Yarragong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8,965
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Yarragong.
The postcode for Yarragong is 2871 (NSW).
Yarragong (2871) sits in the Weddin region of NSW.
Yarragong has roughly 8,965 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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What it’s like to live here.
Yarragong 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yarragong's population at 8,965, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
8,965
Median age
42
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
8,965
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Yarragong.
Local schools for Yarragong
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Government School Catchment
Bedgerabong Public School
Bogan Gate Public School
Forbes North Public School
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Frequently asked
About Yarragong.
- What is the Yarragong postcode?
- Yarragong is in the 2871 postcode, in NSW, in the Weddin Shire Council region.
- Where is Yarragong?
- Yarragong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2871, in the Weddin Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Yarragong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in Yarragong?
- There are 15 schools serving Yarragong on this page, including Bedgerabong Public School, Bogan Gate Public School, Forbes North Public School.
- How walkable is Yarragong?
- Yarragong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Yarragong?
- Yarragong is close to Gunning Gap, Gunning Gap, Carrawabbity, Bedgerebong, Bedgerabong.
- What is the population of Yarragong?
- The population of Yarragong is approximately 8,965 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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