Somerton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
272
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Somerton.
The postcode for Somerton is 2340 (NSW).
Somerton (2340) sits in the Liverpool Plains region of NSW.
Somerton has roughly 272 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Somerton 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Somerton's population at 272, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
272
Median age
38
Family households
69%
Lone person
27%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
272
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
26
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Somerton.
Local schools for Somerton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Somerton Public School
Carroll Public School
Attunga Public School
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Frequently asked
About Somerton.
- What is the Somerton postcode?
- Somerton is in the 2340 postcode, in NSW, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council region.
- Where is Somerton?
- Somerton is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2340, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Somerton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $285.
- What schools are in Somerton?
- There are 20 schools serving Somerton on this page, including Somerton Public School, Carroll Public School, Attunga Public School.
- How walkable is Somerton?
- Somerton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Somerton?
- Somerton is close to Bective, Winton, Keepit, Carroll, Appleby.
- What is the population of Somerton?
- The population of Somerton is approximately 272 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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