Charbon at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
91
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Charbon.
The postcode for Charbon is 2848 (NSW).
Charbon (2848) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Charbon has roughly 91 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Charbon 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Charbon's population at 91, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (49%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
91
Median age
50
Family households
54%
Lone person
49%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
91
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Charbon.
Local schools for Charbon
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Government School Catchment
Kandos Public School
Kandos High School
Rylstone Public School
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Frequently asked
About Charbon.
- What is the Charbon postcode?
- Charbon is in the 2848 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Charbon?
- Charbon is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2848, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Charbon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Charbon?
- There are 3 schools serving Charbon on this page, including Kandos Public School, Kandos High School, Rylstone Public School.
- How walkable is Charbon?
- Charbon has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Charbon?
- Charbon is close to Kandos, Clandulla, Carwell, Dabee, Brogans Creek.
- What is the population of Charbon?
- The population of Charbon is approximately 91 (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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