Mallowa 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 Mallowa Compares
Mallowa vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Mallowa | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,062 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $228 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Median age | 30 | 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.
Mallowa is a remote community in New South Wales, with postcode 2400. It lies roughly 500 km from Sydney, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Moree Plains.
According to the 2021 Census, Mallowa has a population of 97 with a median age of 30. The median weekly household income is $2,062, close to the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 3 (3.1% of residents).
Housing in Mallowa includes a median weekly rent of $228, 29 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 44.4% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mallowa scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Mallowa is part of the Moree - Narrabri statistical area in New South Wales.
Mallowa Details
| Postcode | 2400 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 97 |
| Median Age | 30 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,062/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,337/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $228 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 731.7 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 29 |
| Australian Citizens | 66.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (3.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -29.6622099 |
| Longitude | 149.3263196 |
| Distance from Sydney | 500 km |
| Region (SA4) | New England and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Moree - Narrabri |
| Local Government | Moree Plains |
| Federal Electorate | Parkes |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 17 (17.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 19 (19.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 33 (34.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 21 (21.6%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (4.1%) |
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 | 5 (5.2%) |
| Arthritis | 4 (4.1%) |
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 | 9 (23.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 14 (35.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 16 (41.0%) |
Suburbs Near Mallowa
Same Postcode (2400)
More Mallowa 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.