Cawdor, NSW 2570 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cawdor is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2570, home to 430 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wollondilly local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 66 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 430
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $2,399 /week
- Median personal income
- $930 /week
- Median family income
- $2,482 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wollondilly
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Camden High School
- Cawdor Public School
- Camden South Public School
- Spring Farm Public School
- Camden Park Environmental Education Centre
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 26 bus stops
- Cawdor Rd Opp Westbrook Rd
- Westbrook Rd At Cawdor Rd
- Cawdor Rd At Doncaster Av
- Cawdor Rd Opp Doncaster Av
- Cawdor Rd Opp Camden High School
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 30 parks and reserves
- 16 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), 52.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.0% of the 135 resolvable premises in Cawdor. 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.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 97.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,600 across postcode 2570 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 555 violent offences, 320 theft, 221 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cawdor?
Cawdor (NSW 2570) had 430 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Wollondilly local government area.
What is the median rent in Cawdor?
The median advertised rent in Cawdor is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cawdor?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Cawdor covering government sectors. Nearest include: Camden High School (1.2 km), Cawdor Public School (2.2 km), Camden South Public School (2.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cawdor?
Cawdor is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cawdor?
Across postcode 2570, 1,600 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (555), theft (320), property damage (221). 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 Cawdor?
In Cawdor, 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 (52 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Cawdor?
26 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cawdor 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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