Claymore, NSW 2559 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Claymore is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2559, home to 2,579 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area and roughly 43 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,579
- Median age
- 28 years
- Median household income
- $1,020 /week
- Median personal income
- $483 /week
- Median family income
- $1,211 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Campbelltown (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $209 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Blairmount Public School
- Eagle Vale Sports High School
- Claymore Public School
- Currans Hill Public School
- Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 31 bus stops
- Blairmount Public School, Clydesdale Dr
- Blairmount Public School, Badgally Rd
- Badgally Rd Opp Blairmount Public School
- Dobell Rd Opp Rees Cl
- Thomas Burke Reserve, Badgally Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 12 parks and reserves
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), 37.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 57.1% of the 1,116 resolvable premises in Claymore. 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: 57.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 42.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 218 across postcode 2559 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85 violent offences, 46 property damage, 21 sexual offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Claymore?
Claymore (NSW 2559) had 2,579 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 28. It sits within the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Claymore?
The median advertised rent in Claymore is $209/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Claymore?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Claymore covering government sectors. Nearest include: Blairmount Public School (0.9 km), Eagle Vale Sports High School (1.6 km), Claymore Public School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Claymore?
Claymore is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (57.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Claymore?
Across postcode 2559, 218 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (85), property damage (46), sexual offences (21). 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 Claymore?
In Claymore, 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 (37.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Claymore?
31 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Claymore centroid. 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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