Shellharbour City Council

Carrington Falls

NSW2577

Carrington Falls at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

32

Median age 56

The brief

What to know about Carrington Falls.

The postcode for Carrington Falls is 2577 (NSW).

Carrington Falls (2577) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.

Carrington Falls has roughly 32 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Carrington Falls 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 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Carrington Falls's population at 32, with a median age of 56. 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. The household mix skews family-dominated (109% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

32

Median age

56

Family households

109%

Lone person

36%

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)

$400/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$550/wk

Owner occupied

100%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

32

Median age: 56

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

1

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Intimidation, stalking and harassment1 (100.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

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 Carrington Falls.

Local schools for Carrington Falls

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Government School Catchment

Robertson Public School

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Jamberoo Public School

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Tullimbar Public School

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Frequently asked

About Carrington Falls.

What is the Carrington Falls postcode?
Carrington Falls is in the 2577 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
Where is Carrington Falls?
Carrington Falls is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2577, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
What is the average rent in Carrington Falls?
The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $550.
What schools are in Carrington Falls?
There are 20 schools serving Carrington Falls on this page, including Robertson Public School, Jamberoo Public School, Tullimbar Public School.
How walkable is Carrington Falls?
Carrington Falls has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Carrington Falls?
Carrington Falls is close to Budderoo, Pheasant Ground, Knights Hill, Brogers Creek, Barren Grounds.
What is the population of Carrington Falls?
The population of Carrington Falls is approximately 32 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.

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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