Cairncross at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
15.1k
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Cairncross.
The postcode for Cairncross is 2446 (NSW).
Cairncross (2446) sits in the Walcha region of NSW.
Cairncross has roughly 15,054 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Cairncross 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cairncross's population at 15,054, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
15,054
Median age
44
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
15,054
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
total offences in 2025
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 2025· 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 Cairncross.
Local schools for Cairncross
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Government School Catchment
Beechwood Public School
Telegraph Point Public School
Rollands Plains Upper Public School
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Frequently asked
About Cairncross.
- What is the Cairncross postcode?
- Cairncross is in the 2446 postcode, in NSW, in the Walcha region.
- Where is Cairncross?
- Cairncross is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2446, in the Walcha region.
- What is the average rent in Cairncross?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Cairncross?
- There are 8 schools serving Cairncross on this page, including Beechwood Public School, Telegraph Point Public School, Rollands Plains Upper Public School.
- How walkable is Cairncross?
- Cairncross has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cairncross?
- Cairncross is close to Mortons Creek, Ballengarra, Rollands Plains, Bellangry, Gum Scrub.
- What is the population of Cairncross?
- The population of Cairncross is approximately 15,054 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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