Carrington NSW

Postcode 2294 · Newcastle LGA

Carrington is a smaller suburb in New South Wales within the Newcastle local government area (postcode 2294). With a population of 2,061, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 36. Households earn a median income of $92K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people.

The current median weekly rent is $580. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,950.

Carrington is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 996, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 18 bus stops. The crime rate in the Newcastle LGA is moderate at 6,194 incidents per 100,000 population.

MEDIAN RENT /WK
$430
POPULATION
2,061
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age36
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,766
Personal Income /wk$930
Mortgage /mth$1,950
CRIME (Newcastle LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,194
Total Incidents10,954
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops18
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA996
Total Students110
Government1
Carrington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 996
Data: January 2025 - December 2025