Big Hill at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
78
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Big Hill.
The postcode for Big Hill is 2579 (NSW).
Big Hill (2579) sits in the Upper Lachlan region of NSW.
Big Hill has roughly 78 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Big Hill 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 14 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Big Hill's population at 78, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (147% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 40% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
78
Median age
53
Family households
73%
Lone person
40%
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
147%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
78
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025
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 2025· 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 Big Hill.
Local schools for Big Hill
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Government School Catchment
Marulan Public School
Tallong Public School
Wingello Public School
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Frequently asked
About Big Hill.
- What is the Big Hill postcode?
- Big Hill is in the 2579 postcode, in NSW, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council region.
- Where is Big Hill?
- Big Hill is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2579, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Big Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Big Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Big Hill on this page, including Marulan Public School, Tallong Public School, Wingello Public School.
- How walkable is Big Hill?
- Big Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Big Hill?
- Big Hill is close to Greenwich Park, Brayton, Canyonleigh, Paddys River, Bannaby.
- What is the population of Big Hill?
- The population of Big Hill is approximately 78 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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