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New South Wales · Postcode 2824
Snakes Plain postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 398 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Snakes Plain 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
Snakes Plain vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Snakes Plain | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,875 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $160 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Median age | 40 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +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.
Snakes Plain is a remote community in New South Wales, with postcode 2824. It lies roughly 398 km from Sydney, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Warren.
According to the 2021 Census, Snakes Plain has a population of 14 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,875, close to the NSW average.
Housing in Snakes Plain includes a median weekly rent of $160, 6 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Snakes Plain scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Snakes Plain is part of the Bourke - Cobar - Coonamble statistical area in New South Wales.
Snakes Plain details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2824 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 14 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,875/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,625/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $160 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 87.5 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6 |
| Australian Citizens | 50.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -31.7768751 |
| Longitude | 147.7556456 |
| Distance from Sydney | 398 km |
| Region (SA4) | Far West and Orana |
| Area (SA3) | Bourke - Cobar - Coonamble |
| Local Government | Warren |
| Federal Electorate | Parkes |
| State Electorate | Barwon |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 5 (35.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (21.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 8 (57.1%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (28.6%) |
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 3 (21.4%) |
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 (100.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 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.