Ben Lomond, NSW 2365 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Ben Lomond is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2365, home to 135 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 420 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$125 /wk
Population135
Median age47
Area278 km²
To CBD420 km
LGAArmidale Regional

Demographics

Population
135
Median age
47 years
Median household income
$1,231 /week
Median personal income
$674 /week
Median family income
$1,687 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Armidale Regional
Statistical region (SA4)
New England and North West
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Parkes
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$125 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$650
Rent share of household income
10%

Schools

School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Ben Lomond Rd Opp Inn Rd bus · 278 m
  • Ben Lomond Rd At Inn Rd bus · 280 m
  • Inn Rd At Ben Lomond Rd bus · 310 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 96.3% of the 27 resolvable premises in Ben Lomond. 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.

  • Fixed Wireless: 3.7%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 96.3%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 202 across postcode 2365 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 15% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 69 violent offences, 30 property damage, 26 theft.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Ben Lomond?

Ben Lomond (NSW 2365) had 135 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Armidale Regional local government area.

What is the median rent in Ben Lomond?

The median advertised rent in Ben Lomond is $125/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

What NBN technology is available in Ben Lomond?

Ben Lomond is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (96.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Ben Lomond?

Across postcode 2365, 202 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (69), property damage (30), theft (26). 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 Ben Lomond?

3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ben Lomond centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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