Eglinton, NSW 2795 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Eglinton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2795, home to 3,012 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Cabonne local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 160 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,012
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $2,054 /week
- Median personal income
- $941 /week
- Median family income
- $2,212 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Bathurst Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $415 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,805
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Eglinton Public School
- Bathurst West Public School
- Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 19 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 40 bus stops
- Eglinton Oval, Park St
- Alexander St At Cottonwood Dr
- Alexander St Opp Cottonwood Dr
- Eglinton Public School, Alexander St
- Wellington St Opp Ranken St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 34 parks and reserves
- 10 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 66.1% of the 1,242 resolvable premises in Eglinton. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 66.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 25.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 8.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,560 across postcode 2795 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,130 violent offences, 674 theft, 517 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eglinton?
Eglinton (NSW 2795) had 3,012 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Bathurst Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Eglinton?
The median advertised rent in Eglinton is $415/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Eglinton?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Eglinton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Eglinton Public School (0.4 km), Bathurst West Public School (4.2 km), Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus (4.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Eglinton?
Eglinton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (66.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Eglinton?
Across postcode 2795, 3,560 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,130), theft (674), other (517). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Eglinton?
40 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Eglinton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 19 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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