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Rawdon Island NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rawdon Island NSW is 142 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rawdon Island is $675 per week ($35,100 per year). Median rent in Rawdon Island is $475 per week ($2,058 per month). Rawdon Island has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Rawdon Island has a population density of 13.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rawdon Island is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rawdon Island is $3,846.

There were 1 recorded offences in Rawdon Island in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (1 offences).

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Rawdon Island Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rawdon Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$675/wk

$35,100 per year

#5896 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$475/wk

$2,058 per month

#822 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$3,846/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Rawdon Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (75) Female 47.2% (67)

Population Density

13.4

people per km²

142 people · 10.6 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Rawdon Island Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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)

Rawdon Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.3% 19 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.7% 12 dwellings

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

Rawdon Island Country of Birth

Australia

95.3%

England

4.7%

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

Rawdon Island Religion

No Religion

39.3%

Catholic

20.0%

Anglican

15.3%

Not stated

11.3%

Christian (other)

6.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.7%

Islam

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rawdon Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.3%

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

Rawdon Island Employment

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Employed full-time

36.4% 36 people

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Employed part-time

24.2% 24 people

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Not in labour force

39.4% 39 people

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

Rawdon Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.5%

Bachelor Degree

22.1%

Postgraduate Degree

7.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.4%

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

Rawdon Island Occupation

Professionals

27.1%

Managers

22.9%

Community & Personal Service

14.6%

Clerical & Administrative

8.3%

Sales Workers

8.3%

Labourers

6.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.3%

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

Rawdon Island Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.3%

Society & Culture

20.9%

Health

18.6%

Engineering

14.0%

Architecture & Building

14.0%

Education

9.3%

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

Rawdon Island Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rawdon Island Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

16.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

21.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$4,000+/wk

27.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rawdon Island Marital Status

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Married

56.0% 61

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Divorced

15.6% 17

👤

Never married

28.4% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rawdon Island Ancestry

English

35.3%

Australian

33.5%

Irish

9.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.5%

Scottish

7.5%

German

3.5%

Other

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rawdon Island School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

25.0%

Primary — Catholic

22.5%

Primary — Government

20.0%

Pre-school

15.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.0%

Secondary — Government

7.5%

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

Rawdon Island Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.6% 14

✅

No need for assistance

94.4% 238

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

Rawdon Island Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.5% 18

—

Not a volunteer

82.5% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rawdon Island Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rawdon Island How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.5%

Car (passenger)

15.7%

Other

7.8%

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

Rawdon Island Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.9%

2 vehicles

39.6%

3 vehicles

20.8%

4+ vehicles

16.7%

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

Rawdon Island Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

23.1%

4 bedrooms

53.8%

5 bedrooms

12.8%

6+ bedrooms

10.3%

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

Rawdon Island Population Mobility

4.7%

moved in the last year

44.6%

moved in the last 5 years

1.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rawdon Island Indigenous Population

5.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

243

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rawdon Island Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Arthritis

Stroke

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

Rawdon Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

9.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

3.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.0%

$3,500+/wk

12.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rawdon Island Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.2%

Couple — no children

27.0%

Couple — no children under 15

18.0%

One parent — children under 15

10.7%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rawdon Island Military Service

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Previously served

6.5% 7

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Never served

93.5% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rawdon Island Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.5% 17

—

Did not provide

83.5% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rawdon Island Children Ever Born

No children

66.7%

2 children

33.3%

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

Rawdon Island When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

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

Rawdon Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.7%

5–14 hours

27.8%

15–29 hours

16.7%

30+ hours

14.4%

Did not do domestic work

24.4%

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

Rawdon Island Household Size

1 person

8.3%

2 persons

38.9%

3 persons

8.3%

4 persons

25.0%

5 persons

8.3%

6+ persons

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rawdon Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address

122

Moved from NSW

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

Rawdon Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

70.6%

Step family — no other children

29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rawdon Island Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Rawdon Island Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,349/wk

Median Rent $475/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.2%

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

If you earn X in Rawdon Island

Your weekly income

≈ $10,179/month

Median rent $475/wk

Left after rent $1,874/wk

Rent share 20.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coonamble

Income: $641/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $285/wk

Wee Waa

Income: $689/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $275/wk

Buronga

Income: $772/wk Rent: $203/wk Save: $272/wk

North Albury

Income: $673/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $235/wk

Leeton

Income: $763/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $225/wk

Bellambi

Income: $611/wk Rent: $252/wk Save: $223/wk

Blayney

Income: $696/wk Rent: $265/wk Save: $210/wk

South Bathurst

Income: $723/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $165/wk

Rawdon Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Ben Bullen

Pop: 71 Income: $687/wk Rent: $160/wk

Bimbi

Pop: 71 Income: $671/wk Rent: $130/wk

Boorolong

Pop: 71 Income: $771/wk Rent: $290/wk

Burra Creek

Pop: 71 Income: $725/wk Rent: $120/wk

Calimo

Pop: 71 Income: $725/wk Rent: $260/wk

Wattamolla

Pop: 71 Income: $1,213/wk Rent: $295/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rawdon Island

What is the population of Rawdon Island NSW?

The population of Rawdon Island NSW is 142 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.4 people per km².Rawdon Island is ranked #7,914 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rawdon Island?

The median personal income in Rawdon Island NSW is $675 per week, or $35,100 per year.The median household income is $2,349 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Rawdon Island is ranked #5,896 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rawdon Island?

Median rent in Rawdon Island NSW is $475 per week ($2,058 per month).Rent represents 20.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rawdon Island ranks #822 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rawdon Island?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rawdon Island NSW is $3,846. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rawdon Island?

The median age in Rawdon Island NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rawdon Island a good suburb to live in?

Rawdon Island is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 142.The median income is $675/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.2% 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: 13336. All dollar figures in AUD.