Coalcliff, NSW 2508 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Coalcliff is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2508, home to 212 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 46 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 212
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $3,299 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,125 /week
- Median family income
- $3,312 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Wollongong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cunningham
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $640 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Stanwell Park Public School
- Scarborough Public School
- Otford Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 8 bus stops
- Coalcliff Station, Lawrence Hargrave Dr
- Paterson Rd Before Lawrence Hargrave Dr
- Paterson Rd After Lawrence Hargrave Dr
- Coalcliff Station, Platform 2
- Coalcliff Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 4 restaurants
- 14 parks and reserves
- 5 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), 15.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 54.3% of the 105 resolvable premises in Coalcliff. 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: 54.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 9.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 36.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 256 across postcode 2508 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 71 violent offences, 37 drug offences, 33 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coalcliff?
Coalcliff (NSW 2508) had 212 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.
What is the median rent in Coalcliff?
The median advertised rent in Coalcliff is $640/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Coalcliff?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Coalcliff covering government sectors. Nearest include: Stanwell Park Public School (2 km), Scarborough Public School (2.6 km), Otford Public School (4.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Coalcliff?
Coalcliff is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Coalcliff?
Across postcode 2508, 256 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (71), drug offences (37), theft (33). 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 Coalcliff?
In Coalcliff, 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 (15.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Coalcliff?
10 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Coalcliff centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus stops, 2 train 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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