Essington at a glance
Population
99
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Essington.
The postcode for Essington is 2787 (NSW).
Essington (2787) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Essington has roughly 99 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Essington's population at 99, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (97% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
99
Median age
47
Family households
97%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
99
Median age: 47
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Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Essington.
Local schools for Essington
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Government School Catchment
Black Springs Public School
Oberon High School
Oberon Public School
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Frequently asked
About Essington.
- What is the Essington postcode?
- Essington is in the 2787 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- Where is Essington?
- Essington is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2787, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Essington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Essington?
- There are 5 schools serving Essington on this page, including Black Springs Public School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon, Oberon High School.
- What suburbs are near Essington?
- Essington is close to Essington, Norway, Twenty Forests, Dog Rocks, Mozart.
- What is the population of Essington?
- The population of Essington is approximately 99 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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