Carcoar, NSW 2791 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Carcoar is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2791, home to 271 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Blayney local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 191 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 271
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $1,187 /week
- Median personal income
- $662 /week
- Median family income
- $2,021 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- Local government area
- Blayney
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $195 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Carcoar Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Icely St Opp Belubula St
- Carcoar Post Office, Belubula St
- Icely St At Belubula St
- Coombing St At Rodd St
- Brady Rd Opp Carcoar Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 6 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.5% of the 203 resolvable premises in Carcoar. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 97.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 13 across postcode 2791 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 43% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5 other offences, 3 violent offences, 3 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Carcoar?
Carcoar (NSW 2791) had 271 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Blayney local government area.
What is the median rent in Carcoar?
The median advertised rent in Carcoar is $195/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Carcoar?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Carcoar covering government sectors. Nearest include: Carcoar Public School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Carcoar?
Carcoar is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Carcoar?
Across postcode 2791, 13 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were other (5), violent (3), property damage (3). 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 Carcoar?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Carcoar centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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.
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