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.
Snapshot
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
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
- Ben Lomond Rd Opp Inn Rd
- Ben Lomond Rd At Inn Rd
- Inn Rd At Ben Lomond Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
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%
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.
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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