Warren, NSW 2824 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Warren is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2824, home to 1,272 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Warren local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 424 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,272
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,267 /week
- Median personal income
- $740 /week
- Median family income
- $1,721 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Warren
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $215 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Warren Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
- St Mary's Parish Primary School, Lawson St
- Orchard St At River Av
- Burton St Before Chester St
- Chester St After Burton St
- Warren Central School, Hale St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 2 pubs and bars
- 14 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 62.0% of the 900 resolvable premises in Warren. 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: 23.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 62.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 13.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 314 across postcode 2824 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 98 violent offences, 51 theft, 46 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Warren?
Warren (NSW 2824) had 1,272 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Warren local government area.
What is the median rent in Warren?
The median advertised rent in Warren is $215/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Warren?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Warren covering government sectors. Nearest include: Warren Central School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Warren?
Warren is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (62% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Warren?
Across postcode 2824, 314 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (98), theft (51), other (46). 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 Warren?
13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Warren centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 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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