Bletchington at a glance
Population
48.3k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Bletchington.
The postcode for Bletchington is 2800 (NSW).
Bletchington (2800) sits in the Dubbo region of NSW.
Bletchington has roughly 48,283 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bletchington's population at 48,283, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
48,283
Median age
37
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$281/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
48,283
Median age: 37
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Place
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Education
Schools in Bletchington.
Local schools for Bletchington
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Government School Catchment
Bowen Public School
Orange East Public School
Bletchington Public School
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Frequently asked
About Bletchington.
- What is the Bletchington postcode?
- Bletchington is in the 2800 postcode, in NSW, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
- Where is Bletchington?
- Bletchington is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2800, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bletchington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $281.
- What schools are in Bletchington?
- There are 18 schools serving Bletchington on this page, including Bowen Public School, Orange East Public School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School Orange.
- What suburbs are near Bletchington?
- Bletchington is close to Bowen, Orange East, Orange, Orange Dc, Suma Park.
- What is the population of Bletchington?
- The population of Bletchington is approximately 48,283 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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