Daroobalgie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
88
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Daroobalgie.
The postcode for Daroobalgie is 2870 (NSW).
Daroobalgie (2870) sits in the Cabonne region of NSW.
Daroobalgie has roughly 88 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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What it’s like to live here.
Daroobalgie 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Daroobalgie's population at 88, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
88
Median age
36
Family households
78%
Lone person
34%
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)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
88
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
16
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
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Education
Schools in Daroobalgie.
Local schools for Daroobalgie
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Government School Catchment
Forbes High School
Forbes North Public School
Forbes Public School
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Frequently asked
About Daroobalgie.
- What is the Daroobalgie postcode?
- Daroobalgie is in the 2870 postcode, in NSW, in the Cabonne region.
- Where is Daroobalgie?
- Daroobalgie is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2870, in the Cabonne region.
- What is the average rent in Daroobalgie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Daroobalgie?
- There are 11 schools serving Daroobalgie on this page, including Forbes High School, Forbes North Public School, St Laurence's Parish School.
- How walkable is Daroobalgie?
- Daroobalgie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Daroobalgie?
- Daroobalgie is close to Tichborne, Calarie, Parkesborough, Nelungaloo, Weelong.
- What is the population of Daroobalgie?
- The population of Daroobalgie is approximately 88 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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