Blandford, NSW 2338 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Blandford is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2338, home to 205 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tamworth local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 238 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 205
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,449 /week
- Median personal income
- $846 /week
- Median family income
- $2,166 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Upper Hunter Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Blandford Public School
- Murrurundi Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- Salisbury St After Moore St
- Salisbury St Opp Moore St
- Blandford Public School, Salisbury St
- Timor St Before Clarke St
- Timor Rd After Clarke St
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (33.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 660 mm
- Reference station: Tamworth Airport AWS, 76.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 70.1% of the 67 resolvable premises in Blandford. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 70.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 29.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 62 across postcode 2338 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 40% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 25 violent offences, 10 other offences, 9 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blandford?
Blandford (NSW 2338) had 205 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Upper Hunter Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Blandford?
The median advertised rent in Blandford is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Blandford?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Blandford covering government sectors. Nearest include: Blandford Public School (0.8 km), Murrurundi Public School (6.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Blandford?
Blandford is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (70.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Blandford?
Across postcode 2338, 62 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (25), other (10), theft (9). 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 Blandford?
In Blandford, mean daily temperatures range from 9.9°C to 25°C and annual rainfall is 660 mm measured at the Tamworth Airport AWS weather station (76.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Blandford?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Blandford 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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