Palmers Oaky at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

38

Median age 57

The brief

What to know about Palmers Oaky.

The postcode for Palmers Oaky is 2795 (NSW).

Palmers Oaky (2795) sits in the Cabonne region of NSW.

Palmers Oaky has roughly 38 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.

Palmers Oaky 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 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Palmers Oaky's population at 38, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

38

Median age

57

Family households

77%

Lone person

31%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$320/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$272/wk

Owner occupied

77%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

38

Median age: 57

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

3

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft1 (33.3%)
Other offences1 (33.3%)
Malicious damage to property1 (33.3%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data

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

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Education

Schools in Palmers Oaky.

Local schools for Palmers Oaky

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Government School Catchment

Capertee Public School

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Wattle Flat Public School

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Sofala Public School

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Frequently asked

About Palmers Oaky.

What is the Palmers Oaky postcode?
Palmers Oaky is in the 2795 postcode, in NSW, in the Cabonne region.
Where is Palmers Oaky?
Palmers Oaky is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2795, in the Cabonne region.
What is the average rent in Palmers Oaky?
The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $272.
What schools are in Palmers Oaky?
There are 20 schools serving Palmers Oaky on this page, including Capertee Public School, Wattle Flat Public School, Sofala Public School.
How walkable is Palmers Oaky?
Palmers Oaky has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Palmers Oaky?
Palmers Oaky is close to Round Swamp, Paling Yards, Running Stream, Upper Turon, Capertee.
What is the population of Palmers Oaky?
The population of Palmers Oaky is approximately 38 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.

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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