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Carrick

NSW 2580 • New South Wales

164
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
84.46 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-RuralQuiet
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About Carrick

Carrick is a locality in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated within the Goulburn Mulwaree Council area approximately 20 kilometres east of Goulburn and 184 kilometres south-west of Sydney. Perched at an elevation of 668 metres, the locality covers around 84.5 square kilometres of open tablelands country on the northern side of the Hume Highway. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 164, reflecting its character as a sparsely settled rural locality.

Carrick and its surrounds are typical of the Southern Tablelands pastoral landscape, with sheep grazing and mixed farming across broad, elevated plains. The locality is conveniently placed near the Hume Highway, providing easy access to Goulburn's services including schools, hospitals, shopping, and transport connections. The nearby town of Marulan to the east and the regional city of Goulburn to the west serve as the main service hubs for residents of this quiet tablelands locality.

Carrick falls under postcode 2580 and is governed by the Goulburn Mulwaree Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2580
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Goulburn Mulwaree
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.71°, 149.91°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
84.46 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2580

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2580, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,824
Median 2023–24
$58,066
▲ 21.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$68,854

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2580; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Goulburn
20 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus services — Goulburn Approx 20–25 min by car

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
184 km
By Train
Nearest station: Goulburn (20km). Trains from Goulburn to Sydney Central take approx 2 hrs on the Main South Line
By Car (Peak)
2 hr–2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 50 min–2 hr 10 min

🛣️ Situated near the Hume Highway, providing good road access north to Sydney and south to Canberra and Melbourne. Goulburn is the main regional hub.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Carrick is a dispersed rural locality with no village centre; a car is required for all services and daily errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
164
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Goulburn Mulwaree Local Government Area, which contains Carrick. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
166.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
166.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 5.8%
Non-DV assault
552.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
259.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.1%
View all 62 offence types for Goulburn Mulwaree →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carrick known for? +

Carrick is known as a quiet pastoral locality on the NSW Southern Tablelands, situated near the Hume Highway east of Goulburn. The broad, elevated tablelands countryside is typical of this sheep-grazing and mixed-farming region.

How far is Carrick from Sydney? +

Carrick is approximately 184 kilometres south-west of Sydney, making it roughly a 2 hour drive via the Hume Highway. Goulburn, the nearest major town, is about 20 kilometres to the west.

Does Carrick have public transport? +

Carrick has no public transport services. The nearest train station is Goulburn, approximately 20 kilometres west, which is served by the Main South Line with regular services to Sydney Central and southbound towards Melbourne and Canberra. A car is essential for residents.

What is the population of Carrick? +

According to the 2021 Census, Carrick has a population of 164 people across approximately 84.5 square kilometres of tablelands country. It is a small, sparsely settled locality within the Goulburn Mulwaree Council area.

Is Carrick a good place to live? +

Carrick suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle on the NSW Southern Tablelands with good highway access. Its proximity to Goulburn means residents can access schools, hospitals, and shopping with a short drive, while enjoying the wide open tablelands landscape at a more affordable price point than properties closer to Canberra or Sydney.

What is the postcode for Carrick? +

The postcode for Carrick, New South Wales is 2580, shared with Goulburn and surrounding localities.

Is Carrick a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Carrick is part of the Goulburn Mulwaree LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.