Lake Burrendong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
7,378
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Lake Burrendong.
The postcode for Lake Burrendong is 2820 (NSW).
Lake Burrendong (2820) sits in the Dubbo region of NSW.
Lake Burrendong has roughly 7,378 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Lake Burrendong 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.
Summer days here average around 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 414mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Dubbo Airport AWS station, 25.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Burrendong's population at 7,378, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
7,378
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
7,378
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Lake Burrendong.
Local schools for Lake Burrendong
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mumbil Public School
Stuart Town Public School
Wellington Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
414 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
33.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Dubbo Airport AWS (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lake Burrendong.
- What is the Lake Burrendong postcode?
- Lake Burrendong is in the 2820 postcode, in NSW, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
- Where is Lake Burrendong?
- Lake Burrendong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2820, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Burrendong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in Lake Burrendong?
- There are 8 schools serving Lake Burrendong on this page, including Mumbil Public School, Stuart Town Public School, Wellington Public School.
- How walkable is Lake Burrendong?
- Lake Burrendong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lake Burrendong?
- Lake Burrendong is close to Mumbil, Yarragal, Mookerawa, Dripstone, Stuart Town.
- What is the population of Lake Burrendong?
- The population of Lake Burrendong is approximately 7,378 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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