Mole River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
89
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Mole River.
The postcode for Mole River is 2372 (NSW).
Mole River (2372) sits in the Tenterfield region of NSW.
Mole River has roughly 89 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mole River 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, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mole River's population at 89, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% 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, 50% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
89
Median age
61
Family households
60%
Lone person
50%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
89
Median age: 61
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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 Mole River.
Local schools for Mole River
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Government School Catchment
Jennings Public School
Tenterfield High School
Wallangarra State School
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Frequently asked
About Mole River.
- What is the Mole River postcode?
- Mole River is in the 2372 postcode, in NSW, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- Where is Mole River?
- Mole River is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2372, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mole River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Mole River?
- There are 7 schools serving Mole River on this page, including Jennings Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, Tenterfield High School.
- How walkable is Mole River?
- Mole River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mole River?
- Mole River is close to Back Creek, Back Creek, Silent Grove, Woodside, Woodside.
- What is the population of Mole River?
- The population of Mole River is approximately 89 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.
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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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