Lower Pappinbarra at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

136

Median age 51

The brief

What to know about Lower Pappinbarra.

The postcode for Lower Pappinbarra is 2446 (NSW).

Lower Pappinbarra (2446) sits in the Walcha region of NSW.

Lower Pappinbarra has roughly 136 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Lower Pappinbarra 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Lower Pappinbarra's population at 136, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

136

Median age

51

Family households

64%

Lone person

19%

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)

$350/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$131/wk

Owner occupied

77%

Renter occupied

21%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

136

Median age: 51

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Lower Pappinbarra.

Local schools for Lower Pappinbarra

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Government School Catchment

Beechwood Public School

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Huntingdon Public School

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Long Flat Public School

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Frequently asked

About Lower Pappinbarra.

What is the Lower Pappinbarra postcode?
Lower Pappinbarra is in the 2446 postcode, in NSW, in the Walcha region.
Where is Lower Pappinbarra?
Lower Pappinbarra is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2446, in the Walcha region.
What is the average rent in Lower Pappinbarra?
The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $131.
What schools are in Lower Pappinbarra?
There are 6 schools serving Lower Pappinbarra on this page, including Beechwood Public School, Huntingdon Public School, Long Flat Public School.
How walkable is Lower Pappinbarra?
Lower Pappinbarra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Lower Pappinbarra?
Lower Pappinbarra is close to Pipeclay, Frazers Creek, Hollisdale, Brombin, Hyndmans Creek.
What is the population of Lower Pappinbarra?
The population of Lower Pappinbarra is approximately 136 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.

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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