Fords Bridge at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
30
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Fords Bridge.
The postcode for Fords Bridge is 2840 (NSW).
Fords Bridge (2840) sits in the Brewarrina region of NSW.
Fords Bridge has roughly 30 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Fords Bridge 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fords Bridge's population at 30, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
30
Median age
52
Family households
29%
Lone person
36%
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)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$153/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
30
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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.
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Frequently asked
About Fords Bridge.
- What is the Fords Bridge postcode?
- Fords Bridge is in the 2840 postcode, in NSW, in the Brewarrina region.
- Where is Fords Bridge?
- Fords Bridge is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2840, in the Brewarrina region.
- What is the average rent in Fords Bridge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $153.
- How walkable is Fords Bridge?
- Fords Bridge has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Fords Bridge?
- Fords Bridge is close to Gumbalie, North Bourke, Bourke, Yantabulla, Enngonia.
- What is the population of Fords Bridge?
- The population of Fords Bridge is approximately 30 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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