Carabost at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
67
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Carabost.
The postcode for Carabost is 2650 (NSW).
Carabost (2650) sits in the Narrandera region of NSW.
Carabost has roughly 67 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Carabost 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.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carabost's population at 67, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
67
Median age
51
Family households
81%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$190/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
67
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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
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Education
Schools in Carabost.
Local schools for Carabost
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Government School Catchment
Humula Public School
Rosewood Public School
Tarcutta Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Carabost.
- What is the Carabost postcode?
- Carabost is in the 2650 postcode, in NSW, in the Narrandera region.
- Where is Carabost?
- Carabost is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2650, in the Narrandera region.
- What is the average rent in Carabost?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $190.
- What schools are in Carabost?
- There are 8 schools serving Carabost on this page, including Humula Public School, Rosewood Public School, Tarcutta Public School.
- How walkable is Carabost?
- Carabost has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Carabost?
- Carabost is close to Humula, Yarara, Little Billabong, Coppabella, Kyeamba.
- What is the population of Carabost?
- The population of Carabost is approximately 67 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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