Caerleon, NSW 2850 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Caerleon is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2850, home to 184 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Lithgow local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 199 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 184
- Median age
- 29 years
- Median household income
- $1,937 /week
- Median personal income
- $691 /week
- Median family income
- $1,949 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mid-Western Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $520 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Mudgee Public School
- Mudgee High School
- Cudgegong Valley Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 9 bus stops
- Hill End Rd At Hone Ck Dr
- Hill End Rd Opp Hone Creek Dr
- 286 Castlereagh Hwy
- 273 Castlereagh Hwy
- Saleyards Lane Before Castlereagh Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 restaurants
- 13 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 97.8% of the 457 resolvable premises in Caerleon. 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: 97.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,167 across postcode 2850 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 366 violent offences, 223 theft, 161 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Caerleon?
Caerleon (NSW 2850) had 184 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Mid-Western Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Caerleon?
The median advertised rent in Caerleon is $520/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Caerleon?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Caerleon covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mudgee Public School (4 km), Mudgee High School (4.1 km), Cudgegong Valley Public School (4.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Caerleon?
Caerleon is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (97.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Caerleon?
Across postcode 2850, 1,167 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (366), theft (223), property damage (161). 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 Caerleon?
9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Caerleon centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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