Pilliga, NSW 2388 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Pilliga is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2388, home to 175 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Coonamble local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 435 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 175
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $762 /week
- Median personal income
- $397 /week
- Median family income
- $949 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Narrabri
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $189 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $650
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Pilliga Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
- Pilliga Public School, Dangar St
- Dangar St After Lagoon St
- Dangar St At Gibbons St
- Dangar St Op Gibbons St
- Lagoon St At Queens St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 pubs and bars
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 90.8% of the 65 resolvable premises in Pilliga. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fibre to the Premises: 7.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 1.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 90.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 196 across postcode 2388 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 52 violent offences, 35 other offences, 34 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pilliga?
Pilliga (NSW 2388) had 175 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Narrabri local government area.
What is the median rent in Pilliga?
The median advertised rent in Pilliga is $189/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Pilliga?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Pilliga covering government sectors. Nearest include: Pilliga Public School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Pilliga?
Pilliga is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (90.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Pilliga?
Across postcode 2388, 196 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (52), other (35), theft (34). 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 Pilliga?
14 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Pilliga centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 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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