Pilliga NSW

Postcode 2388 · Narrabri LGA

Pilliga is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Narrabri local government area (postcode 2388). With a population of 175, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $40K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Pilliga is $158,000, having surged 110.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $500. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 16.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $650.

Pilliga is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 747, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 15 bus stops. The crime rate in the Narrabri LGA is moderate at 5,705 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Pilliga offers a gross rental yield of 16.5%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($158K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.0x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +110.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield16.5% High Yield
Price vs State$158K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability4.0x Affordable
Price Momentum+110.7% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education3/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$158K
110.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$189
POPULATION
175
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$762
Personal Income /wk$397
Mortgage /mth$650
CRIME (Narrabri LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,705
Total Incidents730
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops15
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA747
Total Students18
Government1
Pilliga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 747
Data: 2025