Upper Karuah River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3
Median age 72
The brief
What to know about Upper Karuah River.
The postcode for Upper Karuah River is 2415 (NSW).
Upper Karuah River (2415) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Upper Karuah River has roughly 3 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by 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.
Upper Karuah 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Karuah River's population at 3, with a median age of 72. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
3
Median age
72
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3
Median age: 72
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Upper Karuah River.
Local schools for Upper Karuah River
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Government School Catchment
Stratford Public School
Stroud Road Public School
Dungog High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Upper Karuah River.
- What is the Upper Karuah River postcode?
- Upper Karuah River is in the 2415 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Upper Karuah River?
- Upper Karuah River is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2415, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Karuah River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in Upper Karuah River?
- There are 13 schools serving Upper Karuah River on this page, including Stratford Public School, Stroud Road Public School, Dungog High School.
- How walkable is Upper Karuah River?
- Upper Karuah River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Karuah River?
- Upper Karuah River is close to Main Creek, Bandon Grove, Weismantels, Monkerai, Dusodie.
- What is the population of Upper Karuah River?
- The population of Upper Karuah River is approximately 3 (2021 Census). The median age is 72.
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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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