Doon Ayre at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

5,608

Median age 55

The brief

What to know about Doon Ayre.

The postcode for Doon Ayre is 2422 (NSW).

Doon Ayre (2422) sits in the Walcha region of NSW.

Doon Ayre has roughly 5,608 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.

Doon Ayre 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Doon Ayre's population at 5,608, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

5,608

Median age

55

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$275/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$234/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

5,608

Median age: 55

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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 Doon Ayre.

Local schools for Doon Ayre

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Government School Catchment

Mount George Public School

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Gloucester Public School

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Gloucester High School

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Frequently asked

About Doon Ayre.

What is the Doon Ayre postcode?
Doon Ayre is in the 2422 postcode, in NSW, in the Walcha region.
Where is Doon Ayre?
Doon Ayre is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2422, in the Walcha region.
What is the average rent in Doon Ayre?
The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $234.
What schools are in Doon Ayre?
There are 5 schools serving Doon Ayre on this page, including Mount George Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, Gloucester Public School.
How walkable is Doon Ayre?
Doon Ayre has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Doon Ayre?
Doon Ayre is close to Bundook, Bulliac, Tiri, Knorrit Flat, Callaghans Creeks.
What is the population of Doon Ayre?
The population of Doon Ayre is approximately 5,608 (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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