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Garthowen NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Garthowen, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Garthowen NSW is 169 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Garthowen is $810 per week ($42,120 per year). Median rent in Garthowen is $180 per week ($780 per month). Garthowen has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Garthowen has a population density of 2.3 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Garthowen is $1,733.
There were 1 recorded offences in Garthowen in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).
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Garthowen Population
Garthowen Median Income & Rent
Garthowen Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Garthowen Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Garthowen Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Garthowen Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Garthowen Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Garthowen Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Garthowen Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Garthowen Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Garthowen Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Garthowen Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Garthowen Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Garthowen Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Garthowen Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Garthowen Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Garthowen School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Garthowen Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Garthowen Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Garthowen Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Garthowen How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Garthowen Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Garthowen Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Garthowen Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Garthowen Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Garthowen Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Garthowen Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Garthowen Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Garthowen Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Garthowen Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Garthowen Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Garthowen When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Garthowen Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Garthowen Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Garthowen Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Garthowen Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Garthowen Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Garthowen Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Garthowen
What is the population of Garthowen NSW?
The population of Garthowen NSW is 169 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.3 people per km².Garthowen is ranked #7,418 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Garthowen?
The median personal income in Garthowen NSW is $810 per week, or $42,120 per year.The median household income is $2,094 per week.Family income is $2,343 per week.Garthowen is ranked #3,430 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Garthowen?
Median rent in Garthowen NSW is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 8.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Garthowen ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Garthowen?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Garthowen NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Garthowen?
The median age in Garthowen NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Garthowen a good suburb to live in?
Garthowen is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 169.The median income is $810/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11597. All dollar figures in AUD.