Mount Russell at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

111

Median age 46

The brief

What to know about Mount Russell.

The postcode for Mount Russell is 2360 (NSW).

Mount Russell (2360) sits in the Gwydir region of NSW.

Mount Russell has roughly 111 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.

Mount Russell 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Mount Russell's population at 111, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

111

Median age

46

Family households

68%

Lone person

18%

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)

$270/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$250/wk

Owner occupied

82%

Renter occupied

14%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

111

Median age: 46

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

6

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft3 (50.0%)
Assault1 (16.7%)
Disorderly conduct1 (16.7%)
Blackmail and extortion1 (16.7%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Mount Russell.

Local schools for Mount Russell

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Government School Catchment

Delungra Public School

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Gum Flat Public School

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Ross Hill Public School

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Frequently asked

About Mount Russell.

What is the Mount Russell postcode?
Mount Russell is in the 2360 postcode, in NSW, in the Gwydir region.
Where is Mount Russell?
Mount Russell is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2360, in the Gwydir region.
What is the average rent in Mount Russell?
The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $250.
What schools are in Mount Russell?
There are 4 schools serving Mount Russell on this page, including Delungra Public School, Gum Flat Public School, Ross Hill Public School.
How walkable is Mount Russell?
Mount Russell has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Mount Russell?
Mount Russell is close to Little Plain, Rob Roy, Oakwood, Gum Flat, Delungra.
What is the population of Mount Russell?
The population of Mount Russell is approximately 111 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.

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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