Cullen Bullen, NSW 2790 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cullen Bullen is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2790, home to 166 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 100 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 166
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,042 /week
- Median personal income
- $484 /week
- Median family income
- $1,406 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Lithgow
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $190 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,571
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Cullen Bullen Public School
- Portland Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 10 bus stops
- 45 Castlereagh Hwy
- Castlereagh Hwy Before Carsons Siding Rd
- Cullen Bullen PS
- Castlereagh Hwy At King St
- Watson Av Opp Invincible Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 99.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 93.3% of the 119 resolvable premises in Cullen Bullen. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 93.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,408 across postcode 2790 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 411 violent offences, 322 theft, 190 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cullen Bullen?
Cullen Bullen (NSW 2790) had 166 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Lithgow local government area.
What is the median rent in Cullen Bullen?
The median advertised rent in Cullen Bullen is $190/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cullen Bullen?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Cullen Bullen covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cullen Bullen Public School (0.3 km), Portland Central School (8.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cullen Bullen?
Cullen Bullen is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (93.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cullen Bullen?
Across postcode 2790, 1,408 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (411), theft (322), other (190). 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 Cullen Bullen?
In Cullen Bullen, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (99.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Cullen Bullen?
10 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cullen Bullen centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 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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