Cavan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
37
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Cavan.
The postcode for Cavan is 2582 (NSW).
Cavan (2582) sits in the Hilltops region of NSW.
Cavan has roughly 37 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Cavan 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cavan's population at 37, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
37
Median age
50
Family households
67%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
37
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cavan.
Local schools for Cavan
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Government School Catchment
Murrumbateman Public School
Wee Jasper Public School
Berinba Public School
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Frequently asked
About Cavan.
- What is the Cavan postcode?
- Cavan is in the 2582 postcode, in NSW, in the Hilltops region.
- Where is Cavan?
- Cavan is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2582, in the Hilltops region.
- What is the average rent in Cavan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Cavan?
- There are 20 schools serving Cavan on this page, including Murrumbateman Public School, Wee Jasper Public School, Berinba Public School.
- How walkable is Cavan?
- Cavan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cavan?
- Cavan is close to Boambolo, Narrangullen, Jeir, Dog Trap Crossing, Mullion.
- What is the population of Cavan?
- The population of Cavan is approximately 37 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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