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Kareela NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kareela, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Kareela NSW is 3,572 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kareela is $983 per week ($51,116 per year). Median rent in Kareela is $695 per week ($3,012 per month). Kareela has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Kareela has a population density of 2232.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Kareela is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kareela is $3,000.
There were 18 recorded offences in Kareela in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).
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Kareela Population
Kareela Median Income & Rent
Kareela Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Kareela Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Kareela Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Kareela Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Kareela Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Kareela Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Kareela Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Kareela Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Kareela Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Kareela Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Kareela Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Kareela Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Kareela Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Kareela Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Kareela Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Kareela School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Kareela Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Kareela Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Kareela Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Kareela How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Kareela Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Kareela Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Kareela Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Kareela Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Kareela Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Kareela Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Kareela Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Kareela Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Kareela Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Kareela Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Kareela When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Kareela Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Kareela Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Kareela Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Kareela Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Kareela Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 18 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Kareela Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kareela
What is the population of Kareela NSW?
The population of Kareela NSW is 3,572 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2232.9 people per km².Kareela is ranked #2,112 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Kareela?
The median personal income in Kareela NSW is $983 per week, or $51,116 per year.The median household income is $2,765 per week.Family income is $2,964 per week.Kareela is ranked #1,320 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Kareela?
Median rent in Kareela NSW is $695 per week ($3,012 per month).Rent represents 25.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Kareela ranks #97 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Kareela?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kareela NSW is $3,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Kareela?
The median age in Kareela NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Kareela a good suburb to live in?
Kareela is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,572.The median income is $983/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.1% 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: 12081. All dollar figures in AUD.