Wilpinjong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
19.1k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Wilpinjong.
The postcode for Wilpinjong is 2850 (NSW).
Wilpinjong (2850) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Wilpinjong has roughly 19,146 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wilpinjong 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 Wilpinjong's population at 19,146, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
19,146
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
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
19,146
Median age: 40
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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 Wilpinjong.
Local schools for Wilpinjong
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gulgong High School
Gulgong Public School
Red Hill Environmental Education Centre
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Frequently asked
About Wilpinjong.
- What is the Wilpinjong postcode?
- Wilpinjong is in the 2850 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Wilpinjong?
- Wilpinjong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2850, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wilpinjong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Wilpinjong?
- There are 6 schools serving Wilpinjong on this page, including Gulgong High School, Gulgong Public School, Red Hill Environmental Education Centre.
- How walkable is Wilpinjong?
- Wilpinjong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wilpinjong?
- Wilpinjong is close to Wollar, Cumbo, Munghorn, Tichular, Murragamba.
- What is the population of Wilpinjong?
- The population of Wilpinjong is approximately 19,146 (2021 Census). 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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