Richmond Valley Council

Carrs Island

NSW2460

Carrs Island at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

10

Median age 42

The brief

What to know about Carrs Island.

The postcode for Carrs Island is 2460 (NSW).

Carrs Island (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.

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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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.

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

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$360/wk

Owner occupied

50%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

10

Median age: 42

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

2

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Assault2 (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

15

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Carrs Island.

Local schools for Carrs Island

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Government School Catchment

Westlawn Public School

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Grafton High School

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Grafton Public School

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Frequently asked

About Carrs Island.

What is the Carrs Island postcode?
Carrs Island is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
Where is Carrs Island?
Carrs Island is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, 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?
The population of Carrs Island is approximately 10 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.

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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