Darbys Falls at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

243

Median age 55

The brief

What to know about Darbys Falls.

The postcode for Darbys Falls is 2793 (NSW).

Darbys Falls (2793) sits in the Cowra region of NSW.

Darbys Falls has roughly 243 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Darbys Falls 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 4 government primary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Darbys Falls's population at 243, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

243

Median age

55

Family households

68%

Lone person

23%

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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$185/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$220/wk

Owner occupied

86%

Renter occupied

7%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

243

Median age: 55

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

14

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Against justice procedures5 (35.7%)
Malicious damage to property3 (21.4%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3 (21.4%)
Assault2 (14.3%)
Theft1 (7.1%)

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 Darbys Falls.

Local schools for Darbys Falls

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Government School Catchment

Holmwood Public School

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Cowra Public School

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Holman Place School

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Frequently asked

About Darbys Falls.

What is the Darbys Falls postcode?
Darbys Falls is in the 2793 postcode, in NSW, in the Cowra region.
Where is Darbys Falls?
Darbys Falls is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2793, in the Cowra region.
What is the average rent in Darbys Falls?
The median weekly rent for houses is $185, for units it's $220.
What schools are in Darbys Falls?
There are 6 schools serving Darbys Falls on this page, including Holmwood Public School, Cowra Public School, Holman Place School.
How walkable is Darbys Falls?
Darbys Falls has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Darbys Falls?
Darbys Falls is close to Mount Mcdonald, Woodstock, Wyangala, Mount Collins, Roseberg.
What is the population of Darbys Falls?
The population of Darbys Falls is approximately 243 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.

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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