Lithgow City Council

Milroy

NSW2850

Milroy at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

19.1k

Median age 40

The brief

What to know about Milroy.

The postcode for Milroy is 2850 (NSW).

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

Milroy has roughly 19,146 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.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Milroy 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Milroy's population at 19,146, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

19,146

Median age

40

Family households

Lone person

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)

$306/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

19,146

Median age: 40

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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 Milroy.

Local schools for Milroy

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Government School Catchment

Mudgee Public School

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Mudgee High School

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Cudgegong Valley Public School

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Frequently asked

About Milroy.

What is the Milroy postcode?
Milroy is in the 2850 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
Where is Milroy?
Milroy is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2850, in the Lithgow City Council region.
What is the average rent in Milroy?
The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
What schools are in Milroy?
There are 4 schools serving Milroy on this page, including Mudgee Public School, Mudgee High School, Cudgegong Valley Public School.
How walkable is Milroy?
Milroy has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Milroy?
Milroy is close to Bombira, Burrundulla, Putta Bucca, Glen Ayr, Mudgee.
What is the population of Milroy?
The population of Milroy is approximately 19,146 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.

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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