Garthowen at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
169
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Garthowen.
The postcode for Garthowen is 2795 (NSW).
Garthowen (2795) sits in the Cabonne region of NSW.
Garthowen has roughly 169 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Garthowen 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Garthowen's population at 169, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
169
Median age
42
Family households
81%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
169
Median age: 42
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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
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Transport
Education
Schools in Garthowen.
Local schools for Garthowen
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Government School Catchment
Rockley Public School
Perthville Public School
Raglan Public School
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Frequently asked
About Garthowen.
- What is the Garthowen postcode?
- Garthowen is in the 2795 postcode, in NSW, in the Cabonne region.
- Where is Garthowen?
- Garthowen is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2795, in the Cabonne region.
- What is the average rent in Garthowen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Garthowen?
- There are 20 schools serving Garthowen on this page, including Rockley Public School, Perthville Public School, Raglan Public School.
- How walkable is Garthowen?
- Garthowen has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Garthowen?
- Garthowen is close to Tannas Mount, Charlton, Wisemans Creek, Oconnell, Fosters Valley.
- What is the population of Garthowen?
- The population of Garthowen is approximately 169 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
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