Purlewaugh at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
81
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Purlewaugh.
The postcode for Purlewaugh is 2357 (NSW).
Purlewaugh (2357) sits in the Warrumbungle region of NSW.
Purlewaugh has roughly 81 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.
Purlewaugh 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Purlewaugh's population at 81, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
81
Median age
54
Family households
75%
Lone person
16%
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)
$206/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
81
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
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Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Purlewaugh.
Local schools for Purlewaugh
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Government School Catchment
Premer Public School
Mullaley Public School
Coonabarabran High School
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Frequently asked
About Purlewaugh.
- What is the Purlewaugh postcode?
- Purlewaugh is in the 2357 postcode, in NSW, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- Where is Purlewaugh?
- Purlewaugh is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2357, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Purlewaugh?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $206, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Purlewaugh?
- There are 5 schools serving Purlewaugh on this page, including Premer Public School, Mullaley Public School, Coonabarabran High School.
- How walkable is Purlewaugh?
- Purlewaugh has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Purlewaugh?
- Purlewaugh is close to Tambar Springs, Rocky Glen, Napier Lane, Goolhi, Box Ridge.
- What is the population of Purlewaugh?
- The population of Purlewaugh is approximately 81 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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