Culcairn, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Culcairn NSW is 1,483 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Culcairn is $623 per week ($32,396 per year). Median rent in Culcairn is $220 per week ($953 per month). Culcairn has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Culcairn has a population density of 4.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Culcairn is England. The most common religion is No religion (30.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japanese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Culcairn is $1,000.

There were 22 recorded offences in Culcairn in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

Population
1,483
Census 2021
Median income
$623/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$220/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

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

Culcairn vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Culcairn is $623 a week, 19% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,662nd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $220 a week, $165 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 18.8% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 44, 1 year older 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.
MeasureCulcairnTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$623/wk$765/wk −19%$766/wk
Household income$1,173/wk$1,704/wk −31%$1,637/wk
Rent$220/wk$385/wk −43%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,000/mo$1,965/mo −49%$1,733/mo
Median age4443 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.8%22.6% −3.8 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 Culcairn, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Culcairn Population

1,483 residents at the 2021 Census.

Culcairn Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$623/wk
$32,396 per year
Ranked 6,733 of 14,663
Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
Ranked 7,029 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Culcairn Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,173/wk
Median rent $220/wk
Rent to income 18.8%

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

Median rent in Culcairn against your income

About $5,083 a month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $953/wk
Rent share 18.8%

Culcairn Map

Culcairn, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Culcairn, New South Wales: 35.6855°S, 147.0014°E

Culcairn Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents

People in Culcairn

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (755) Female 49.0% (725)

Population Density

4.6
people per km²
1,483 people · 321.6 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,515
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

England
1.9%
New Zealand
1.7%
India
0.8%
Fiji
0.6%
Netherlands
0.5%
Croatia
0.3%
Germany
0.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Japanese
0.3%
Polish
0.3%
Punjabi
0.3%
Spanish
0.2%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
45.7%
English
38.2%
Scottish
12.8%
Irish
9.6%
German
9.3%
Australian Aboriginal
4.8%
Dutch
1.1%
Italian
0.9%
Polish
0.7%
Indian
0.6%
New Zealander
0.6%

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

No religion
30.9%
Catholic
17.5%
Anglican
15.3%
Not stated
7.5%
Lutheran
6.9%
Uniting Church
6.5%
Christian (other)
5.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.9% 570
Separated
4.3% 50
Divorced
11.9% 139
Widowed
5.9% 69
Never married
28.9% 337

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.9%
Couple: no children
27.2%
Couple: no children under 15
11.8%
One parent: children under 15
10.2%
One parent: no children under 15
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
29.6%
2 persons
34.5%
3 persons
12.0%
4 persons
13.1%
5 persons
6.2%
6+ persons
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Culcairn

Housing Tenure

Of the 552 occupied private dwellings in Culcairn at the 2021 Census, 18.1% were rented, 42.2% owned outright and 34.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
4.0% 22 dwellings
Owned outright
42.2% 233 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
34.1% 188 dwellings
Rented
18.1% 100 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.1% 17 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.8%
2 bedrooms
15.1%
3 bedrooms
50.3%
4 bedrooms
24.6%
5 bedrooms
4.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.6%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.9%
$300-$449/mo
7.1%
$450-$599/mo
7.1%
$600-$799/mo
12.9%
$800-$999/mo
15.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
5.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.5%
1 vehicle
38.2%
2 vehicles
34.0%
3 vehicles
14.5%
4+ vehicles
9.8%

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

Work, income and education in Culcairn

Employment

Employed full-time
33.3% 343 people
Employed part-time
18.0% 185 people
Unemployed
2.0% 21 people
Not in labour force
46.7% 481 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
21.4%
Managers
17.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.5%
Community & Personal Service
13.4%
Clerical & Administrative
11.3%
Labourers
8.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.2%
Sales Workers
5.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
4.0%
$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$150-$299/wk
2.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
11.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.4%
$4,000+/wk
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.4%
$1-$149/wk
5.2%
$150-$299/wk
7.3%
$300-$399/wk
7.1%
$400-$499/wk
5.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
13.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.1%
Did not go to work
12.2%
Walked only
6.5%
Car (passenger)
5.3%
Truck
2.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
39.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.1%

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
53.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.4%
Bachelor Degree
19.0%
Postgraduate Degree
3.7%
Certificate I/II
2.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
17.3%
Health
15.7%
Education
13.2%
Society & Culture
13.2%
Agriculture & Environment
13.2%
Management & Commerce
12.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.0%
Architecture & Building
4.9%
Information Technology
1.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.1%
Creative Arts
0.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
28.1%
Primary: Government
27.2%
Vocational Education
11.8%
Primary: Catholic
11.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.8%
Pre-school
8.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.7%
Secondary: Catholic
1.5%

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
86.6%
Has need for assistance
7.6%
Need for assistance not stated
6.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
154
Arthritis
86
Asthma
73
Heart disease
52
Diabetes
52
Lung condition
35
Cancer
32
Kidney disease
30
Stroke
15
Dementia
6

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
17.1% 184
Did not provide
82.9% 891

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
25.1% 273
Not a volunteer
74.9% 815

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.5% 5
Previously served
4.9% 52
Never served
94.7% 1,015

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.0%
1 child
9.0%
2 children
27.7%
3 children
24.6%
4 children
12.4%
5+ children
3.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
10
1961: 1970
12
1971: 1980
15
1981: 1990
23
1991: 2000
12
2001: 2010
17
2011: 2015
15
2016
3
2017
3
2018
9
2019
8
2021
4

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

Population Mobility

15.4%
moved in the last year
38.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,146
Moved: same area (SA2)
82
Moved from NSW
67
Moved from VIC
27
Moved from TAS
5
Moved from QLD
4
Moved from overseas
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.4%
5: 14 hours
26.9%
15: 29 hours
14.2%
30+ hours
13.2%
Did not do domestic work
26.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
79.6%
Step family: no other children
12.7%
Blended family: no other children
3.8%
Intact family: other children present
1.9%
Other couple: children only
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Culcairn Crime Statistics

22 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
6
Other Against Property
5
Assault
3
Other Against Person
3
Sexual Offences
2
Property Damage
2
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Culcairn

What is the population of Culcairn NSW?

The population of Culcairn NSW is 1,483 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 4.6 people per km². Culcairn is ranked #3,411 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Culcairn?

The median personal income in Culcairn NSW is $623 per week, or $32,396 per year. The median household income is $1,173 per week. Family income is $1,515 per week. Culcairn is ranked #6,733 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Culcairn?

Median rent in Culcairn NSW is $220 per week ($953 per month). Rent represents 18.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Culcairn ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Culcairn?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Culcairn NSW is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Culcairn?

The median age in Culcairn NSW is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Culcairn a good suburb to live in?

Culcairn is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,483. The median income is $623/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.8% 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: 11148. All dollar figures in AUD.