Bolwarra Heights, NSW 2320 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bolwarra Heights is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2320, home to 3,436 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Dungog local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 129 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,436
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $2,546 /week
- Median personal income
- $979 /week
- Median family income
- $2,723 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Maitland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $420 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Bolwarra Public School
- Largs Public School
- Nillo Infants School
- Iona Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 26 bus stops
- Paterson Rd After Tocal Rd
- Paterson Rd Before Tocal Rd
- Paterson Opp Bolwarra Lookout
- Paterson Rd Before Dalveen Rd
- Tocal Rd Before Hilldale Dr (Hail And Ride)
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 8 parks and reserves
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 28.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 54.7% of the 1,215 resolvable premises in Bolwarra Heights. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 44.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 54.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,034 across postcode 2320 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 951 violent offences, 619 theft, 401 vehicle theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bolwarra Heights?
Bolwarra Heights (NSW 2320) had 3,436 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Maitland local government area.
What is the median rent in Bolwarra Heights?
The median advertised rent in Bolwarra Heights is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bolwarra Heights?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Bolwarra Heights covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bolwarra Public School (1.4 km), Largs Public School (2 km), Nillo Infants School (4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bolwarra Heights?
Bolwarra Heights is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (54.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bolwarra Heights?
Across postcode 2320, 3,034 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (951), theft (619), vehicle theft (401). 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 Bolwarra Heights?
In Bolwarra Heights, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (28.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Bolwarra Heights?
26 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bolwarra Heights centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 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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