Failford at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
748
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Failford.
The postcode for Failford is 2430 (NSW).
Failford (2430) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Failford has roughly 748 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.
Failford 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 2 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Failford's population at 748, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
748
Median age
58
Family households
74%
Lone person
24%
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)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
748
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
31
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
Education
Schools in Failford.
Local schools for Failford
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Government School Catchment
Nabiac Public School
Great Lakes College Senior Campus
Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus
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Frequently asked
About Failford.
- What is the Failford postcode?
- Failford is in the 2430 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Failford?
- Failford is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2430, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Failford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Failford?
- There are 3 schools serving Failford on this page, including Nabiac Public School, Great Lakes College Senior Campus, Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus.
- How walkable is Failford?
- Failford has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Failford?
- Failford is close to Possum Brush, Darawank, Nabiac, Rainbow Flat, Hallidays Point.
- What is the population of Failford?
- The population of Failford is approximately 748 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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