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Koonorigan NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Koonorigan NSW is 332 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Koonorigan is $637 per week ($33,124 per year). Median rent in Koonorigan is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Koonorigan has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Koonorigan has a population density of 8.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Koonorigan is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Koonorigan is $1,517.

There were 3 recorded offences in Koonorigan in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (2 offences).

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Koonorigan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Koonorigan Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$637/wk

$33,124 per year

#6493 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$345/wk

$1,495 per month

#3520 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Koonorigan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (172) Female 48.0% (159)

Population Density

8.7

people per km²

332 people · 38.2 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,593

Family income/wk

Koonorigan 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Koonorigan Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

60.4% 55 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.6% 36 dwellings

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

Koonorigan Country of Birth

Australia

98.0%

England

2.0%

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

Koonorigan Religion

No Religion

43.7%

Catholic

23.7%

Anglican

15.4%

Not stated

10.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Uniting Church

1.8%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Buddhism

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Koonorigan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.1%

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

Koonorigan Employment

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Employed full-time

35.5% 87 people

⏰

Employed part-time

25.3% 62 people

🔍

Unemployed

4.5% 11 people

🏠

Not in labour force

34.7% 85 people

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

Koonorigan Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

31.7%

Certificate III/IV

31.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.2%

Postgraduate Degree

11.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.2%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

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

Koonorigan Occupation

Professionals

34.9%

Managers

16.5%

Clerical & Administrative

15.6%

Labourers

10.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.2%

Community & Personal Service

6.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.6%

Sales Workers

2.8%

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

Koonorigan Field of Study

Education

17.1%

Society & Culture

17.1%

Health

16.2%

Management & Commerce

14.5%

Agriculture & Environment

8.5%

Engineering

7.7%

Creative Arts

6.0%

Architecture & Building

6.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.6%

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

Koonorigan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Koonorigan Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.1%

$4,000+/wk

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Koonorigan Marital Status

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Married

40.9% 113

↔️

Separated

2.9% 8

📋

Divorced

14.5% 40

🕊️

Widowed

4.3% 12

👤

Never married

37.3% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Koonorigan Ancestry

English

31.8%

Australian

24.5%

Irish

13.9%

Scottish

8.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.6%

Other

4.8%

German

3.5%

Italian

3.0%

Maori

1.9%

Dutch

1.3%

Chinese

0.9%

Greek

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Koonorigan School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

27.4%

Vocational Education

21.0%

Primary — Government

17.7%

Primary — Catholic

17.7%

Secondary — Government

11.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.8%

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

Koonorigan Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.5% 27

✅

No need for assistance

95.5% 577

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

Koonorigan Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.7% 61

—

Not a volunteer

76.3% 196

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Koonorigan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

16.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

12.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Koonorigan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.1%

Did not go to work

24.2%

Walked only

6.3%

Other

5.5%

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

Koonorigan Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.3%

2 vehicles

46.3%

3 vehicles

17.4%

4+ vehicles

9.1%

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

Koonorigan Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.8%

2 bedrooms

8.7%

3 bedrooms

53.0%

4 bedrooms

23.5%

5 bedrooms

3.5%

6+ bedrooms

3.5%

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

Koonorigan Population Mobility

9.0%

moved in the last year

29.5%

moved in the last 5 years

6.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Koonorigan Indigenous Population

6.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

568

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Koonorigan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Diabetes

Stroke

Arthritis

Kidney disease

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

Koonorigan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

8.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.9%

$800-$999/wk

12.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Koonorigan Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.5%

Couple — no children

29.3%

Couple — no children under 15

21.7%

One parent — no children under 15

6.4%

One parent — children under 15

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Koonorigan Military Service

🏅

Previously served

4.6% 12

👤

Never served

95.4% 247

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Koonorigan Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.9% 51

—

Did not provide

80.1% 205

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Koonorigan Children Ever Born

No children

42.5%

1 child

3.4%

2 children

13.8%

3 children

33.3%

4 children

3.4%

5+ children

3.4%

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

Koonorigan When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Koonorigan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.6%

5–14 hours

32.9%

15–29 hours

15.5%

30+ hours

11.1%

Did not do domestic work

15.9%

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

Koonorigan Household Size

1 person

22.7%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

10.1%

4 persons

16.0%

5 persons

3.4%

6+ persons

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Koonorigan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

274

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

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

Koonorigan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.1%

Step family — no other children

18.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Koonorigan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Koonorigan Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Goolmangar Public School Government

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Koonorigan Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,295/wk

Median Rent $345/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.6%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Koonorigan

Your weekly income

≈ $5,612/month

Median rent $345/wk

Left after rent $950/wk

Rent share 26.6%

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Koonorigan vs State & National Average

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Pop: 166 Income: $762/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 166 Income: $484/wk Rent: $190/wk

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Pop: 166 Income: $697/wk Rent: $190/wk

Thalgarrah

Pop: 166 Income: $731/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 167 Income: $466/wk Rent: $265/wk

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Pop: 167 Income: $1,292/wk Rent: $420/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Koonorigan

What is the population of Koonorigan NSW?

The population of Koonorigan NSW is 332 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.7 people per km².Koonorigan is ranked #5,801 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Koonorigan?

The median personal income in Koonorigan NSW is $637 per week, or $33,124 per year.The median household income is $1,295 per week.Family income is $1,593 per week.Koonorigan is ranked #6,493 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Koonorigan?

Median rent in Koonorigan NSW is $345 per week ($1,495 per month).Rent represents 26.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Koonorigan ranks #3,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Koonorigan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Koonorigan NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Koonorigan?

The median age in Koonorigan NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Koonorigan a good suburb to live in?

Koonorigan is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 332.The median income is $637/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.6% 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: 12197. All dollar figures in AUD.