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Peelwood 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 Peelwood Compares
Peelwood vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Peelwood | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $762 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $217 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $529 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 61 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -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.
Peelwood is a locality 168 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2583. It falls within the Capital Region region. The local government area is Upper Lachlan Shire.
According to the 2021 Census, Peelwood has a population of 45 with a median age of 61. The median weekly household income is $762, below the NSW average.
Housing in Peelwood includes a median weekly rent of $217, median monthly mortgage repayment of $529, with 23 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Peelwood scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Peelwood is part of the Young - Yass statistical area in New South Wales.
Peelwood Details
| Postcode | 2583 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 45 |
| Median Age | 61 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $762/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $383/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $217 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $529 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 218.3 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 23 |
| Australian Citizens | 97.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -34.1272289 |
| Longitude | 149.4123017 |
| Distance from Sydney | 168 km |
| Region (SA4) | Capital Region |
| Area (SA3) | Young - Yass |
| Local Government | Upper Lachlan Shire |
| Federal Electorate | Hume |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5 (11.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (6.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (6.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 6 (13.3%) |
| 65+ years | 21 (46.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 11 (24.4%) |
| Cancer | 9 (20.0%) |
| Asthma | 8 (17.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (13.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (11.1%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (6.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (15.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 6 (23.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 9 (34.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 7 (26.9%) |
Suburbs Near Peelwood
Same Postcode (2583)
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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.