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The median house price in Culcairn is $435k. House values have moved 10.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Culcairn has an estimated 1,589 residents, up from 1,483 at the 2021 Census — a change of 106 people, or 7.1%. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 73.0% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of February 2026, the estimated population of Culcairn is around 1,589. This reflects an increase of 106 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,483. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1,484 in June 2024, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional five validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4.9 persons per square kilometer. Culcairn's growth rate of 7.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of NSW's rate of 5.9%.
Interstate migration contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of locations outside capital cities, with Culcairn expected to increase by 361 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 16.1% over the 17 years.
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Culcairn had 3 dwelling approvals annually from 2016 to 2020, totalling 16 dwellings. This low development level reflects its rural nature and specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly influence annual growth statistics. Culcairn has less construction activity than Rest of NSW and is below national averages. Recent development comprised entirely detached houses, maintaining the area's rural nature. There were an estimated 388 people per dwelling approval in Culcairn, indicating its quiet development environment. By 2041, Culcairn is expected to grow by 256 residents according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate.
If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Culcairn
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Culcairn. A further 66 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.48 billion. 17 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects likely affecting the region. Key projects are Kinvara Residential Estate, Culcairn Heights Stage 1 Residential Subdivision, Culcairn Solar Farm, and Walla Walla Solar Farm. The following list details those most relevant.
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Kinvara Residential Estate
A residential subdivision by Greater Hume Council offering 24 allotments in Stage 1. Lots range in size from 1,000my to 2,237my. Civil works commenced in February 2024, and lots are expected to be ready for sale in late 2025.
Culcairn Heights Stage 1 Residential Subdivision
A residential subdivision project by Greater Hume Council, approved for 28 residential lots within the township of Culcairn. Works notifications were issued in 2023, indicating progression towards construction.
Culcairn Solar Farm
A 440 MWp (350 MW AC) renewable electricity project developed by Neoen Australia, featuring solar arrays and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with a capacity of 904 MWh. It is expected to generate more than 800,000 MWh of clean electricity annually, sufficient to power 160,000 homes. Construction began in 2023, with commissioning starting in 2025, and full operation expected by 2026. The project will provide AUD 10 million in community benefits over its lifetime, including up to $150,000 per annum for local initiatives.It is located on rural land, approximately 4km southeast of Culcairn, creating up to 400 construction jobs.
Walla Walla Solar Farm
The Walla Walla Solar Farm is a 353 MW dc Solar PV project. It is FRV's fourth solar development project in NSW and has received Development Approval from the NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) in 2020. The project supplies clean energy to up to 90,000 NSW homes and businesses and is considered a State Significant Development. It began generating power in November 2024 and has a 15-year PPA with Microsoft.
Jindera Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Development of a 250 MW / 500 MWh grid-scale battery energy storage system at 204 Ortlipp Road, Glenellen NSW, connecting to Transgrid's Jindera 330/132 kV substation. The project is proposed by Gransolar Development Australia (GDA) and progressed through EIS preparation and public exhibition under SSD-68815961. As of early 2026, the Response to Submissions has been lodged and the project is entering formal assessment by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. Project determination is anticipated in mid-2026.Construction is expected to take approximately 18 months once approved, with the facility designed to operate for 15 to 25 years supporting grid reliability and renewable energy integration in the Greater Hume region.
Jindera Solar Farm
A 120 MW (AC) solar farm covering approximately 327 hectares, designed to generate around 275,000 MWh per year, sufficient to power 46,000 Australian homes. The project includes 400,000 solar panels on single-axis tracking systems, an operations and maintenance building, internal access tracks, inverter/transformer units, an electrical substation, and associated electrical infrastructure. It also incorporates pollinator-friendly native vegetation planting for visual screening. The project is expected to have a lifespan of 30 years and supported 200 jobs during construction, with 2-3 full-time positions during operation.It contributed $1.7 million to the Hume Shire Council.
Mitchell Street Development
14 lot residential subdivision on a 1.4ha site near the corner of Creek St and Mitchell St, creating lots approx 601m2 to 1,132m2. Development consent was granted by Greater Hume Council in June 2019 with conditions including servicing and contributions. The site sold in April 2022; current marketing and enquiries are handled by Nordcon Land.
