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New South Wales · Postcode 2415
Upper Karuah River postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 193 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Upper Karuah River at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Upper Karuah River ranks: household income sits in the bottom 10% of NSW suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Upper Karuah River vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Upper Karuah River | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $824 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 72 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
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.
Upper Karuah River is a locality 193 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2415. It falls within the Mid North Coast region. The local government area is Mid-Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Upper Karuah River has a population of 3 with a median age of 72. The median weekly household income is $824, below the NSW average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Upper Karuah River scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Upper Karuah River is part of the Great Lakes statistical area in New South Wales.
Upper Karuah River details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2415 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 3 |
| Median Age | 72 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $824/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $224/week |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 180.9 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -32.2055836 |
| Longitude | 151.8060401 |
| Distance from Sydney | 193 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mid North Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Great Lakes |
| Local Government | Mid-Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Lyne |
| State Electorate | Upper Hunter |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (100.0%) |
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 5 (166.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
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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.