Dubbo Regional Council

Bakers Swamp

NSW2820

Bakers Swamp at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

60

Median age 49

The brief

What to know about Bakers Swamp.

The postcode for Bakers Swamp is 2820 (NSW).

Bakers Swamp (2820) sits in the Dubbo region of NSW.

Bakers Swamp has roughly 60 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Bakers Swamp 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Bakers Swamp's population at 60, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (57%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

60

Median age

49

Family households

57%

Lone person

57%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$230/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$180/wk

Owner occupied

74%

Renter occupied

17%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

60

Median age: 49

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

3

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft2 (66.7%)
Disorderly conduct1 (33.3%)

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 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Bakers Swamp.

Local schools for Bakers Swamp

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Government School Catchment

Mumbil Public School

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Stuart Town Public School

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Wellington Public School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

414 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

33.5°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

4.9°C

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Weather data from BOM station Dubbo Airport AWS (25 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Bakers Swamp.

What is the Bakers Swamp postcode?
Bakers Swamp is in the 2820 postcode, in NSW, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
Where is Bakers Swamp?
Bakers Swamp is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2820, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Bakers Swamp?
The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $180.
What schools are in Bakers Swamp?
There are 11 schools serving Bakers Swamp on this page, including Mumbil Public School, Stuart Town Public School, Wellington Public School.
How walkable is Bakers Swamp?
Bakers Swamp has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Bakers Swamp?
Bakers Swamp is close to Neurea, Curra Creek, Cundumbul, Loombah, Mumbil.
What is the population of Bakers Swamp?
The population of Bakers Swamp is approximately 60 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.

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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