Carool, NSW 2486

Tweed Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2486

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Median house price

$2,175,000

Median of 6 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Carool at a glance

Median unit
$299,520
Weekly rent
$950
Houses · units $690
Population
204
Median age 49

Prices: Median of 6 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2486), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Carool

Houses change hands at $2,175,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (6 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $299,520, roughly 86% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $435,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2486)

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What to know about Carool

Carool (2486) sits in the Tweed region of NSW. The median house here is $2,175,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M.

Carool has roughly 204 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Carool 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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,857 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 independent.

Schools in Carool

Schools serving Carool: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Currumbin Valley State School

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Bilambil Public School

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Tumbulgum Public School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Carool's population at 204, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
69%
Lone person
22%
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
22%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.27% (median rent $950/wk against a $2,175,000 price tag). Units yield 11.98% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
2.27%
On the $2,175,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
11.98%
On the $299,520 median

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

5 offences recorded in 2025

Top offence categories
Theft3 (60.0%)
Assault2 (40.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2025

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,857 mm
Hottest month, avg max
28.4°C
Coldest month, avg min
9.2°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Carool

What is the median house price in Carool?
The median house price in Carool, NSW 2486 is $2,175,000 (median of 6 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $299,520.
How much is my house worth in Carool?
A useful starting point is the Carool median house price of $2,175,000 (units $299,520). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Carool a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Carool is 2.3%: the median weekly house rent is $950 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2486), June 2026) against the median house price of $2,175,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Carool: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Carool is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Carool postcode?
Carool is in the 2486 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
Where is Carool?
Carool is a suburb in the Tweed Shire Council area, NSW 2486.
What is the average rent in Carool?
The median weekly rent for houses is $950, for units it's $690.
What schools are in Carool?
There are 9 schools serving Carool on this page, including Currumbin Valley State School, Bilambil Public School, Tumbulgum Public School.
How walkable is Carool?
Carool has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Carool?
Carool is close to Glengarrie, Urliup, Upper Duroby, Piggabeen, Duroby.
What is the population of Carool?
The population of Carool is approximately 204 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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