New South Wales · Postcode 2339
Parraweena postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 249 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Parraweena 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
Parraweena vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Parraweena | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,937 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $62 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Median age | 44 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈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.
Parraweena is a locality 249 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2339. It falls within the New England and North West region. The local government area is Liverpool Plains.
According to the 2021 Census, Parraweena has a population of 61 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,937, close to the NSW average.
Housing in Parraweena includes a median weekly rent of $62, 14 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 47.4% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Parraweena scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Parraweena is part of the Tamworth - Gunnedah statistical area in New South Wales.
Parraweena details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2339 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 61 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,937/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $966/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $62 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 254.9 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 14 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -31.7297688 |
| Longitude | 150.4345813 |
| Distance from Sydney | 249 km |
| Region (SA4) | New England and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Tamworth - Gunnedah |
| Local Government | Liverpool Plains |
| Federal Electorate | New England |
| State Electorate | Tamworth |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 6 (9.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 9 (14.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 9 (14.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 22 (36.1%) |
| 65+ years | 5 (8.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 5 (8.2%) |
| Arthritis | 4 (6.6%) |
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 (14.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 18 (85.7%) |
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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.