Culcairn

NSW 2660 · Greater Hume Shire

1,483 (2021) → 1,595 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the Greater Hume Shire local government area (est. 11,900 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,483

Population

$365K

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Culcairn is a high growth suburb in Greater Hume Shire, NSW 2660, about 432km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $365K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 260km inland. Culcairn has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 54/100.

432.0 km

To Sydney CBD

259.6 km

To coast

$370/wk

Median rent (house)

2.3 km

To nearest station

Demographics

1,483

Population

Median age

2.5

Avg household

Age distribution

Greater Hume Shire LGA population (est. 2025)11,900

Median household income (weekly)$1,173

vs NSW median-36.6%

Bachelor degree or higher19.9%

Born in Australia83.8%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse538 / 0 / 16

Top countries of birth: England (1.89%), New Zealand (1.69%), India (0.81%), Fiji (0.61%), Netherlands (0.54%)

Top languages: Japan (0.34%), Polish (0.34%), Punjabi (0.27%), Spanish (0.2%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$365K-3.5%

Median house (2025)

Data not available

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$370 / $325 wk

Rental yield (house)5.3%

Days on market (house)38 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling135/100k

Steal from dwelling270/100k

Motor vehicle theft202/100k

Domestic assault674/100k

Robbery0/100k

Non-domestic assault135/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 94 (all categories, latest year)6,339 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

Within 10km3 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 976 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1019
Billabong High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 960
Culcairn Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 950

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

2Train

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationCulcairn (2.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

31.0°C

Summer max

13.0°C

Winter max

700mm

Rainfall/yr

7.5h

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets

22 in suburbCafes/Rest.

44 in suburbParks

22 in suburbPlaygrounds

33 in suburbPools

11 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

00 in suburbGPs

11 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

11 in suburbLibraries

2020 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalCulcairn Multi-Purpose Service (2.6 km)

Nearest vet33.1 km

Nearest airportAlbury (44.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

Pubs & Hotels

Bars

Clubs RSL/Leagues

Dining & Licensed

Licensed venues per 1,000 residents2.02

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

Long Day Care

OSHC

Total services2

Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated

Services per 1,000 residents1.35

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth

Annual growth rate1.84%

Projected population 20411,982

Projected households 2041746

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Greater Hume Shire

Morven (Greater Hume Shire)Data not available0transport Henty$505K64transport Walla Walla$520K0transport Mountain CreekData not available0transport Gerogery$880K0transport Alma ParkData not available0transport

Compare Culcairn with another suburb

Compare two suburbs

Culcairn

Frequently asked questions about Culcairn

Is Culcairn safe?

Culcairn has a residential safety score of 54/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,339 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Culcairn?

In Culcairn, the median house price is $365K. Median weekly house rent is $370.

How far is Culcairn from Sydney CBD?

Culcairn is about 432.0 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Culcairn?

Culcairn has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 976 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Culcairn?

Culcairn has a transport score of 64/100, including 2 train stations.