Nea at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,302
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Nea.
The postcode for Nea is 2381 (NSW).
Nea (2381) sits in the Warrumbungle region of NSW.
Nea has roughly 1,302 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.
Nea 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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nea's population at 1,302, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
1,302
Median age
42
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,302
Median age: 42
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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 Nea.
Local schools for Nea
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Government School Catchment
Curlewis Public School
G S Kidd Memorial School
Gunnedah South Public School
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Frequently asked
About Nea.
- What is the Nea postcode?
- Nea is in the 2381 postcode, in NSW, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- Where is Nea?
- Nea is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2381, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Nea?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Nea?
- There are 14 schools serving Nea on this page, including Curlewis Public School, G S Kidd Memorial School, Gunnedah South Public School.
- How walkable is Nea?
- Nea has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nea?
- Nea is close to Pullaming, Curlewis, Breeza, Meermaul, Piallaway.
- What is the population of Nea?
- The population of Nea is approximately 1,302 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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