Lithgow City Council
The Devils Wilderness
The Devils Wilderness at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8,848
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about The Devils Wilderness.
The Devils Wilderness (2758) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
The Devils Wilderness has roughly 8,848 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.
The Devils Wilderness 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 13 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Devils Wilderness's population at 8,848, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
8,848
Median age
62
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$374/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8,848
Median age: 62
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 The Devils Wilderness.
Local schools for The Devils Wilderness
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Government School Catchment
Bilpin Public School
Kurrajong North Public School
Kurrajong Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 The Devils Wilderness.
- What is the The Devils Wilderness postcode?
- The Devils Wilderness is in the 2758 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Devils Wilderness?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $374.
- What schools are in The Devils Wilderness?
- There are 20 schools serving The Devils Wilderness on this page, including Bilpin Public School, Kurrajong North Public School, Kurrajong Public School.
- How walkable is The Devils Wilderness?
- The Devils Wilderness has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Devils Wilderness?
- The Devils Wilderness is close to Bilpin, Bowen Mountain, Kurrajong Hills, Berambing, Mount Irvine.
- What is the population of The Devils Wilderness?
- The Devils Wilderness has approximately 8,848 residents. The median age is 62.
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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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