Micalo Island NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Micalo Island NSW is 45 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Micalo Island is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Micalo Island is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Micalo Island has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Micalo Island has a population density of 4.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Micalo Island is $2,117.

There were 2 recorded offences in Micalo Island in 2025-26, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Micalo Island Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Micalo Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$325/wk
$1,408 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,117/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Micalo Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (21) Female 52.3% (23)

Population Density

4.5
people per km²
45 people · 10.0 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,374
Family income/wk

Micalo Island Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Micalo Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
25.0% 3 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
75.0% 9 dwellings

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

Micalo Island Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Micalo Island Religion

Not stated
26.5%
Catholic
24.5%
No Religion
22.4%
Anglican
14.3%
Pentecostal
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Micalo Island Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
55.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
44.4%

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

Micalo Island Employment

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Employed full-time
13.6% 3 people
Employed part-time
13.6% 3 people
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Not in labour force
72.7% 16 people

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

Micalo Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
46.2%

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

Micalo Island Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Micalo Island Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
33.3%
$4,000+/wk
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Micalo Island Marital Status

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Married
41.0% 16
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Divorced
12.8% 5
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Widowed
7.7% 3
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Never married
38.5% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Micalo Island Ancestry

English
28.8%
German
16.9%
Irish
16.9%
Scottish
15.3%
Australian
8.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.8%
Other
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Micalo Island School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Micalo Island Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 68

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

Micalo Island Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.1% 5
Not a volunteer
83.9% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Micalo Island How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Micalo Island Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Micalo Island Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
20.0%
2 bedrooms
20.0%
3 bedrooms
60.0%

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

Micalo Island Population Mobility

14.7%
moved in the last year
25.0%
moved in the last 5 years
7.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
31.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Micalo Island Indigenous Population

14.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
49
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Micalo Island Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Cancer
3

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

Micalo Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
18.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
18.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
18.8%
$3,500+/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Micalo Island Family Structure

Couple — no children
64.3%
Couple — no children under 15
21.4%
Couple — children under 15
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Micalo Island Military Service

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Previously served
10.7% 3
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Never served
89.3% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Micalo Island Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Micalo Island Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Micalo Island When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
5
2011–2015
3

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

Micalo Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.1%
5–14 hours
29.0%
15–29 hours
12.9%
30+ hours
12.9%
Did not do domestic work
29.0%

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

Micalo Island Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Micalo Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address
29
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

Micalo Island Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Micalo Island Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
1074
avg ICSEA score
182
total students
St James' Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 182 students
1074
ICSEA

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

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Micalo Island Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,124/wk
Median Rent $325/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.3%

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

If you earn X in Micalo Island

≈ $9,204/month
Median rent $325/wk
Left after rent $1,799/wk
Rent share 15.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Micalo Island vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Micalo Island

What is the population of Micalo Island NSW?

The population of Micalo Island NSW is 45 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Micalo Island?

The median personal income in Micalo Island NSW is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $2,124 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.

How much is rent in Micalo Island?

Median rent in Micalo Island NSW is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 15.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Micalo Island?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Micalo Island NSW is $2,117. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Micalo Island?

The median age in Micalo Island NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Micalo Island a good suburb to live in?

Micalo Island is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 45.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.3% 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: 12608. All dollar figures in AUD.