Culcairn
NSW 2660 • Rest of NSW
About Culcairn
Culcairn is a small country town in the south-east Murray region of New South Wales, located on the Olympic Highway between Albury and Wagga Wagga within the Greater Hume Shire. Sitting at an elevation of around 215 metres on the undulating western slopes of the Great Dividing Range, the town is 514 kilometres south-west of Sydney and 53 kilometres north of Albury. At the 2021 Census, Culcairn had a population of 1,483 residents. The town serves as an important local supply and service centre for surrounding rural communities including Henty, Gerogery, and Walla Walla.
Culcairn offers a relaxed rural lifestyle anchored by agriculture, particularly cereal cropping and wool production. The town's median weekly rent of around $220 makes it one of the more affordable communities in regional New South Wales. Residents enjoy a strong community spirit, with local schools, sporting clubs, and a main street lined with essential services. The median age of 44 reflects a settled population with strong roots in the land. Albury–Wodonga's larger retail and medical facilities are just an hour's drive south, giving Culcairn residents access to regional services without sacrificing a quieter country life.
Culcairn falls under postcode 2660 and is governed by Greater Hume Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Albury electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coaches — Albury / Wagga Wagga ~45–90 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Melbourne CBD approx 3 h 45 min drive; Albury 53 km south
Compact town centre with most services walkable; a car needed for out-of-town trips
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Culcairn, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Culcairn by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Culcairn Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Culcairn" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
14 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 28
- 2. New Zealand 25
- 3. India 12
- 4. Fiji 9
- 5. Netherlands 8
- 6. Croatia 5
- 7. Germany 5
- 8. Ireland 5
- 9. Philippines 5
- 10. South Africa 5
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)