Paytens Bridge, NSW 2871 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Paytens Bridge is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2871, home to 109 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Weddin local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 271 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$130 /wk
Population109
Median age36
Area247 km²
To CBD271 km
LGAForbes

Demographics

Population
109
Median age
36 years
Median household income
$2,750 /week
Median personal income
$1,138 /week
Median family income
$3,583 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Forbes
Statistical region (SA4)
Central West
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Riverina
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$130 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,700
Rent share of household income
5%

Schools

School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop

Closest stops:

  • Paytens Bridge, Paytens Bridge Rd bus · 473 m

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 95.7% of the 46 resolvable premises in Paytens Bridge. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 95.7%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.3%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 1,120 across postcode 2871 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 36% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 236 theft, 228 violent offences, 162 other offences.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Paytens Bridge?

Paytens Bridge (NSW 2871) had 109 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Forbes local government area.

What is the median rent in Paytens Bridge?

The median advertised rent in Paytens Bridge is $130/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

What NBN technology is available in Paytens Bridge?

Paytens Bridge is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (95.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Paytens Bridge?

Across postcode 2871, 1,120 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (236), violent (228), other (162). 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 Paytens Bridge?

1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Paytens Bridge centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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