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Living in Upper Karuah River, NSW
Upper Karuah River is in the Mid-Coast council area. About 3 people lived here at the 2021 Census. Here's who they are, their homes and how they get around, next to the rest of Mid-Coast and New South Wales.
Who lives here
| Measure | Upper Karuah River | Mid-Coast | NSW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 72 | 54 | 39 |
| People per home | 2.0 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Household income, a week (median) | $824 | $1,060 | $1,829 |
Schools
There's no school in Upper Karuah River itself.
School zones for 2026
- Stratford Public School primary
- Gloucester High School high school
The middle of Upper Karuah River is in these government school zones. A zone is set by your exact address, and streets near its edge may be zoned for another school, so check your address with the school before you rent or buy.
Government schools only: New South Wales doesn't publish an open list of Catholic and independent schools. Distances are in a straight line from the middle of Upper Karuah River. Check enrolment rules with the school or the state's education department. We don't rank or rate schools.
Bushfire map
- All of Upper Karuah River is mapped as bushfire prone.
These are planning maps. They decide building rules, like how a new home must be built. They aren't an insurance price or a promise: a place outside them can still burn or flood. Check a street address on the NSW Planning Portal spatial viewer.
More about Mid-Coast
- What it costs to live in Mid-Coast: rent, power, fuel, pokies losses and crime, against New South Wales.
- Compare Mid-Coast with another area.
- Is living in Upper Karuah River worth the drive? Add up rent and fuel against another suburb.
- Other suburbs in Mid-Coast.
Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021, General Community Profile, and Suburbs and Localities boundaries, CC BY 4.0. Mid-Coast figures use the council's 2021 boundaries. School zones: NSW Department of Education, school intake zones, CC BY. Hazards: NSW Rural Fire Service, Bush Fire Prone Land (NSW Planning Portal), CC BY.