Lithgow City Council

Canadian Lead

NSW2850

Canadian Lead at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

19

Median age 48

The brief

What to know about Canadian Lead.

The postcode for Canadian Lead is 2850 (NSW).

Canadian Lead (2850) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.

Canadian Lead has roughly 19 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.

Canadian Lead 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Canadian Lead's population at 19, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

19

Median age

48

Family households

100%

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$360/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$200/wk

Owner occupied

78%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

19

Median age: 48

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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 Canadian Lead.

Local schools for Canadian Lead

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Government School Catchment

Red Hill Environmental Education Centre

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Gulgong High School

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Gulgong Public School

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© 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

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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 Canadian Lead.

What is the Canadian Lead postcode?
Canadian Lead is in the 2850 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
Where is Canadian Lead?
Canadian Lead is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2850, in the Lithgow City Council region.
What is the average rent in Canadian Lead?
The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $200.
What schools are in Canadian Lead?
There are 4 schools serving Canadian Lead on this page, including Red Hill Environmental Education Centre, Gulgong High School, Gulgong Public School.
How walkable is Canadian Lead?
Canadian Lead has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Canadian Lead?
Canadian Lead is close to Home Rule, Galambine, St Fillans, Wilbetree, Gulgong.
What is the population of Canadian Lead?
The population of Canadian Lead is approximately 19 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.

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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