Exeter at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
1,087
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Exeter.
The postcode for Exeter is 2579 (NSW).
Exeter (2579) sits in the Upper Lachlan region of NSW.
Exeter has roughly 1,087 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Exeter scores 6/100 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, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Exeter's population at 1,087, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,087
Median age
53
Family households
77%
Lone person
22%
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
1,087
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
42
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.
6
20
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Exeter.
Local schools for Exeter
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Government School Catchment
Exeter Public School
Bundanoon Public School
Moss Vale Public School
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Frequently asked
About Exeter.
- What is the Exeter postcode?
- Exeter is in the 2579 postcode, in NSW, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council region.
- Where is Exeter?
- Exeter is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2579, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Exeter?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Exeter?
- There are 6 schools serving Exeter on this page, including Exeter Public School, Bundanoon Public School, Moss Vale Public School.
- How walkable is Exeter?
- Exeter has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Exeter?
- Exeter is close to Werai, Bundanoon, Sutton Forest, Meryla, Manchester Square.
- What is the population of Exeter?
- The population of Exeter is approximately 1,087 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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