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Eungai Rail

NSW 2441 • New South Wales

208
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
10.09 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietCar-DependentPastoral
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About Eungai Rail

Eungai Rail is a small rural locality on the mid-North Coast of New South Wales, situated within the Nambucca Valley Council area and lying roughly halfway between Kempsey (approximately 20 kilometres to the south) and Macksville. The locality covers just over 10 square kilometres of gently rolling pastoral land, with the 2021 Census recording a population of 208 residents across around 78 dwellings. Its name reflects its historical connection to the North Coast railway line, with the wider Eungai district comprising two localities — Eungai Rail and Eungai Creek — sharing the same postcode.

Day-to-day services and amenities are accessed in Macksville or Kempsey, both a short drive away along the Pacific Highway corridor, while Nambucca Heads offers coastal beaches roughly 25 kilometres to the east. The surrounding Nambucca Valley landscape of farmland, bushland, and creek country gives Eungai Rail a quiet, unhurried character suited to those seeking affordable rural living on the New South Wales mid-North Coast. Community ties remain strong in this small locality, which sits within the Lyne federal electorate.

Eungai Rail falls under postcode 2441 and is governed by the Nambucca Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyne, while state elections fall under the Oxley electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2441
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Nambucca Valley
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Oxley
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.82°, 152.83°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
10.09 km²
Population Density
21 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2441

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2441 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$43,578
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,227

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2441; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Busways Mid North Coast services — Kempsey / Macksville (Pacific Highway corridor) Varies — limited services

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
430 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Kempsey or Macksville for intercity coach/XPT services
By Car (Peak)
approx. 5 hours to Sydney CBD
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx. 4.5 hours to Sydney CBD

🛣️ Car is essential. Pacific Highway provides the main corridor north and south.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A small rural locality with no local shops or services; a car is required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
208
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
266.8 / 100k
2yr Down 41.1% 10yr Down 5.1%
Motor vehicle theft
314.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.1%
Non-DV assault
538.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 2.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
490.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Nambucca Valley →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eungai Rail known for? +

Eungai Rail takes its name from its historical connection to the North Coast railway line. It is a quiet pastoral locality in the Nambucca Valley, known for its rural character and location roughly midway between Kempsey and Macksville on the New South Wales mid-North Coast.

How far is Eungai Rail from the nearest major town? +

Eungai Rail is approximately 20 kilometres south of Macksville and a similar distance north of Kempsey, both accessible via the Pacific Highway. The closest coastal centre is Nambucca Heads, around 25 kilometres away.

Does Eungai Rail have public transport? +

Public transport is very limited in Eungai Rail. There is no railway station in the locality; the nearest rail access is via Macksville or Kempsey. A car is essential for residents.

What is the population of Eungai Rail? +

According to the 2021 Census, Eungai Rail has a population of approximately 208 residents, making it a very small rural locality with around 78 dwellings.

Is Eungai Rail a good place to live? +

Eungai Rail suits those who value peaceful rural living, affordable land, and the natural scenery of the Nambucca Valley. It is best suited to residents who are self-sufficient with transport and do not require proximity to urban services.

What is the postcode for Eungai Rail? +

The postcode for Eungai Rail is 2441, which it shares with the neighbouring locality of Eungai Creek.

Is Eungai Rail a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Eungai Rail is part of the Nambucca Valley 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.