Ootha at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
44
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Ootha.
The postcode for Ootha is 2875 (NSW).
Ootha (2875) sits in the Forbes region of NSW.
Ootha has roughly 44 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ootha 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ootha's population at 44, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (58% family, 32% lone person).
Population
44
Median age
50
Family households
58%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$160/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
44
Median age: 50
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
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Education
Schools in Ootha.
Local schools for Ootha
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Government School Catchment
Condobolin Public School
Condobolin High School
Trundle Central School
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Frequently asked
About Ootha.
- What is the Ootha postcode?
- Ootha is in the 2875 postcode, in NSW, in the Forbes Shire Council region.
- Where is Ootha?
- Ootha is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2875, in the Forbes Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ootha?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $160, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Ootha?
- There are 8 schools serving Ootha on this page, including Condobolin Public School, St Joseph's Parish School, Condobolin High School.
- How walkable is Ootha?
- Ootha has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ootha?
- Ootha is close to Derriwong, Mulguthrie, Yarrabandai, Fairholme, Condobolin.
- What is the population of Ootha?
- The population of Ootha is approximately 44 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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