Linburn, NSW 2850

Lithgow City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2850

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Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

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Rent in Linburn

Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2850)

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What to know about Linburn

Linburn (2850) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.

Linburn has roughly 59 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Linburn 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 670 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Schools in Linburn

Schools serving Linburn: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Gulgong High School

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Red Hill Environmental Education Centre

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Gulgong Public School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Linburn's population at 59, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
59
Median age
45
Family households
88%
Lone person
38%
Owner occupied
81%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

2 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Malicious damage to property1 (50.0%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1 (50.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
670 mm
Hottest month, avg max
30.8°C
Coldest month, avg min
1.9°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Linburn

What is the Linburn postcode?
Linburn is in the 2850 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
Where is Linburn?
Linburn is a suburb in the Lithgow City Council area, NSW 2850.
What is the average rent in Linburn?
The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $450.
What schools are in Linburn?
There are 4 schools serving Linburn on this page, including Gulgong High School, Red Hill Environmental Education Centre, Gulgong Public School.
How walkable is Linburn?
Linburn has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Linburn?
Linburn is close to Stony Creek, Cooyal, Frog Rock, Cooks Gap, St Fillans.
What is the population of Linburn?
The population of Linburn is approximately 59 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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