Hanging Rock at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
98
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Hanging Rock.
The postcode for Hanging Rock is 2340 (NSW).
Hanging Rock (2340) sits in the Liverpool Plains region of NSW.
Hanging Rock has roughly 98 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.
Hanging Rock 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 6 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hanging Rock's population at 98, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (53%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
98
Median age
58
Family households
47%
Lone person
53%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
98
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hanging Rock.
Local schools for Hanging Rock
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Government School Catchment
Nundle Public School
Woolomin Public School
Niangala Public School
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Frequently asked
About Hanging Rock.
- What is the Hanging Rock postcode?
- Hanging Rock is in the 2340 postcode, in NSW, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council region.
- Where is Hanging Rock?
- Hanging Rock is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2340, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hanging Rock?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Hanging Rock?
- There are 6 schools serving Hanging Rock on this page, including Nundle Public School, Woolomin Public School, Niangala Public School.
- How walkable is Hanging Rock?
- Hanging Rock has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hanging Rock?
- Hanging Rock is close to Nundle, Barry, Bowling Alley Point, Crawney, Duncans Creek.
- What is the population of Hanging Rock?
- The population of Hanging Rock is approximately 98 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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