The size of Purlewaugh is approximately 521.6 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 2.3% of total area. The population of Purlewaugh in 2011 was 271 people. By 2016 the population was 96 showing a population decline of 64.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Purlewaugh is 50-59 years. Households in Purlewaugh are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying under $300 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Purlewaugh work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 77.8% of the homes in Purlewaugh were owner-occupied compared with 83.8% in 2016.