Caroona at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
196
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Caroona.
The postcode for Caroona is 2343 (NSW).
Caroona (2343) sits in the Gunnedah region of NSW.
Caroona has roughly 196 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Caroona scores 6/100 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Caroona's population at 196, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (34% own, 56% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
196
Median age
40
Family households
69%
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)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$189/wk
Owner occupied
34%
Renter occupied
56%
At a deeper level
196
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
18
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.
6
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 Caroona.
Local schools for Caroona
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Government School Catchment
Walhallow Public School
Spring Ridge Public School
Werris Creek Public School
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Frequently asked
About Caroona.
- What is the Caroona postcode?
- Caroona is in the 2343 postcode, in NSW, in the Gunnedah region.
- Where is Caroona?
- Caroona is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2343, in the Gunnedah region.
- What is the average rent in Caroona?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $189.
- What schools are in Caroona?
- There are 9 schools serving Caroona on this page, including Walhallow Public School, Spring Ridge Public School, Werris Creek Public School.
- How walkable is Caroona?
- Caroona has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Caroona?
- Caroona is close to Pine Ridge, Breeza, Werris Creek, Spring Ridge, Borambil.
- What is the population of Caroona?
- The population of Caroona is approximately 196 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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