Bega Valley Shire Council

Palarang

NSW2632

Palarang at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

26

Median age 55

The brief

What to know about Palarang.

The postcode for Palarang is 2632 (NSW).

Palarang (2632) sits in the Bega Valley region of NSW.

Palarang has roughly 26 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. 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.

Palarang 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Palarang's population at 26, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (33% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

26

Median age

55

Family households

67%

Lone person

33%

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)

$200/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$205/wk

Owner occupied

33%

Renter occupied

33%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

26

Median age: 55

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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 Palarang.

Local schools for Palarang

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Government School Catchment

Bombala High School

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Bombala Public School

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Non-Government Schools

St Joseph's Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Palarang.

What is the Palarang postcode?
Palarang is in the 2632 postcode, in NSW, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
Where is Palarang?
Palarang is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2632, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Palarang?
The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $205.
What schools are in Palarang?
There are 3 schools serving Palarang on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Bombala High School, Bombala Public School.
How walkable is Palarang?
Palarang has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Palarang?
Palarang is close to Merriangaah, Bukalong, Gunningrah, Cambalong, Bombala.
What is the population of Palarang?
The population of Palarang is approximately 26 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.

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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