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New South Wales · Postcode 2632
Palarang postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 380 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Palarang at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Palarang vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Palarang | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,624 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $205 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,660 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 55 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 25.0% +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.
Palarang is a locality 380 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2632. It falls within the Capital Region region. The local government area is Snowy Monaro Regional.
According to the 2021 Census, Palarang has a population of 26 with a median age of 55. The median weekly household income is $1,624, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 25.0%, higher than the NSW average.
Housing in Palarang includes a median weekly rent of $205, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,660, with 12 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 50.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Palarang scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Palarang is part of the South Coast statistical area in New South Wales.
Palarang details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2632 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 26 |
| Median Age | 55 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,624/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $840/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $205 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,660 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 92.5 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 12 |
| Australian Citizens | 96.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 25.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -36.8285247 |
| Longitude | 149.1173663 |
| Distance from Sydney | 380 km |
| Region (SA4) | Capital Region |
| Area (SA3) | South Coast |
| Local Government | Snowy Monaro Regional |
| Federal Electorate | Eden-Monaro |
| State Electorate | Monaro |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 8 (30.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 8 (30.8%) |
| 65+ years | 9 (34.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Cancer | 4 (15.4%) |
| Arthritis | 3 (11.5%) |
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 | 3 (27.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 8 (72.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
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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.