Richmond Valley Council
Carrs Island
Carrs Island at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
10
Median age 42
About
Welcome to Carrs Island.
Carrs Island (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $286,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Carrs Island has roughly 10 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $286,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $57,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Carrs Island on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$286,000
$205,920
10
Median age: 42
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.45% (median rent $300/wk against a $286,000 price tag). Units yield 9.09% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading5.45%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading9.09%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202650%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carrs Island's population at 10, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over.
Population
10
Median age
42
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Carrs Island 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 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Carrs Island.
Local schools for Carrs Island
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Westlawn Public School
Grafton High School
Grafton Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Carrs Island.
- What is the median house price in Carrs Island?
- The median house price in Carrs Island, NSW 2460 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Carrs Island postcode?
- Carrs Island is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Carrs Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Carrs Island?
- There are 12 schools serving Carrs Island on this page, including Westlawn Public School, St Mary's Primary School, Grafton High School.
- How walkable is Carrs Island?
- Carrs Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Carrs Island?
- Carrs Island is close to Carrs Creek, Waterview, Carrs Peninsular, Grafton, Grafton West.
- What is the population of Carrs Island?
- Carrs Island has approximately 10 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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