Elrington, NSW 2325 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Elrington is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2325, home to 155 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Central Coast (NSW) local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 100 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 155
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,843 /week
- Median personal income
- $784 /week
- Median family income
- $1,924 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Cessnock
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hunter
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $100 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 5%
Schools
- Kearsley Public School
- Mulbring Public School
- Kitchener Public School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 53.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 91.2% of the 68 resolvable premises in Elrington. 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: 91.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 8.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,699 across postcode 2325 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 882 violent offences, 508 theft, 419 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Elrington?
Elrington (NSW 2325) had 155 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Cessnock local government area.
What is the median rent in Elrington?
The median advertised rent in Elrington is $100/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Elrington?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Elrington covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kearsley Public School (4 km), Mulbring Public School (5.2 km), Kitchener Public School (6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Elrington?
Elrington is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (91.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Elrington?
Across postcode 2325, 2,699 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (882), theft (508), property damage (419). 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 Elrington?
In Elrington, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (53.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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