Bogan Shire Council

Canbelego

NSW2835

Canbelego at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

54

Median age 36

The brief

What to know about Canbelego.

The postcode for Canbelego is 2835 (NSW).

Canbelego (2835) sits in the Bogan region of NSW.

Canbelego has roughly 54 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.

Canbelego 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 1 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Canbelego's population at 54, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (61%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

54

Median age

36

Family households

50%

Lone person

61%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$200/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$170/wk

Owner occupied

78%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

54

Median age: 36

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

16

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft7 (43.8%)
Malicious damage to property4 (25.0%)
Drug offences2 (12.5%)
Other offences1 (6.3%)
Disorderly conduct1 (6.3%)

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.

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 Canbelego.

Local schools for Canbelego

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Government School Catchment

Hermidale Public School

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Frequently asked

About Canbelego.

What is the Canbelego postcode?
Canbelego is in the 2835 postcode, in NSW, in the Bogan Shire Council region.
Where is Canbelego?
Canbelego is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2835, in the Bogan Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Canbelego?
The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
What schools are in Canbelego?
There are 1 schools serving Canbelego on this page, including Hermidale Public School.
How walkable is Canbelego?
Canbelego has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Canbelego?
Canbelego is close to Muriel, Hermidale, Babinda, Cobar, Nymagee.
What is the population of Canbelego?
The population of Canbelego is approximately 54 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.

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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