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Lowesdale Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Lowesdale Compares
Lowesdale vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Lowesdale | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,874 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $175 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $921 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Lowesdale is a locality 494 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2646. It falls within the Murray region. The local government area is Federation.
According to the 2021 Census, Lowesdale has a population of 100 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,874, close to the NSW average.
Housing in Lowesdale includes a median weekly rent of $175, median monthly mortgage repayment of $921, with 34 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lowesdale scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Lowesdale is served by Lowesdale Public School.
Lowesdale is part of the Upper Murray exc. Albury statistical area in New South Wales.
Lowesdale Details
| Postcode | 2646 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 100 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,874/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $820/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $175 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $921 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 147.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 34 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -35.8309069 |
| Longitude | 146.3537506 |
| Distance from Sydney | 494 km |
| Region (SA4) | Murray |
| Area (SA3) | Upper Murray exc. Albury |
| Local Government | Federation |
| Federal Electorate | Farrer |
Age Profile
Show counts
| 0–14 years | 24 (24.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 5 (5.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 29 (29.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 35 (35.0%) |
| 65+ years | 11 (11.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 6 (6.0%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (5.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (3.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 4 (13.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 11 (36.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 15 (50.0%) |
Schools in Lowesdale
Suburbs Near Lowesdale
Same Postcode (2646)
More Lowesdale Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.