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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Garthowen Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$810/wk
$42,120 per year
#3430 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
#7868 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: —

Garthowen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (88) Female 48.5% (83)

Population Density

2.3
people per km²
169 people · 73.1 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$2,343
Family income/wk

Garthowen 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)

Garthowen Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
41.8% 23 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
58.2% 32 dwellings

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

Garthowen Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Garthowen Religion

No Religion
31.2%
Catholic
29.9%
Anglican
22.1%
Not stated
7.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.2%
Christian (other)
2.6%
Uniting Church
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Garthowen Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
43.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
43.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.7%

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

Garthowen Employment

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Employed full-time
42.9% 54 people
Employed part-time
22.2% 28 people
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Unemployed
2.4% 3 people
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Not in labour force
32.5% 41 people

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

Garthowen Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
45.6%
Bachelor Degree
32.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.1%

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

Garthowen Occupation

Professionals
24.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.4%
Community & Personal Service
22.4%
Managers
13.8%
Clerical & Administrative
12.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.2%

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

Garthowen Field of Study

Engineering
29.7%
Society & Culture
18.8%
Education
15.6%
Health
15.6%
Agriculture & Environment
6.3%
Management & Commerce
4.7%
Architecture & Building
4.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.7%

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

Garthowen Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Garthowen Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
8.2%
$500-$649/wk
9.8%
$650-$799/wk
11.5%
$800-$999/wk
13.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.9%
$4,000+/wk
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Garthowen Marital Status

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Married
60.0% 81
↔️
Separated
2.2% 3
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Divorced
6.7% 9
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Widowed
5.2% 7
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Never married
25.9% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Garthowen Ancestry

Australian
39.3%
English
32.8%
Irish
8.3%
Scottish
7.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.4%
German
3.5%
Other
3.1%
Dutch
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Garthowen School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
65.0%
Primary — Catholic
35.0%

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

Garthowen Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.9% 9
No need for assistance
97.1% 297

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

Garthowen Volunteering

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Volunteer
19.2% 25
Not a volunteer
80.8% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Garthowen Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
20.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Garthowen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.1%
Did not go to work
23.9%
Truck
6.0%

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

Garthowen Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.6%
1 vehicle
16.4%
2 vehicles
41.0%
3 vehicles
19.7%
4+ vehicles
16.4%

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

Garthowen Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.9%
2 bedrooms
11.1%
3 bedrooms
28.6%
4 bedrooms
38.1%
5 bedrooms
14.3%

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

Garthowen Population Mobility

21.0%
moved in the last year
35.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Garthowen Indigenous Population

10.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
33
Indigenous residents
288
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Garthowen Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Heart disease
6
Arthritis
5
Lung condition
4
Asthma
4
Diabetes
3
Cancer
3

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

Garthowen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.6%
$1-$149/wk
2.9%
$150-$299/wk
10.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.9%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Garthowen Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
43.8%
Couple — no children
38.5%
Couple — no children under 15
17.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Garthowen Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.8% 5
👤
Never served
96.2% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Garthowen Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.3% 20
Did not provide
84.7% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Garthowen Children Ever Born

No children
7.0%
1 child
11.6%
2 children
48.8%
3 children
25.6%
4 children
7.0%

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

Garthowen When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5

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

Garthowen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.2%
5–14 hours
31.2%
15–29 hours
24.0%
30+ hours
9.6%
Did not do domestic work
12.0%

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

Garthowen Household Size

1 person
21.2%
2 persons
39.4%
3 persons
15.2%
4 persons
18.2%
5 persons
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Garthowen Where Residents Moved From

Same address
124
Moved from NSW
29
Moved — same area (SA2)
7

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

Garthowen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Garthowen Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2024
2025

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

Garthowen Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,094/wk
Median Rent $180/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.6%

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

If you earn X in Garthowen

≈ $9,074/month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $1,914/wk
Rent share 8.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Garthowen vs State & National Average

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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.