Daruka at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
770
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Daruka.
The postcode for Daruka is 2340 (NSW).
Daruka (2340) sits in the Liverpool Plains region of NSW.
Daruka has roughly 770 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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What it’s like to live here.
Daruka 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 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Daruka's population at 770, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
770
Median age
44
Family households
89%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$425/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
770
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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
Education
Schools in Daruka.
Local schools for Daruka
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Government School Catchment
Oxley High School
Tintinhull Public School
Tamworth Public School
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Frequently asked
About Daruka.
- What is the Daruka postcode?
- Daruka is in the 2340 postcode, in NSW, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council region.
- Where is Daruka?
- Daruka is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2340, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Daruka?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $425.
- What schools are in Daruka?
- There are 19 schools serving Daruka on this page, including Oxley High School, Tintinhull Public School, Tamworth Public School.
- How walkable is Daruka?
- Daruka has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Daruka?
- Daruka is close to Tintinhull, East Tamworth, North Tamworth, Tamworth, Moore Creek.
- What is the population of Daruka?
- The population of Daruka is approximately 770 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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