North Star at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
214
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about North Star.
The postcode for North Star is 2408 (NSW).
North Star (2408) sits in the Gwydir region of NSW.
North Star has roughly 214 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
North Star scores 10/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Star's population at 214, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (38% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
214
Median age
38
Family households
72%
Lone person
31%
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)
$140/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$140/wk
Owner occupied
38%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
214
Median age: 38
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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.
10
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 North Star.
Local schools for North Star
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Government School Catchment
North Star Public School
Croppa Creek Public School
Tulloona Public School
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Frequently asked
About North Star.
- What is the North Star postcode?
- North Star is in the 2408 postcode, in NSW, in the Gwydir region.
- Where is North Star?
- North Star is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2408, in the Gwydir region.
- What is the average rent in North Star?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $140, for units it's $140.
- What schools are in North Star?
- There are 6 schools serving North Star on this page, including North Star Public School, Croppa Creek Public School, Tulloona Public School.
- How walkable is North Star?
- North Star has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near North Star?
- North Star is close to Mungle, Yallaroi, Croppa Creek, Blue Nobby, Boonal.
- What is the population of North Star?
- The population of North Star is approximately 214 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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