Cabonne
Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
433
Median age 20
The brief
What to know about Charles Sturt University.
Charles Sturt University (2795) sits in the Cabonne region of NSW.
Charles Sturt University has roughly 433 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Charles Sturt University scores 4/100 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Charles Sturt University's population at 433, with a median age of 20. That sits as a young, transient demographic.
Population
433
Median age
20
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)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
433
Median age: 20
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Safety
Crime and safety.
24
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.
4
10
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Charles Sturt University.
Local schools for Charles Sturt University
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Carenne School
Bathurst South Public School
Bathurst Public School
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Frequently asked
About Charles Sturt University.
- What is the Charles Sturt University postcode?
- Charles Sturt University is in the 2795 postcode, in NSW, in the Cabonne region.
- What is the average rent in Charles Sturt University?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Charles Sturt University?
- There are 18 schools serving Charles Sturt University on this page, including Carenne School, Bathurst South Public School, St Stanislaus' College.
- How walkable is Charles Sturt University?
- Charles Sturt University has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 70.
- What suburbs are near Charles Sturt University?
- Charles Sturt University is close to Mitchell, South Bathurst, Bathurst, West Bathurst, Bathurst West.
- What is the population of Charles Sturt University?
- Charles Sturt University has approximately 433 residents. The median age is 20.
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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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