Stubbo, NSW 2852 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Stubbo is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2852, home to 270 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Warrumbungle local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 240 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 270
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,305 /week
- Median personal income
- $619 /week
- Median family income
- $1,875 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mid-Western Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $325 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,690
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Gulgong High School
- Gulgong Public School
- Red Hill Environmental Education Centre
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
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.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 92.9% of the 126 resolvable premises in Stubbo. 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: 92.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 7.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 223 across postcode 2852 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 72 violent offences, 44 theft, 30 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stubbo?
Stubbo (NSW 2852) had 270 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Mid-Western Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Stubbo?
The median advertised rent in Stubbo is $325/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Stubbo?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Stubbo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gulgong High School (9.1 km), Gulgong Public School (9.1 km), Red Hill Environmental Education Centre (9.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Stubbo?
Stubbo is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (92.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Stubbo?
Across postcode 2852, 223 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (72), theft (44), other (30). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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