Heritage Park - Jindera
A residential land development by Nordcon Land spanning 36.28 hectares, offering half-acre, level lots (2,000my) with all town services. It aims to provide a rural living experience while being only 15 minutes from Albury, with proximity to Jindera's local facilities including schools, medical services, and shopping. The development allows buyers flexibility with no time frame for building.
709 residents of Culcairn are employed, from a labour force of 735. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 62.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,353, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Culcairn has a balanced workforce consisting of both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented in the town. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025709 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.4% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Culcairn is similar to Regional NSW's 61.3%. A moderate 13.8% of residents work from home, as reported in the Census. Employment among residents is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Agriculture, forestry & fishing employment levels are particularly high at 3.6 times the regional average. However, health care & social assistance has a limited presence with 13.9% employment compared to Regional NSW's 16.9%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of working population to resident population according to Census data. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.8%, and employment fell by 3.7% in Culcairn, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 1.2%, labour force contract by 0.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Culcairn's employment should increase by 5.4% over five years and 11.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections applied to Culcairn's current employment mix.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Culcairn is $1,173 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $623 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $40,863 a year against an average of $50,830. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023 shows Culcairn had a median taxpayer income of $40,863 and an average of $50,830. Nationally, the averages were $52,390 and $65,215 in Regional NSW respectively. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $44,483 (median) and $55,334 (average), based on an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since financial year ended June 2023. Census 2021 data places Culcairn's household, family, and personal incomes between the 11th and 14th percentiles nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket captures 27.9% of Culcairn residents (443 individuals), similar to surrounding regions at 29.9%.
Despite modest housing costs allowing for 89.5% income retention, total disposable income ranks at the 17th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Culcairn had 552 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,000 a month. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The dwelling structure in Culcairn, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.1% houses and 2.9% other dwellings. This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Culcairn stood at 45.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.3% and rented ones at 17.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,000, lower than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Culcairn was $220, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Culcairn's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Culcairn counted 552 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 591 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households account for 68.8% of all households, including 28.6% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 12.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.2%, with lone person households at 29.5% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.2% of adults in Culcairn hold a university qualification, including 10.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 494 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 969 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The area's university qualification rate is 14.2%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 41.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 31.4%. Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 10.9% in secondary education, and 2.0% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Culcairn reaches 65 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 700 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Culcairn has 65 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 28 routes, facilitating 701 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is considered good with an average distance of 279 meters to the nearest stop for residents. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 91%, while walking accounts for 8%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 13.8% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Across all routes, service frequency averages 100 trips per day, resulting in approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.
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61.9% of residents in Culcairn report no long-term health condition. 7.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Culcairn faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high among younger and older age cohorts alike. Private health cover is low at approximately 47% of the total population (~748 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 11.4% of residents) and asthma (9.0%). However, 61.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates.
Culcairn has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over (26.8%, or 425 people) than Regional NSW (23.4%). National rankings for this age group are even higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Culcairn is largely Australian-born, at 90.2% of residents, with 4.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.8%) and English (29.1%). 3.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Culcairn's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 91.0% of its population being citizens, 90.2% born in Australia, and 96.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Culcairn, comprising 65.1% of people, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (34.8%), English (29.1%), and Scottish (9.8%). Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 7.1%, compared to 3.1% regionally, while Australian Aboriginal was underrepresented at 3.6% (vs 4.6%) and Spanish was similarly low at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Culcairn is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 20.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Culcairn's median age of 44 years is similar to Regional NSW's 43 and above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, Culcairn has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (15.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (8.3%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the age group of 25 to 34 years has grown from 6.9% to 8.3%. Conversely, the age groups of 45 to 54 have declined from 10.9% to 9.8%, and those aged 55 to 64 have dropped from 11.9% to 10.8%. By 2041, Culcairn's population is expected to experience notable changes in age composition.
The group aged 75 to 84 is projected to grow by 30%, reaching 203 from 155, while the group aged 15 to 24 is projected to decline by 5 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Culcairn
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2024 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2024 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 5 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Feb 2026, not a 2021 count (1,478 at the 2021 Census → 1,589 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Feb 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL11148). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.