Bandon at a glance
Walk score
74
Very walkable
Population
8,965
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Bandon.
The postcode for Bandon is 2871 (NSW).
Bandon (2871) sits in the Weddin region of NSW.
Bandon has roughly 8,965 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bandon scores 74/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bandon's population at 8,965, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
8,965
Median age
42
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8,965
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
74
0
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bandon.
Local schools for Bandon
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Government School Catchment
Forbes Public School
Forbes North Public School
Forbes High School
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Frequently asked
About Bandon.
- What is the Bandon postcode?
- Bandon is in the 2871 postcode, in NSW, in the Weddin Shire Council region.
- Where is Bandon?
- Bandon is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2871, in the Weddin Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bandon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in Bandon?
- There are 5 schools serving Bandon on this page, including Forbes Public School, St Laurence's Parish School, Forbes North Public School.
- How walkable is Bandon?
- Bandon has a Walk Score of 74 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Bandon?
- Bandon is close to Forbes, Weelong, Calarie, Cumbijowa, Grawlin.
- What is the population of Bandon?
- The population of Bandon is approximately 8,965 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
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