Chaelundi at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
31.1k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Chaelundi.
The postcode for Chaelundi is 2460 (NSW).
Chaelundi (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Chaelundi has roughly 31,079 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by 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.
Chaelundi 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 3 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chaelundi's population at 31,079, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
31,079
Median age
45
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)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
31,079
Median age: 45
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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 Chaelundi.
Local schools for Chaelundi
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Government School Catchment
Dundurrabin Public School
Nymboida Public School
Hernani Public School
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Frequently asked
About Chaelundi.
- What is the Chaelundi postcode?
- Chaelundi is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Chaelundi?
- Chaelundi is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chaelundi?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Chaelundi?
- There are 3 schools serving Chaelundi on this page, including Dundurrabin Public School, Nymboida Public School, Hernani Public School.
- How walkable is Chaelundi?
- Chaelundi has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Chaelundi?
- Chaelundi is close to Dalmorton, The Gulf, Glen Nevis, Marengo, Clouds Creek.
- What is the population of Chaelundi?
- The population of Chaelundi is approximately 31,079 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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