Eglinton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,012
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Eglinton.
The postcode for Eglinton is 2795 (NSW).
Eglinton (2795) sits in the Cabonne region of NSW.
Eglinton has roughly 3,012 residents, with a young-family 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.
Eglinton 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, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Eglinton's population at 3,012, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,012
Median age
34
Family households
83%
Lone person
15%
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)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$415/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
3,012
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
77
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
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Eglinton.
Local schools for Eglinton
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Government School Catchment
Eglinton Public School
Bathurst West Public School
Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus
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Frequently asked
About Eglinton.
- What is the Eglinton postcode?
- Eglinton is in the 2795 postcode, in NSW, in the Cabonne region.
- Where is Eglinton?
- Eglinton is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2795, in the Cabonne region.
- What is the average rent in Eglinton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $415.
- What schools are in Eglinton?
- There are 16 schools serving Eglinton on this page, including Eglinton Public School, Bathurst West Public School, The Assumption Catholic Primary School Bathurst.
- How walkable is Eglinton?
- Eglinton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Eglinton?
- Eglinton is close to Llanarth, Abercrombie, O Connell, Windradyne, Stewarts Mount.
- What is the population of Eglinton?
- The population of Eglinton is approximately 3,012 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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