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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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
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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
10
Median age: 42
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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
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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.
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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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