Derriwong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
38
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Derriwong.
The postcode for Derriwong is 2877 (NSW).
Derriwong (2877) sits in the Forbes region of NSW.
Derriwong has roughly 38 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.
Derriwong 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, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Derriwong's population at 38, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
38
Median age
46
Family households
79%
Lone person
29%
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)
$183/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
38
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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 Derriwong.
Local schools for Derriwong
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Government School Catchment
Condobolin Public School
Condobolin High School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Parish School
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Frequently asked
About Derriwong.
- What is the Derriwong postcode?
- Derriwong is in the 2877 postcode, in NSW, in the Forbes Shire Council region.
- Where is Derriwong?
- Derriwong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2877, in the Forbes Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Derriwong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $183.
- What schools are in Derriwong?
- There are 4 schools serving Derriwong on this page, including Condobolin Public School, St Joseph's Parish School, Condobolin High School.
- How walkable is Derriwong?
- Derriwong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Derriwong?
- Derriwong is close to Ootha, Mulguthrie, Condobolin, Fairholme, Yarrabandai.
- What is the population of Derriwong?
- The population of Derriwong is approximately 38 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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