Carwell at a glance
Population
28
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Carwell.
The postcode for Carwell is 2849 (NSW).
Carwell (2849) sits in the Singleton region of NSW.
Carwell has roughly 28 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carwell's population at 28, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (108% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (92% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
28
Median age
54
Family households
92%
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)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$215/wk
Owner occupied
108%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
28
Median age: 54
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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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Carwell.
Local schools for Carwell
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Government School Catchment
Kandos High School
Kandos Public School
Rylstone Public School
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Frequently asked
About Carwell.
- What is the Carwell postcode?
- Carwell is in the 2849 postcode, in NSW, in the Singleton Council region.
- Where is Carwell?
- Carwell is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2849, in the Singleton Council region.
- What is the average rent in Carwell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $215.
- What schools are in Carwell?
- There are 3 schools serving Carwell on this page, including Kandos High School, Kandos Public School, Rylstone Public School.
- What suburbs are near Carwell?
- Carwell is close to Kandos, Rylstone, Charbon, Pinnacle Swamp, Dungeree.
- What is the population of Carwell?
- The population of Carwell is approximately 28 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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