Calarie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8,965
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Calarie.
The postcode for Calarie is 2871 (NSW).
Calarie (2871) sits in the Weddin region of NSW.
Calarie has roughly 8,965 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Calarie 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Calarie's population at 8,965, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
8,965
Median age
42
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8,965
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Calarie.
Local schools for Calarie
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Government School Catchment
Forbes High School
Forbes North Public School
Forbes Public School
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Frequently asked
About Calarie.
- What is the Calarie postcode?
- Calarie is in the 2871 postcode, in NSW, in the Weddin Shire Council region.
- Where is Calarie?
- Calarie is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2871, in the Weddin Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Calarie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in Calarie?
- There are 5 schools serving Calarie on this page, including Forbes High School, Forbes North Public School, St Laurence's Parish School.
- How walkable is Calarie?
- Calarie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Calarie?
- Calarie is close to Weelong, Forbes, Bandon, Daroobalgie, Carrawabbity.
- What is the population of Calarie?
- The population of Calarie is approximately 8,965 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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