Howell at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
31
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Howell.
The postcode for Howell is 2360 (NSW).
Howell (2360) sits in the Gwydir region of NSW.
Howell has roughly 31 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Howell 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Howell's population at 31, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
31
Median age
52
Family households
60%
Lone person
–
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)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$28/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
31
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
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Education
Schools in Howell.
Local schools for Howell
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Government School Catchment
Gilgai Public School
Tingha Public School
Ross Hill Public School
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Frequently asked
About Howell.
- What is the Howell postcode?
- Howell is in the 2360 postcode, in NSW, in the Gwydir region.
- Where is Howell?
- Howell is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2360, in the Gwydir region.
- What is the average rent in Howell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $28.
- What schools are in Howell?
- There are 8 schools serving Howell on this page, including Gilgai Public School, Tingha Public School, Holy Trinity School.
- How walkable is Howell?
- Howell has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Howell?
- Howell is close to Stanborough, Gilgai, Old Mill, Auburn Vale, Stannifer.
- What is the population of Howell?
- The population of Howell is approximately 31 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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