Karangi Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Karangi Compares
Karangi vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Karangi | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,899 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $310 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,630 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.0% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Karangi is a locality 436 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2450. It falls within the Coffs Harbour - Grafton region. The local government area is Coffs Harbour.
According to the 2021 Census, Karangi has a population of 515 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,899, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 25 (4.9% of residents).
Housing in Karangi includes a median weekly rent of $310, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,630, with 181 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Karangi scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Karangi is served by Karangi Public School.
Karangi is part of the Coffs Harbour statistical area in New South Wales.
Karangi Details
| Postcode | 2450 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 515 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,899/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $767/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $310 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,630 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 50.7 km² |
| Population Density | 10/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 181 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 25 (4.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -30.266667 |
| Longitude | 153.05 |
| Distance from Sydney | 436 km |
| Region (SA4) | Coffs Harbour - Grafton |
| Area (SA3) | Coffs Harbour |
| Local Government | Coffs Harbour |
| Federal Electorate | Cowper |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 94 (18.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 70 (13.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 103 (20.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 165 (32.0%) |
| 65+ years | 92 (17.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 43 (8.3%) |
| Asthma | 40 (7.8%) |
| Cancer | 21 (4.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 17 (3.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 16 (3.1%) |
| Dementia | 9 (1.7%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 40 (22.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 77 (42.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 63 (35.0%) |
Schools in Karangi
Suburbs Near Karangi
Same Postcode (2450)
More Karangi Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.