Warrumbungle Shire Council

Purlewaugh

NSW2357

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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Day to day

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

Verified median pending

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

81

Median age: 54

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

10

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft2 (20.0%)
Malicious damage to property2 (20.0%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2 (20.0%)
Assault1 (10.0%)
Other offences1 (10.0%)

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

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Purlewaugh.

Local schools for Purlewaugh

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Premer Public School

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Mullaley Public School

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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.

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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