Pipers Flat at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,447
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Pipers Flat.
The postcode for Pipers Flat is 2847 (NSW).
Pipers Flat (2847) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Pipers Flat has roughly 2,447 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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What it’s like to live here.
Pipers Flat 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pipers Flat's population at 2,447, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
2,447
Median age
46
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,447
Median age: 46
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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 Pipers Flat.
Local schools for Pipers Flat
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Government School Catchment
Portland Central School
Wallerawang Public School
Cullen Bullen Public School
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Frequently asked
About Pipers Flat.
- What is the Pipers Flat postcode?
- Pipers Flat is in the 2847 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Pipers Flat?
- Pipers Flat is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2847, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Pipers Flat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Pipers Flat?
- There are 4 schools serving Pipers Flat on this page, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Portland, Portland Central School, Wallerawang Public School.
- How walkable is Pipers Flat?
- Pipers Flat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Pipers Flat?
- Pipers Flat is close to Blackmans Flat, Portland, Wallerawang, Lidsdale, Mount Lambie.
- What is the population of Pipers Flat?
- The population of Pipers Flat is approximately 2,447 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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