Culcairn, NSW 2660
Greater HumeAll suburbs in postcode 2660
Updated
Median house price
$350,000
-5.4% over the past year.
Median of 34 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Culcairn at a glance
- Median unit
- $162,000
- Weekly rent
- $430
- Houses
- Population
- 1,483
- Median age 44
Prices: Median of 34 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2660), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Culcairn
Houses change hands at $350,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (34 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $162,000, roughly 54% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-5.4%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -5.4%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $70,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Culcairn on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2660)
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What to know about Culcairn
Culcairn (2660) sits in the Greater Hume region of NSW. The median house here is $350,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -5.4% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
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.
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 32°C (hot), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 571 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Schools in Culcairn
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 40/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 69%
- Lone person
- 30%
- Owner occupied
- 76%
- Renter occupied
- 18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 6.39% (median rent $430/wk against a $350,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 6.39%
- On the $350,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -5.4%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
52 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 571 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 32.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 3.2°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Culcairn
- What is the median house price in Culcairn?
- The median house price in Culcairn, NSW 2660 is $350,000 (median of 34 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $162,000. Annual growth is -5.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Culcairn?
- A useful starting point is the Culcairn median house price of $350,000 (units $162,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Culcairn a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Culcairn is 6.4%: the median weekly house rent is $430 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2660), June 2026) against the median house price of $350,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 5.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Culcairn is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Culcairn postcode?
- Culcairn is in the 2660 postcode, in NSW, in the Greater Hume region.
- Where is Culcairn?
- Culcairn is a suburb in the Greater Hume area, NSW 2660.
- What is the average rent in Culcairn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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