Peak Hill, NSW 2869 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Peak Hill is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2869, home to 1,162 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Narromine local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 309 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,162
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $996 /week
- Median personal income
- $503 /week
- Median family income
- $1,288 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Parkes
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $185 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $814
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Peak Hill Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 36 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 47 bus stops
- Shell Service Station, Caswell St
- Peak Hill Central School, Bogan St
- Caswell St After Dugga St
- Dugga St At Newell Hwy
- Peak Hill Central School, Derribong St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 1 pub or bar
- 7 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 72.1% of the 613 resolvable premises in Peak Hill. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 15.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 72.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 12.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 131 across postcode 2869 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 37 violent offences, 35 theft, 19 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Peak Hill?
Peak Hill (NSW 2869) had 1,162 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Parkes local government area.
What is the median rent in Peak Hill?
The median advertised rent in Peak Hill is $185/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Peak Hill?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Peak Hill covering government sectors. Nearest include: Peak Hill Central School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Peak Hill?
Peak Hill is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (72.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Peak Hill?
Across postcode 2869, 131 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (37), theft (35), other (19). 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 Peak Hill?
47 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Peak Hill centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 36 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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