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Karuah NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Karuah, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Karuah NSW is 1,618 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Karuah is $555 per week ($28,860 per year). Median rent in Karuah is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Karuah has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Karuah has a population density of 21.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Karuah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Karuah is $1,444.
There were 25 recorded offences in Karuah in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (8 offences).
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Karuah Population
Karuah Median Income & Rent
Karuah Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Karuah Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Karuah Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Karuah Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Karuah Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Karuah Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Karuah Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Karuah Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Karuah Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Karuah Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Karuah Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Karuah Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Karuah Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Karuah Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Karuah Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Karuah School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Karuah Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Karuah Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Karuah Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Karuah How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Karuah Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Karuah Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Karuah Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Karuah Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Karuah Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Karuah Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Karuah Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Karuah Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Karuah Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Karuah Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Karuah When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Karuah Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Karuah Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Karuah Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Karuah Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Karuah Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 25 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Karuah Schools
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 Karuah
What is the population of Karuah NSW?
The population of Karuah NSW is 1,618 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 21.9 people per km².Karuah is ranked #3,301 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Karuah?
The median personal income in Karuah NSW is $555 per week, or $28,860 per year.The median household income is $1,061 per week.Family income is $1,372 per week.Karuah is ranked #7,668 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Karuah?
Median rent in Karuah NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 28.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Karuah ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Karuah?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Karuah NSW is $1,444. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Karuah?
The median age in Karuah NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Karuah a good suburb to live in?
Karuah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,618.The median income is $555/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.3% 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: 12084. All dollar figures in AUD.