Araluen at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
209
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Araluen.
The postcode for Araluen is 2622 (NSW).
Araluen (2622) sits in the Eurobodalla region of NSW.
Araluen has roughly 209 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Araluen scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Araluen's population at 209, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
209
Median age
53
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
209
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Araluen.
Local schools for Araluen
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Government School Catchment
Braidwood Central School
Captains Flat Public School
Mogo Public School
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Frequently asked
About Araluen.
- What is the Araluen postcode?
- Araluen is in the 2622 postcode, in NSW, in the Eurobodalla region.
- Where is Araluen?
- Araluen is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2622, in the Eurobodalla region.
- What is the average rent in Araluen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Araluen?
- There are 8 schools serving Araluen on this page, including St Bede's Primary School, Braidwood Central School, Captains Flat Public School.
- How walkable is Araluen?
- Araluen has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Araluen?
- Araluen is close to Araluen North, Reidsdale, Majors Creek, Oranmeir, Gundillion.
- What is the population of Araluen?
- The population of Araluen is approximately 209 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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