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Garra NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Garra NSW is 117 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Garra is $712 per week ($37,024 per year). Median rent in Garra is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Garra has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Garra has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (25% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Garra is $1,798.

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

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Garra Population

residents (Census 2021)

Garra Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$712/wk

$37,024 per year

#5262 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$305/wk

$1,322 per month

#4469 of 14,663

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Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,798/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Garra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.4% (62) Female 44.6% (50)

Population Density

1.9

people per km²

117 people · 60.1 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,312

Family income/wk

Garra 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)

Garra Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.1% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.9% 11 dwellings

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

Garra Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Garra Religion

No Religion

25.0%

Catholic

23.3%

Anglican

22.4%

Uniting Church

12.9%

Not stated

11.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Garra Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.9%

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

Garra Employment

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Employed full-time

49.4% 40 people

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Employed part-time

25.9% 21 people

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Not in labour force

24.7% 20 people

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

Garra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

72.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.5%

Certificate I/II

10.0%

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

Garra Occupation

Managers

28.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.2%

Labourers

14.3%

Professionals

11.9%

Community & Personal Service

9.5%

Clerical & Administrative

9.5%

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

Garra Field of Study

Management & Commerce

35.3%

Engineering

17.6%

Agriculture & Environment

11.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.8%

Education

8.8%

Health

8.8%

Society & Culture

8.8%

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

Garra Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Garra Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

14.3%

$500-$649/wk

8.6%

$650-$799/wk

20.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

28.6%

$4,000+/wk

17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Garra Marital Status

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Married

51.7% 45

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Separated

3.4% 3

🕊️

Widowed

8.0% 7

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Never married

36.8% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Garra Ancestry

Australian

46.0%

English

20.4%

Scottish

11.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

10.9%

German

6.6%

Irish

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Garra School & University Attendance

Pre-school

32.1%

Secondary — Government

25.0%

Primary — Government

14.3%

Primary — Catholic

14.3%

Vocational Education

14.3%

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

Garra Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.5% 3

✅

No need for assistance

98.5% 203

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

Garra Volunteering

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Volunteer

29.9% 23

—

Not a volunteer

70.1% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Garra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

85.4%

Car (passenger)

7.3%

Did not go to work

7.3%

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

Garra Car Ownership

1 vehicle

33.3%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

16.7%

4+ vehicles

16.7%

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

Garra Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.1%

2 bedrooms

15.2%

3 bedrooms

21.2%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

5 bedrooms

9.1%

6+ bedrooms

9.1%

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

Garra Population Mobility

11.9%

moved in the last year

38.7%

moved in the last 5 years

1.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Garra Indigenous Population

15.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

168

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Garra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Garra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

9.1%

$400-$499/wk

10.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,500+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Garra Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

52.6%

Couple — no children under 15

20.6%

Couple — no children

19.6%

One parent — no children under 15

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Garra Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.1% 13

—

Did not provide

82.9% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Garra Children Ever Born

No children

30.4%

2 children

21.7%

3 children

21.7%

4 children

26.1%

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

Garra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

31.4%

15–29 hours

11.6%

30+ hours

16.3%

Did not do domestic work

20.9%

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

Garra Household Size

1 person

25.0%

2 persons

16.7%

4 persons

13.9%

5 persons

27.8%

6+ persons

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Garra Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Garra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.6%

Step family — no other children

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Garra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Assault

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2025

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

Garra Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,071/wk

Median Rent $305/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.7%

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

If you earn X in Garra

Your weekly income

≈ $8,974/month

Median rent $305/wk

Left after rent $1,766/wk

Rent share 14.7%

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Income: $823/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $130/wk

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Garra vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Birganbigil

Pop: 59 Income: $630/wk Rent: $100/wk

Goombargana

Pop: 59 Income: $634/wk Rent: $300/wk

Gradys Creek

Pop: 59 Income: $675/wk Rent: $268/wk

Guerilla Bay

Pop: 59 Income: $700/wk Rent: $500/wk

Kilgin

Pop: 59 Income: $662/wk Rent: $305/wk

Lake Hume Village

Pop: 59 Income: $1,045/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Garra

What is the population of Garra NSW?

The population of Garra NSW is 117 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².Garra is ranked #8,504 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Garra?

The median personal income in Garra NSW is $712 per week, or $37,024 per year.The median household income is $2,071 per week.Family income is $2,312 per week.Garra is ranked #5,262 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Garra?

Median rent in Garra NSW is $305 per week ($1,322 per month).Rent represents 14.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Garra ranks #4,469 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Garra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Garra NSW is $1,798. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Garra?

The median age in Garra NSW is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Garra a good suburb to live in?

Garra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 117.The median income is $712/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.7% 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: 11596. All dollar figures in AUD.