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Culcairn

NSW 2660 • Rest of NSW

1,483
Population (2021)
$60,996
Median Household Income
321.63 km²
Area
$220/wk
Median Rent
RuralAffordableHistoric

About Culcairn

Culcairn is a small country town in the south-east Murray region of New South Wales, located on the Olympic Highway between Albury and Wagga Wagga within the Greater Hume Shire. Sitting at an elevation of around 215 metres on the undulating western slopes of the Great Dividing Range, the town is 514 kilometres south-west of Sydney and 53 kilometres north of Albury. At the 2021 Census, Culcairn had a population of 1,483 residents. The town serves as an important local supply and service centre for surrounding rural communities including Henty, Gerogery, and Walla Walla.

Culcairn offers a relaxed rural lifestyle anchored by agriculture, particularly cereal cropping and wool production. The town's median weekly rent of around $220 makes it one of the more affordable communities in regional New South Wales. Residents enjoy a strong community spirit, with local schools, sporting clubs, and a main street lined with essential services. The median age of 44 reflects a settled population with strong roots in the land. Albury–Wodonga's larger retail and medical facilities are just an hour's drive south, giving Culcairn residents access to regional services without sacrificing a quieter country life.

Culcairn falls under postcode 2660 and is governed by Greater Hume Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Albury electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2660
Urban Area
Upper Murray
LGA / Council
Greater Hume Shire
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Albury
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.69°, 147.00°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
321.63 km²
Elevation
210m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Culcairn for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$350K
38 sales · ▼ 5.4% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$220
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,000
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
44 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.1%

14 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Henty Railway Station
20 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coaches — Albury / Wagga Wagga ~45–90 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
514 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink to Sydney approx 7–8 h (change at Albury)
By Car (Peak)
5 h 30 min via Hume Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 h via Hume Highway

🛣️ Melbourne CBD approx 3 h 45 min drive; Albury 53 km south

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Compact town centre with most services walkable; a car needed for out-of-town trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Culcairn, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Culcairn Railway Station and yard group
Main Southern railway, Culcairn • SHR #01126

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
120.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
164 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
129.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
120.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Greater Hume Shire →

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

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,473
Census 2021
1,483
▲ 0.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$28,496
Personal Income 2021
$32,396
▲ 13.7% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$32,396 / yr
$623/wk
Household
$60,996 / yr
$1173/wk
Family
$78,780 / yr
$1515/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,243
Born Overseas 135

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 28
  • 2. New Zealand 25
  • 3. India 12
  • 4. Fiji 9
  • 5. Netherlands 8
  • 6. Croatia 5
  • 7. Germany 5
  • 8. Ireland 5
  • 9. Philippines 5
  • 10. South Africa 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 677
English 566
Scottish 190
Irish 143
German 138
Australian Aboriginal 71
Dutch 17
Italian 13
Polish 11
Indian 9

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,075
Both parents born in Australia
177
Both parents born overseas
124
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
60.0%
No Religion
31.0%
Hinduism
0.8%
Buddhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
78 (5.3%)
5-14 years
234 (15.8%)
15-19 years
109 (7.3%)
20-24 years
60 (4.0%)
25-34 years
101 (6.8%)
35-44 years
175 (11.8%)
45-54 years
161 (10.9%)
55-64 years
175 (11.8%)
65-74 years
219 (14.8%)
75-84 years
130 (8.8%)
85+ years
30 (2.0%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Culcairn from Albury? +

Culcairn is approximately 53 kilometres north of Albury, about a 40-minute drive via the Olympic Highway.

What LGA is Culcairn in? +

Culcairn is in the Greater Hume Shire local government area in New South Wales.

What is the median rent in Culcairn? +

According to the 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Culcairn is approximately $220, making it very affordable by regional NSW standards.

What train services are near Culcairn? +

Culcairn itself does not have a train station. The nearest rail access is at Henty, about 20 km away, on the Sydney–Melbourne Main Southern Railway, with NSW TrainLink coach connections serving the area.

What is the population of Culcairn? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 1,483 people in Culcairn.

What is the average income in Culcairn? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Culcairn is about $623 per week (around $32,400 per year). The median household income is $1,173 per week and the median family income is $1,515 per week.

What is the median house price in Culcairn? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $350,000, down 5.4% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Culcairn? +

The median age in Culcairn is 44. The largest age group is 5–14 (234 residents, around 16%). Around 28% of residents are under 20 and about 26% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Culcairn a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Culcairn is part of the Greater Hume Shire 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.

How much is rent in Culcairn? +

In Culcairn, the median weekly rent is $220, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,000 (2021 Census).