Palerang at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

4,141

Median age 50

The brief

What to know about Palerang.

The postcode for Palerang is 2622 (NSW).

Palerang (2622) sits in the Eurobodalla region of NSW.

Palerang has roughly 4,141 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.

Palerang 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 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Palerang's population at 4,141, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

4,141

Median age

50

Family households

Lone person

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)

$350/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$298/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

4,141

Median age: 50

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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 Palerang.

Local schools for Palerang

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Government School Catchment

Captains Flat Public School

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Braidwood Central School

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Bungendore Public School

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Frequently asked

About Palerang.

What is the Palerang postcode?
Palerang is in the 2622 postcode, in NSW, in the Eurobodalla region.
Where is Palerang?
Palerang is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2622, in the Eurobodalla region.
What is the average rent in Palerang?
The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
What schools are in Palerang?
There are 20 schools serving Palerang on this page, including Captains Flat Public School, Braidwood Central School, St Bede's Primary School.
How walkable is Palerang?
Palerang has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Palerang?
Palerang is close to Forbes Creek, Rossi, Hoskinstown, Bombay, Farringdon.
What is the population of Palerang?
The population of Palerang is approximately 4,141 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.

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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