Carnham at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4
Median age 73
The brief
What to know about Carnham.
The postcode for Carnham is 2460 (NSW).
Carnham (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Carnham has roughly 4 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.
Carnham 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carnham's population at 4, with a median age of 73. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over.
Population
4
Median age
73
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4
Median age: 73
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Carnham.
Local schools for Carnham
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Government School Catchment
Baryulgil Public School
Copmanhurst Public School
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Frequently asked
About Carnham.
- What is the Carnham postcode?
- Carnham is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Carnham?
- Carnham is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Carnham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Carnham?
- There are 2 schools serving Carnham on this page, including Baryulgil Public School, Copmanhurst Public School.
- How walkable is Carnham?
- Carnham has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Carnham?
- Carnham is close to Fine Flower, Upper Fine Flower, Eighteen Mile, Barretts Creek, Dumbudgery.
- What is the population of Carnham?
- The population of Carnham is approximately 4 (2021 Census). The median age is 73.
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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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