Carrai at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
23.2k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Carrai.
The postcode for Carrai is 2440 (NSW).
Carrai (2440) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
Carrai has roughly 23,166 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Carrai 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 3 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carrai's population at 23,166, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
23,166
Median age
45
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)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$251/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
23,166
Median age: 45
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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 Carrai.
Local schools for Carrai
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Government School Catchment
Bellbrook Public School
Chandler Public School
Willawarrin Public School
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Frequently asked
About Carrai.
- What is the Carrai postcode?
- Carrai is in the 2440 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is Carrai?
- Carrai is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2440, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Carrai?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $251.
- What schools are in Carrai?
- There are 3 schools serving Carrai on this page, including Bellbrook Public School, Chandler Public School, Willawarrin Public School.
- How walkable is Carrai?
- Carrai has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Carrai?
- Carrai is close to Lower Creek, Comara, Willi Willi, Georges Creek, Toorooka.
- What is the population of Carrai?
- The population of Carrai is approximately 23,166 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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