Culcairn at a glance
Walk score
40
Car dependent
Population
1,483
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Culcairn.
The postcode for Culcairn is 2660 (NSW).
Culcairn (2660) sits in the Greater Hume region of NSW.
Culcairn has roughly 1,483 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Culcairn scores 40/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Culcairn's population at 1,483, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,483
Median age
44
Family households
69%
Lone person
30%
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)
$203/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
1,483
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
94
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.
40
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 Culcairn.
Local schools for Culcairn
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Government School Catchment
Culcairn Public School
Billabong High School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Culcairn.
- What is the Culcairn postcode?
- Culcairn is in the 2660 postcode, in NSW, in the Greater Hume region.
- Where is Culcairn?
- Culcairn is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2660, in the Greater Hume region.
- What is the average rent in Culcairn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $203, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Culcairn?
- There are 3 schools serving Culcairn on this page, including Culcairn Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, Billabong High School.
- How walkable is Culcairn?
- Culcairn has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Culcairn?
- Culcairn is close to Carnsdale, Morven, Walla Walla, Mountain Creek, Henty.
- What is the population of Culcairn?
- The population of Culcairn is approximately 1,483 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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