Cringila, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Cringila NSW is 2,156 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cringila is $459 per week ($23,868 per year). Median rent in Cringila is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Cringila has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Cringila has a population density of 1,284 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cringila is North Macedonia. The most common religion is Islam (29.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cringila is $1,614.

There were 63 recorded offences in Cringila in 2025-26, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was traffic (35 offences).

Population
2,156
Census 2021
Median income
$459/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Cringila vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Cringila is $459 a week, 40% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 2,115th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $35 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 31.3% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 38, 5 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureCringilaTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$459/wk$765/wk −40%$766/wk
Household income$1,117/wk$1,704/wk −34%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$385/wk −9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,614/mo$1,965/mo −18%$1,733/mo
Median age3843 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income31.3%22.6% +8.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Cringila, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Cringila Population

2,156 residents at the 2021 Census.

Cringila Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$459/wk
$23,868 per year
Ranked 8,581 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,614/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Cringila Rent Prices & Affordability

31% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,117/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 31.3%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Cringila against your income

About $4,840 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $767/wk
Rent share 31.3%

Cringila Schools

12
schools nearby
9
government
938
avg ICSEA score
3,280
total students
St Pius X Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 371 students
1066
ICSEA
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 149 students
1013
ICSEA
Primbee Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 88 students
943
ICSEA
Lake Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 147 students
941
ICSEA
Illawarra Sports High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 926 students
937
ICSEA
Cringila Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 163 students
936
ICSEA
Berkeley Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 259 students
926
ICSEA
Warrawong High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 591 students
905
ICSEA
Kemblawarra Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 153 students
892
ICSEA
Warrawong Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 276 students
891
ICSEA
Berkeley West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 157 students
868
ICSEA
Aspect South Coast School, Unanderra Independent
Primary

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

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Cringila Map

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Cringila, New South Wales: 34.4720°S, 150.8666°E

Cringila Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (12)

People in Cringila

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (1,104) Female 48.9% (1,057)

Population Density

1,284
people per km²
2,156 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,314
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

North Macedonia
12.6%
Lebanon
6.4%
Turkey
1.8%
Myanmar
1.1%
England
1.0%
New Zealand
0.9%
Italy
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
18.1%
Macedonian
16.2%
Turkish
3.1%
Portuguese
1.6%
Italian
1.2%
Serbian
0.9%
Tagalog
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
20.9%
Macedonian
18.4%
English
15.8%
Lebanese
12.8%
Irish
3.2%
Scottish
3.2%
Italian
3.1%
Australian Aboriginal
2.3%
German
2.1%
Serbian
1.9%
Maltese
1.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Islam
29.1%
No religion
20.1%
Eastern Orthodox
14.8%
Catholic
13.2%
Not stated
7.2%
Christian (other)
6.5%
Anglican
3.7%
Uniting Church
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
39.5% 692
Separated
3.7% 65
Divorced
9.3% 162
Widowed
7.4% 129
Never married
40.1% 702

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.6%
Couple: no children under 15
20.5%
Couple: no children
17.0%
One parent: no children under 15
12.9%
One parent: children under 15
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.4%
2 persons
28.8%
3 persons
18.3%
4 persons
13.8%
5 persons
8.0%
6+ persons
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Cringila

Housing Tenure

Of the 710 occupied private dwellings in Cringila at the 2021 Census, 26.1% were rented, 44.5% owned outright and 25.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.7% 19 dwellings
Owned outright
44.5% 316 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
25.9% 184 dwellings
Rented
26.1% 185 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 15 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.6%
2 bedrooms
16.5%
3 bedrooms
57.0%
4 bedrooms
18.9%
5 bedrooms
2.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
3.4%
$800-$999/mo
4.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
18.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
14.0%
1 vehicle
36.0%
2 vehicles
33.5%
3 vehicles
11.4%
4+ vehicles
5.2%

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

Work, income and education in Cringila

Employment

Employed full-time
20.3% 311 people
Employed part-time
16.6% 255 people
Unemployed
3.8% 59 people
Not in labour force
59.3% 910 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
17.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.9%
Clerical & Administrative
15.3%
Community & Personal Service
15.3%
Labourers
11.7%
Managers
10.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.7%
Sales Workers
4.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
2.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.8%
$400-$499/wk
12.5%
$500-$649/wk
6.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.4%
$4,000+/wk
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$150-$299/wk
10.0%
$300-$399/wk
11.8%
$400-$499/wk
8.7%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.3%
$3,500+/wk
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.8%
Did not go to work
18.0%
Car (passenger)
5.9%
Walked only
2.4%
Bus
1.6%
Bicycle
1.0%
Truck
0.7%
Train
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
49.4%
Bachelor Degree
19.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.5%
Certificate I/II
5.3%
Postgraduate Degree
4.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.9%
Engineering
20.5%
Society & Culture
19.6%
Health
11.1%
Architecture & Building
6.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.7%
Education
5.4%
Information Technology
3.0%
Creative Arts
2.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
0.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.5%
Secondary: Government
29.6%
Vocational Education
13.8%
Pre-school
10.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.9%
Primary: Catholic
2.5%
Secondary: Catholic
2.5%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
81.2%
Has need for assistance
12.7%
Need for assistance not stated
6.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
238
Diabetes
92
Asthma
78
Arthritis
66
Heart disease
58
Lung condition
46
Kidney disease
30
Stroke
29
Cancer
16
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.4% 267
Did not provide
83.6% 1,357

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
6.5% 107
Not a volunteer
93.5% 1,528

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 5
Previously served
0.5% 8
Never served
99.2% 1,638

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
32.3%
1 child
11.4%
2 children
22.6%
3 children
15.7%
4 children
13.0%
5+ children
5.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
28
1961: 1970
120
1971: 1980
225
1981: 1990
130
1991: 2000
78
2001: 2010
108
2011: 2015
102
2016
25
2017
14
2018
18
2019
19

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

Population Mobility

9.4%
moved in the last year
29.0%
moved in the last 5 years
8.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
41.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,830
Moved from NSW
135
Moved: same area (SA2)
36
Moved from overseas
17
Moved from VIC
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.7%
5: 14 hours
20.4%
15: 29 hours
9.9%
30+ hours
10.5%
Did not do domestic work
43.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.4%
Step family: no other children
6.5%
Blended family: no other children
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cringila Crime Statistics

63 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Traffic
35
Theft
7
Drug Offences
7
Other Against Property
6
Assault
4
Sexual Offences
2
Weapons
1
Other Against Person
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Cringila

The closest suburb to Cringila is Lake Heights, 1.4 km away.

Lake Heights
1.4 km away · income $623/wk · rent $400/wk
Unanderra
2.2 km away · income $563/wk · rent $285/wk
Berkeley
2.3 km away · income $568/wk · rent $290/wk
Warrawong
2.3 km away · income $481/wk · rent $270/wk
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3.6 km away · income $819/wk · rent $300/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cringila

What is the population of Cringila NSW?

The population of Cringila NSW is 2,156 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,284 people per km². Cringila is ranked #2,918 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cringila?

The median personal income in Cringila NSW is $459 per week, or $23,868 per year. The median household income is $1,117 per week. Family income is $1,314 per week. Cringila is ranked #8,581 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cringila?

Median rent in Cringila NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 31.3% of household income, which is considered moderate. Cringila ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cringila?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cringila NSW is $1,614. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cringila?

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

Is Cringila a good suburb to live in?

Cringila is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,156. The median income is $459/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.3% 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: 11117. All dollar figures in AUD.