Pooncarie NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pooncarie NSW is 226 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pooncarie is $924 per week ($48,048 per year). Median rent in Pooncarie is $205 per week ($888 per month). Pooncarie has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Pooncarie has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pooncarie is $2,000.

There were 7 recorded offences in Pooncarie in 2024-25, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Pooncarie Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Pooncarie Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$924/wk
$48,048 per year
#1863 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$205/wk
$888 per month
#7327 of 14,663
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Pooncarie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 66.1% (150) Female 33.9% (77)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
226 people · 5223.6 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,333
Family income/wk

Pooncarie Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
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)

Pooncarie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
68.4% 26 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
31.6% 12 dwellings

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

Pooncarie Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Pooncarie Religion

No Religion
40.6%
Not stated
26.7%
Catholic
15.2%
Anglican
12.0%
Uniting Church
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pooncarie Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
38.1%
Year 12 or equivalent
33.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.6%

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

Pooncarie Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot
55.6%
SAL Tagalog
44.4%

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

Pooncarie Employment

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Employed full-time
64.5% 78 people
Employed part-time
11.6% 14 people
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Not in labour force
24.0% 29 people

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

Pooncarie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
70.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.5%
Bachelor Degree
8.6%
Certificate I/II
5.2%

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

Pooncarie Occupation

Managers
47.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
24.5%
Labourers
15.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
13.2%

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

Pooncarie Field of Study

Engineering
36.8%
Agriculture & Environment
14.0%
Management & Commerce
12.3%
Health
10.5%
Education
8.8%
Architecture & Building
8.8%
Society & Culture
8.8%

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

Pooncarie Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pooncarie Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
17.0%
$500-$649/wk
6.4%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
6.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.8%
$4,000+/wk
17.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pooncarie Marital Status

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Married
49.2% 95
↔️
Separated
4.7% 9
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Divorced
10.4% 20
🕊️
Widowed
5.7% 11
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Never married
30.1% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pooncarie Ancestry

Australian
40.2%
English
37.3%
Scottish
8.6%
Irish
7.2%
Filipino
3.3%
German
1.9%
Italian
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pooncarie School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
72.2%
Vocational Education
27.8%

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

Pooncarie Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.8% 9
No need for assistance
97.2% 311

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

Pooncarie Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.0% 20
Not a volunteer
84.0% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pooncarie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pooncarie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.8%
Car (passenger)
14.1%
Walked only
6.3%
Other
6.3%
Bus
4.7%

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

Pooncarie Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.3%
2 vehicles
46.8%
3 vehicles
31.9%

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

Pooncarie Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.3%
2 bedrooms
26.4%
3 bedrooms
37.7%
4 bedrooms
15.1%
5 bedrooms
9.4%

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

Pooncarie Population Mobility

14.4%
moved in the last year
30.8%
moved in the last 5 years
1.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pooncarie Indigenous Population

2.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
312
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pooncarie Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
14
Arthritis
11
Cancer
10
Mental health
9
Kidney disease
4
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
3
Lung condition
3

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

Pooncarie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.3%
$400-$499/wk
10.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
4.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
21.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.1%
$3,500+/wk
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pooncarie Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
56.3%
Couple — no children
33.0%
Couple — no children under 15
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pooncarie Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.6% 11
Did not provide
91.4% 117

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pooncarie Children Ever Born

No children
10.0%
1 child
13.3%
2 children
30.0%
3 children
33.3%
4 children
13.3%

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

Pooncarie When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015
4

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

Pooncarie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.8%
5–14 hours
29.6%
15–29 hours
7.2%
30+ hours
8.8%
Did not do domestic work
33.6%

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

Pooncarie Household Size

1 person
31.4%
2 persons
29.4%
3 persons
13.7%
4 persons
11.8%
5 persons
5.9%
6+ persons
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pooncarie Where Residents Moved From

Same address
137
Moved from VIC
16
Moved from NSW
11
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Pooncarie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pooncarie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 7 total

Theft
4
Assault
1
Property Damage
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Pooncarie Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,031/wk
Median Rent $205/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.9%

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

If you earn X in Pooncarie

≈ $4,468/month
Median rent $205/wk
Left after rent $826/wk
Rent share 19.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Pooncarie vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pooncarie

What is the population of Pooncarie NSW?

The population of Pooncarie NSW is 226 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Pooncarie is ranked #6,650 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pooncarie?

The median personal income in Pooncarie NSW is $924 per week, or $48,048 per year.The median household income is $1,031 per week.Family income is $1,333 per week.Pooncarie is ranked #1,863 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pooncarie?

Median rent in Pooncarie NSW is $205 per week ($888 per month).Rent represents 19.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pooncarie ranks #7,327 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pooncarie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pooncarie NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pooncarie?

The median age in Pooncarie NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pooncarie a good suburb to live in?

Pooncarie is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 226.The median income is $924/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13254. All dollar figures in AUD.