Shipley at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,822
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Shipley.
The postcode for Shipley is 2785 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Shipley (2785) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Shipley has roughly 4,822 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Shipley 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Shipley's population at 4,822, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
4,822
Median age
53
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$323/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,822
Median age: 53
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Shipley.
Local schools for Shipley
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Government School Catchment
Blackheath Public School
Katoomba North Public School
Megalong Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Shipley.
- What is the Shipley postcode?
- Shipley is in the 2785 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Shipley?
- Shipley is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2785. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Shipley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $323.
- What schools are in Shipley?
- There are 10 schools serving Shipley on this page, including Blackheath Public School, Mountains Christian College, Katoomba North Public School.
- How walkable is Shipley?
- Shipley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Shipley?
- Shipley is close to Blackheath, Medlow Bath, Yosemite, Kanimbla, Katoomba.
- What is the population of Shipley?
- The population of Shipley is approximately 4,822 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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