Home Rule at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
55
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Home Rule.
The postcode for Home Rule is 2850 (NSW).
Home Rule (2850) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Home Rule has roughly 55 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Home Rule 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 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Home Rule's population at 55, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
55
Median age
48
Family households
60%
Lone person
20%
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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$385/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
55
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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 Home Rule.
Local schools for Home Rule
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Government School Catchment
Gulgong High School
Red Hill Environmental Education Centre
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Frequently asked
About Home Rule.
- What is the Home Rule postcode?
- Home Rule is in the 2850 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Home Rule?
- Home Rule is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2850, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Home Rule?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $385.
- What schools are in Home Rule?
- There are 2 schools serving Home Rule on this page, including Gulgong High School, Red Hill Environmental Education Centre.
- How walkable is Home Rule?
- Home Rule has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Home Rule?
- Home Rule is close to Canadian Lead, St Fillans, Yarrawonga, Cumbandry, Frog Rock.
- What is the population of Home Rule?
- The population of Home Rule is approximately 55 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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