Craven at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
104
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Craven.
The postcode for Craven is 2422 (NSW).
Craven (2422) sits in the Walcha region of NSW.
Craven has roughly 104 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Craven 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Craven's population at 104, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 55% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
104
Median age
54
Family households
70%
Lone person
20%
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)
$275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$265/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
55%
At a deeper level
104
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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
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Education
Schools in Craven.
Local schools for Craven
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Government School Catchment
Stratford Public School
Gloucester High School
Gloucester Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Craven.
- What is the Craven postcode?
- Craven is in the 2422 postcode, in NSW, in the Walcha region.
- Where is Craven?
- Craven is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2422, in the Walcha region.
- What is the average rent in Craven?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $265.
- What schools are in Craven?
- There are 5 schools serving Craven on this page, including Stratford Public School, Gloucester High School, Gloucester Public School.
- How walkable is Craven?
- Craven has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Craven?
- Craven is close to Stratford, Wards River, Forbesdale, Faulkland, Terreel.
- What is the population of Craven?
- The population of Craven is approximately 104 (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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