Crawford River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
57
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Crawford River.
The postcode for Crawford River is 2423 (NSW).
Crawford River (2423) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Crawford River has roughly 57 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Crawford River 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 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Crawford River's population at 57, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (96% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
57
Median age
54
Family households
63%
Lone person
25%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
96%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
57
Median age: 54
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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 Crawford River.
Local schools for Crawford River
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Government School Catchment
Bulahdelah Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Crawford River.
- What is the Crawford River postcode?
- Crawford River is in the 2423 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Crawford River?
- Crawford River is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2423, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Crawford River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in Crawford River?
- There are 2 schools serving Crawford River on this page, including Bulahdelah Central School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is Crawford River?
- Crawford River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Crawford River?
- Crawford River is close to Bulahdelah, Girvan, Nerong, Bombah Point, Boolambayte.
- What is the population of Crawford River?
- The population of Crawford River is approximately 57 (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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