Moolarben at a glance
Population
10
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Moolarben.
The postcode for Moolarben is 2850 (NSW).
Moolarben (2850) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Moolarben has roughly 10 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Moolarben's population at 10, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 75% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10
Median age
35
Family households
75%
Lone person
75%
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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
100%
At a deeper level
10
Median age: 35
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Moolarben.
Local schools for Moolarben
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Government School Catchment
Gulgong High School
Gulgong Public School
Red Hill Environmental Education Centre
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Frequently asked
About Moolarben.
- What is the Moolarben postcode?
- Moolarben is in the 2850 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Moolarben?
- Moolarben is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2850, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Moolarben?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $285.
- What schools are in Moolarben?
- There are 9 schools serving Moolarben on this page, including Gulgong High School, Gulgong Public School, Red Hill Environmental Education Centre.
- What suburbs are near Moolarben?
- Moolarben is close to Cooks Gap, Munghorn, Murragamba, Linburn, Cooyal.
- What is the population of Moolarben?
- The population of Moolarben is approximately 10 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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