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Monkerai NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Monkerai NSW is 102 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Monkerai is $582 per week ($30,264 per year). Median rent in Monkerai is $220 per week ($953 per month). Monkerai has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Monkerai has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Monkerai is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Monkerai is $1,488.

There were 1 recorded offences in Monkerai in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Monkerai Population

residents (Census 2021)

Monkerai Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$582/wk

$30,264 per year

#7345 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,488/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Monkerai Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (49) Female 50.5% (50)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

102 people · 125.0 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,406

Family income/wk

Monkerai Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Monkerai Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

78.3% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

21.7% 5 dwellings

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

Monkerai Country of Birth

Australia

81.6%

England

12.2%

Canada

6.1%

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

Monkerai Religion

No Religion

34.9%

Not stated

22.0%

Catholic

17.4%

Anglican

15.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.5%

Christian (other)

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Monkerai Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.2%

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

Monkerai Languages Spoken at Home

French

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Monkerai Employment

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Employed full-time

26.3% 20 people

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Employed part-time

27.6% 21 people

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Not in labour force

46.1% 35 people

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

Monkerai Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.0%

Bachelor Degree

42.5%

Postgraduate Degree

12.5%

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

Monkerai Occupation

Managers

50.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.3%

Community & Personal Service

13.3%

Clerical & Administrative

13.3%

Professionals

10.0%

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

Monkerai Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.3%

Engineering

21.1%

Agriculture & Environment

21.1%

Education

15.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

15.8%

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

Monkerai Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Monkerai Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

33.3%

$500-$649/wk

33.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Monkerai Marital Status

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Married

60.7% 51

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Separated

3.6% 3

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Divorced

6.0% 5

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Widowed

8.3% 7

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Never married

21.4% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Monkerai Ancestry

Australian

40.8%

English

25.4%

Scottish

12.3%

Irish

8.5%

Other

6.9%

Italian

3.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Monkerai School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

60.0%

Primary — Government

40.0%

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

Monkerai Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.4% 14

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No need for assistance

92.6% 175

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

Monkerai Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.7% 18

—

Not a volunteer

76.3% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Monkerai How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.7%

Did not go to work

12.1%

Car (passenger)

9.1%

Walked only

9.1%

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

Monkerai Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.5%

2 vehicles

25.9%

3 vehicles

37.0%

4+ vehicles

18.5%

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

Monkerai Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.7%

3 bedrooms

50.0%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

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

Monkerai Population Mobility

12.8%

moved in the last year

28.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Monkerai Indigenous Population

4.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

177

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Monkerai Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Cancer

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

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

Monkerai Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.5%

$150-$299/wk

11.6%

$300-$399/wk

8.7%

$500-$649/wk

10.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.1%

$800-$999/wk

13.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Monkerai Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.8%

Couple — children under 15

37.8%

Couple — no children under 15

20.3%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Monkerai Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.2% 10

—

Did not provide

86.8% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Monkerai Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

2 children

46.7%

3 children

20.0%

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

Monkerai When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Monkerai Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.3%

5–14 hours

32.5%

15–29 hours

14.3%

30+ hours

16.9%

Did not do domestic work

22.1%

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

Monkerai Household Size

1 person

24.2%

2 persons

45.5%

4 persons

18.2%

6+ persons

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Monkerai Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Monkerai Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Monkerai Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Monkerai Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,281/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.2%

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

If you earn X in Monkerai

Your weekly income

≈ $5,551/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $1,061/wk

Rent share 17.2%

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Income: $628/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $35/wk

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Income: $600/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $25/wk

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Income: $585/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $573/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $594/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $602/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $40/wk

Monkerai vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Boonal

Pop: 51 Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $200/wk

Brockley

Pop: 51 Income: $574/wk Rent: $290/wk

Cherry Tree Hill

Pop: 51 Income: $564/wk

Colinroobie

Pop: 51 Income: $575/wk Rent: $75/wk

Collingwood (NSW)

Pop: 51 Income: $1,024/wk Rent: $400/wk

Dinoga

Pop: 51 Income: $489/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monkerai

What is the population of Monkerai NSW?

The population of Monkerai NSW is 102 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Monkerai is ranked #8,876 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Monkerai?

The median personal income in Monkerai NSW is $582 per week, or $30,264 per year.The median household income is $1,281 per week.Family income is $1,406 per week.Monkerai is ranked #7,345 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Monkerai?

Median rent in Monkerai NSW is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 17.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Monkerai ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Monkerai?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Monkerai NSW is $1,488. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Monkerai?

The median age in Monkerai NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Monkerai a good suburb to live in?

Monkerai is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 102.The median income is $582/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.2% 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: 12693. All dollar figures in AUD.