Kamarah NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kamarah NSW is 83 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kamarah is $545 per week ($28,340 per year). Median rent in Kamarah is $100 per week ($433 per month). Kamarah has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Kamarah has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (23% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kamarah is $3,733.

There were 1 recorded offences in Kamarah in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Kamarah Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Kamarah Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$545/wk
$28,340 per year
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Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$3,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kamarah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (45) Female 51.1% (47)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
83 people · 180.1 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Kamarah Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kamarah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
84.0% 21 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
16.0% 4 dwellings

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

Kamarah Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Kamarah Religion

Anglican
22.8%
No Religion
22.8%
Not stated
13.9%
Catholic
12.7%
Uniting Church
11.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
8.9%
Christian (other)
3.8%
Pentecostal
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kamarah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
41.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.3%

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

Kamarah Employment

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Employed full-time
36.5% 19 people
Employed part-time
9.6% 5 people
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Unemployed
7.7% 4 people
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Not in labour force
46.2% 24 people

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

Kamarah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Kamarah Occupation

Managers
40.0%
Community & Personal Service
30.0%
Clerical & Administrative
30.0%

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

Kamarah Field of Study

Engineering
53.3%
Management & Commerce
46.7%

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

Kamarah Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kamarah Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
12.5%
$400-$499/wk
9.4%
$650-$799/wk
21.9%
$800-$999/wk
15.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kamarah Marital Status

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Married
61.4% 35
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Widowed
5.3% 3
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Never married
33.3% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kamarah Ancestry

English
41.3%
Australian
27.5%
Scottish
11.9%
Italian
7.3%
Irish
6.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.8%
German
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kamarah School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
52.6%
Primary — Government
31.6%
Pre-school
15.8%

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

Kamarah Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.3% 8
No need for assistance
94.7% 143

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

Kamarah Volunteering

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Volunteer
34.0% 18
Not a volunteer
66.0% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kamarah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.4%
Other
28.6%

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

Kamarah Car Ownership

1 vehicle
29.6%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
25.9%
4+ vehicles
11.1%

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

Kamarah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
13.2%
2 bedrooms
15.8%
3 bedrooms
44.7%
4 bedrooms
26.3%

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

Kamarah Population Mobility

7.7%
moved in the last year
24.3%
moved in the last 5 years
8.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kamarah Indigenous Population

9.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
14
Indigenous residents
135
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kamarah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Arthritis
7
Lung condition
4
Stroke
3

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

Kamarah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.7%
$300-$399/wk
10.4%
$400-$499/wk
8.3%
$650-$799/wk
18.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kamarah Family Structure

Couple — no children
33.3%
Couple — children under 15
33.3%
One parent — children under 15
21.7%
Couple — no children under 15
6.7%
One parent — no children under 15
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kamarah Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.6% 11
Did not provide
81.4% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kamarah Children Ever Born

2 children
50.0%
4 children
50.0%

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

Kamarah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.4%
5–14 hours
25.5%
15–29 hours
11.8%
30+ hours
5.9%
Did not do domestic work
27.5%

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

Kamarah Household Size

1 person
20.7%
2 persons
31.0%
3 persons
31.0%
5 persons
17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kamarah Where Residents Moved From

Same address
72
Moved from NSW
6

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

Kamarah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kamarah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Kamarah Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $949/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.5%

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

If you earn X in Kamarah

≈ $4,112/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $849/wk
Rent share 10.5%

Kamarah vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kamarah

What is the population of Kamarah NSW?

The population of Kamarah NSW is 83 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Kamarah?

The median personal income in Kamarah NSW is $545 per week, or $28,340 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Kamarah?

Median rent in Kamarah NSW is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 10.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Kamarah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kamarah NSW is $3,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kamarah?

The median age in Kamarah NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kamarah a good suburb to live in?

Kamarah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 83.The median income is $545/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.5% 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: 12061. All dollar figures in AUD.