Arakoon at a glance
Population
445
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Arakoon.
The postcode for Arakoon is 2431 (NSW).
Arakoon (2431) sits in the Kempsey region of NSW.
Arakoon has roughly 445 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Arakoon's population at 445, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
445
Median age
59
Family households
75%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
445
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Arakoon.
Local schools for Arakoon
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Government School Catchment
South West Rocks Public School
Kinchela Public School
Stuarts Point Public School
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Frequently asked
About Arakoon.
- What is the Arakoon postcode?
- Arakoon is in the 2431 postcode, in NSW, in the Kempsey Shire Council region.
- Where is Arakoon?
- Arakoon is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2431, in the Kempsey Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Arakoon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Arakoon?
- There are 7 schools serving Arakoon on this page, including South West Rocks Public School, Kinchela Public School, Stuarts Point Public School.
- What suburbs are near Arakoon?
- Arakoon is close to South West Rocks, Jerseyville, Rainbow Reach, Fishermans Reach, Clybucca.
- What is the population of Arakoon?
- The population of Arakoon is approximately 445 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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