Peelwood at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
45
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Peelwood.
The postcode for Peelwood is 2583 (NSW).
Peelwood (2583) sits in the Hilltops region of NSW.
Peelwood has roughly 45 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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What it’s like to live here.
Peelwood 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Peelwood's population at 45, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 43% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
45
Median age
61
Family households
70%
Lone person
43%
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)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$217/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
45
Median age: 61
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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 Peelwood.
Local schools for Peelwood
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Government School Catchment
Binda Public School
Bigga Public School
Laggan Public School
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Frequently asked
About Peelwood.
- What is the Peelwood postcode?
- Peelwood is in the 2583 postcode, in NSW, in the Hilltops region.
- Where is Peelwood?
- Peelwood is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2583, in the Hilltops region.
- What is the average rent in Peelwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $217.
- What schools are in Peelwood?
- There are 7 schools serving Peelwood on this page, including Binda Public School, Bigga Public School, Laggan Public School.
- How walkable is Peelwood?
- Peelwood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Peelwood?
- Peelwood is close to Junction Point, Limerick, Abercrombie River, Fullerton, Tuena.
- What is the population of Peelwood?
- The population of Peelwood is approximately 45 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.
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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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