Ilford at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
165
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Ilford.
The postcode for Ilford is 2850 (NSW).
Ilford (2850) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Ilford has roughly 165 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Ilford 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ilford's population at 165, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
165
Median age
53
Family households
74%
Lone person
26%
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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$265/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
165
Median age: 53
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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.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ilford.
Local schools for Ilford
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Government School Catchment
Ilford Public School
Kandos Public School
Kandos High School
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Frequently asked
About Ilford.
- What is the Ilford postcode?
- Ilford is in the 2850 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Ilford?
- Ilford is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2850, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ilford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $265.
- What schools are in Ilford?
- There are 4 schools serving Ilford on this page, including Ilford Public School, Kandos Public School, Kandos High School.
- How walkable is Ilford?
- Ilford has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ilford?
- Ilford is close to Running Stream, Brogans Creek, Clandulla, Aarons Pass, Round Swamp.
- What is the population of Ilford?
- The population of Ilford is approximately 165 (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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