo?

The median personal income in Garoo NSW is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.

How much is rent in Garoo?

Median rent in Garoo NSW is $266 per week ($1,153 per month).Rent represents 16.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Garoo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Garoo NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Garoo?

The median age in Garoo NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Garoo a good suburb to live in?

Garoo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 93.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.4% 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: 11595. All dollar figures in AUD.