Coonamble
The Pilliga
The Pilliga at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,554
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about The Pilliga.
The Pilliga (2388) sits in the Coonamble region of NSW.
The Pilliga has roughly 2,554 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
The Pilliga 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Pilliga's population at 2,554, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
2,554
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,554
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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 Pilliga.
Frequently asked
About The Pilliga.
- What is the The Pilliga postcode?
- The Pilliga is in the 2388 postcode, in NSW, in the Coonamble region.
- What is the average rent in The Pilliga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- How walkable is The Pilliga?
- The Pilliga has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Pilliga?
- The Pilliga is close to Yarrie Lake, Bohena Creek, Willala, Jacks Creek, Baan Baa.
- What is the population of The Pilliga?
- The Pilliga has approximately 2,554 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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