Alectown at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
151
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Alectown.
The postcode for Alectown is 2870 (NSW).
Alectown (2870) sits in the Cabonne region of NSW.
Alectown has roughly 151 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Alectown scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 414mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Dubbo Airport AWS station, 25.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Alectown's population at 151, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
151
Median age
49
Family households
65%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
151
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Alectown.
Local schools for Alectown
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Parkes Public School
Parkes East Public School
Parkes High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
414 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
33.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Dubbo Airport AWS (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Alectown.
- What is the Alectown postcode?
- Alectown is in the 2870 postcode, in NSW, in the Cabonne region.
- Where is Alectown?
- Alectown is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2870, in the Cabonne region.
- What is the average rent in Alectown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $160.
- What schools are in Alectown?
- There are 8 schools serving Alectown on this page, including Parkes Christian School, Parkes Public School, Holy Family Parish School.
- How walkable is Alectown?
- Alectown has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Alectown?
- Alectown is close to Kadina, Mickibri, Shallow Rush, Goonumbla, Beargamil.
- What is the population of Alectown?
- The population of Alectown is approximately 151 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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