Walcha
Rawdon Island
Rawdon Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
142
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Rawdon Island.
Rawdon Island (2446) sits in the Walcha region of NSW.
Rawdon Island has roughly 142 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rawdon Island 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rawdon Island's population at 142, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (97% family households, 8% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
142
Median age
38
Family households
97%
Lone person
8%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$475/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
142
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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 Rawdon Island.
Local schools for Rawdon Island
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wauchope High School
Wauchope Public School
Telegraph Point Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Rawdon Island.
- What is the Rawdon Island postcode?
- Rawdon Island is in the 2446 postcode, in NSW, in the Walcha region.
- What is the average rent in Rawdon Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $475.
- What schools are in Rawdon Island?
- There are 7 schools serving Rawdon Island on this page, including St Joseph's Regional College, Wauchope High School, Wauchope Public School.
- How walkable is Rawdon Island?
- Rawdon Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rawdon Island?
- Rawdon Island is close to Sancrox, Pembrooke, Redbank, Blackmans Point, Fernbank Creek.
- What is the population of Rawdon Island?
- Rawdon Island has approximately 142 residents. 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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