Caragabal, NSW 2810 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Caragabal is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2810, home to 174 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Forbes local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 291 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,286 /week
- Median personal income
- $742 /week
- Median family income
- $1,708 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Weddin
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $143 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $542
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Caragabal Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Caragabal Public School, Wyalong St
- 27 Railway St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 46 resolvable premises in Caragabal. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 140 across postcode 2810 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 49 violent offences, 27 theft, 19 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Caragabal?
Caragabal (NSW 2810) had 174 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Weddin local government area.
What is the median rent in Caragabal?
The median advertised rent in Caragabal is $143/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Caragabal?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Caragabal covering government sectors. Nearest include: Caragabal Public School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Caragabal?
Caragabal is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Caragabal?
Across postcode 2810, 140 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (49), theft (27), property damage (19). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Caragabal?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Caragabal centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
Additional sources for this profile: