Beargamil at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
12.0k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Beargamil.
The postcode for Beargamil is 2870 (NSW).
Beargamil (2870) sits in the Cabonne region of NSW.
Beargamil has roughly 12,036 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Beargamil 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, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Beargamil's population at 12,036, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
12,036
Median age
39
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
12,036
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
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Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Beargamil.
Local schools for Beargamil
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Government School Catchment
Parkes East Public School
Parkes 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 Beargamil.
- What is the Beargamil postcode?
- Beargamil is in the 2870 postcode, in NSW, in the Cabonne region.
- Where is Beargamil?
- Beargamil is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2870, in the Cabonne region.
- What is the average rent in Beargamil?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Beargamil?
- There are 6 schools serving Beargamil on this page, including Parkes East Public School, Parkes Public School, Holy Family Parish School.
- How walkable is Beargamil?
- Beargamil has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Beargamil?
- Beargamil is close to Shallow Rush, Bindogundra, Alectown, Kadina, Goobang.
- What is the population of Beargamil?
- The population of Beargamil is approximately 12,036 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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