Garah at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
291
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Garah.
The postcode for Garah is 2405 (NSW).
Garah (2405) sits in the Moree Plains region of NSW.
Garah has roughly 291 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Garah 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 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Garah's population at 291, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
291
Median age
44
Family households
67%
Lone person
34%
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)
$173/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
291
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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 Garah.
Local schools for Garah
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Government School Catchment
Garah Public School
Boomi Public School
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Frequently asked
About Garah.
- What is the Garah postcode?
- Garah is in the 2405 postcode, in NSW, in the Moree Plains Shire Council region.
- Where is Garah?
- Garah is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2405, in the Moree Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Garah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $173, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Garah?
- There are 2 schools serving Garah on this page, including Garah Public School, Boomi Public School.
- How walkable is Garah?
- Garah has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Garah?
- Garah is close to Ashley, Boomi, Tulloona, Tikitere, Yarraman.
- What is the population of Garah?
- The population of Garah is approximately 291 (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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