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Purlewaugh 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 Purlewaugh Compares
Purlewaugh vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Purlewaugh | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,437 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $170 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,400 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 54 | 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.
Purlewaugh is a locality 322 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2357. It falls within the Far West and Orana region. The local government area is Warrumbungle Shire.
According to the 2021 Census, Purlewaugh has a population of 81 with a median age of 54. The median weekly household income is $1,437, below the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 9 (11.1% of residents).
Housing in Purlewaugh includes a median weekly rent of $170, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,400, with 32 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 90.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Purlewaugh scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Purlewaugh is part of the Dubbo statistical area in New South Wales.
Purlewaugh Details
| Postcode | 2357 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 81 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,437/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $774/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $170 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,400 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 353.1 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 32 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (11.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -31.2857718 |
| Longitude | 149.6618089 |
| Distance from Sydney | 322 km |
| Region (SA4) | Far West and Orana |
| Area (SA3) | Dubbo |
| Local Government | Warrumbungle Shire |
| Federal Electorate | Parkes |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 18 (22.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 13 (16.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 32 (39.5%) |
| 65+ years | 14 (17.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 15 (18.5%) |
| Asthma | 9 (11.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (4.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (3.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (11.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 9 (26.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 12 (35.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 9 (26.5%) |
Suburbs Near Purlewaugh
Same Postcode (2357)
More Purlewaugh 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.