Suburbs Illaroo

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Illaroo NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Illaroo NSW is 41 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Illaroo is $624 per week ($32,448 per year). Illaroo has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Illaroo has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Illaroo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Illaroo is $2,125.

There were 1 recorded offences in Illaroo in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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📍 Illaroo, New South Wales — 34.8632°S, 150.4702°E

Crime: Low Med High

Illaroo Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Illaroo Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$624/wk
$32,448 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
👤
Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,125/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Illaroo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 40.5% (17) Female 59.5% (25)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
41 people · 32.9 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,083
Family income/wk

Illaroo Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Illaroo Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
83.3% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
16.7% 3 dwellings

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

Illaroo Country of Birth

Australia
77.8%
England
22.2%

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

Illaroo Religion

No Religion
53.8%
Catholic
23.1%
Baptist
12.8%
Eastern Orthodox
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Illaroo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
48.1%

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

Illaroo Employment

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Employed full-time
41.9% 13 people
⏰
Employed part-time
22.6% 7 people
🏠
Not in labour force
35.5% 11 people

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

Illaroo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.9%
Bachelor Degree
19.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.0%

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

Illaroo Occupation

Professionals
42.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
35.7%
Sales Workers
21.4%

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

Illaroo Field of Study

Education
28.6%
Society & Culture
28.6%
Architecture & Building
21.4%
Agriculture & Environment
21.4%

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

Illaroo Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Illaroo Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
55.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Illaroo Marital Status

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Married
63.2% 24
📋
Divorced
7.9% 3
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Never married
28.9% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Illaroo Ancestry

Australian
31.8%
English
27.3%
Dutch
7.6%
Greek
7.6%
Irish
7.6%
Scottish
7.6%
Other
6.1%
Maltese
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Illaroo School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
57.1%
Primary — Government
42.9%

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

Illaroo Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
13.0% 12
✅
No need for assistance
87.0% 80

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

Illaroo Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
30.3% 10
—
Not a volunteer
69.7% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Illaroo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.3%
Did not go to work
18.8%

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

Illaroo Car Ownership

2 vehicles
28.6%
3 vehicles
42.9%
4+ vehicles
28.6%

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

Illaroo Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
22.2%
4 bedrooms
38.9%
5 bedrooms
22.2%
6+ bedrooms
16.7%

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

Illaroo Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
28.2%
moved in the last 5 years
54.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Illaroo Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
82
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Illaroo Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
5
Heart disease
4

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

Illaroo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
13.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
45.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Illaroo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
45.7%
Couple — no children
31.4%
Couple — no children under 15
22.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Illaroo Military Service

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Previously served
10.5% 4
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Never served
89.5% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Illaroo Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.2% 6
—
Did not provide
81.8% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Illaroo Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Illaroo When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
4

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

Illaroo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
31.3%
5–14 hours
15.6%
15–29 hours
43.8%
30+ hours
9.4%

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

Illaroo Household Size

2 persons
72.7%
4 persons
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Illaroo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Illaroo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Illaroo Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Illaroo

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,624/wk
Rent share —

Illaroo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Arable
Pop: 21 Income: $1,583/wk Rent: $350/wk
Bowling Alley Point
Pop: 21 Income: $900/wk Rent: $93/wk
Brookong
Pop: 21 Income: $1,156/wk Rent: $200/wk
Buckenderra
Pop: 21 Income: $675/wk Rent: $79/wk
Culmaran Creek
Pop: 21 Income: $700/wk Rent: $174/wk
Curlew Waters
Pop: 21 Income: $575/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Illaroo

What is the population of Illaroo NSW?

The population of Illaroo NSW is 41 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Illaroo?

The median personal income in Illaroo NSW is $624 per week, or $32,448 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Illaroo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Illaroo NSW is $2,125. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Illaroo?

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

Is Illaroo a good suburb to live in?

Illaroo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 41.The median income is $624/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 11981. All dollar figures in AUD.