Blair Athol, NSW 2560 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Blair Athol is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2560, home to 2,725 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 54 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,725
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $2,389 /week
- Median personal income
- $809 /week
- Median family income
- $2,388 /week
- Average household size
- 3.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Campbelltown (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $470 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Blairmount Public School
- Campbelltown Public School
- Thomas Reddall High School
- Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
- Beverley Park School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 20 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 train stops, 89 bus stops
- The Kraal Dr At St Paul Pl
- The Kraal Dr Opp St Paul Pl
- Blair Athol Community Hall, The Kraal Dr
- The Kraal Dr Opp Mossberry St
- Macarthur Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 19 cafés
- 36 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 39 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 16 supermarkets
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 24.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 53.8% of the 823 resolvable premises in Blair Athol. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 53.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 46.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 6,031 across postcode 2560 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,882 violent offences, 1,509 theft, 696 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blair Athol?
Blair Athol (NSW 2560) had 2,725 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Blair Athol?
The median advertised rent in Blair Athol is $470/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Blair Athol?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Blair Athol covering government sectors. Nearest include: Blairmount Public School (1.7 km), Campbelltown Public School (1.7 km), Thomas Reddall High School (2.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Blair Athol?
Blair Athol is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (53.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Blair Athol?
Across postcode 2560, 6,031 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,882), theft (1,509), property damage (696). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Blair Athol?
In Blair Athol, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (24.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Blair Athol?
96 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Blair Athol centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 20 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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