Faulconbridge, NSW 2776 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Faulconbridge is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2776, home to 4,156 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area and roughly 65 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,156
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,152 /week
- Median personal income
- $933 /week
- Median family income
- $2,391 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Blue Mountains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $420 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,077
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Springwood High School
- Faulconbridge Public School
- Ellison Public School
- Springwood 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 1.5 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
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), 64.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 64.3% of the 1,702 resolvable premises in Faulconbridge. 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: 64.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 35.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 69 across postcode 2776 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 36% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 30 violent offences, 9 theft, 6 sexual offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Faulconbridge?
Faulconbridge (NSW 2776) had 4,156 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Blue Mountains local government area.
What is the median rent in Faulconbridge?
The median advertised rent in Faulconbridge is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Faulconbridge?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Faulconbridge covering government sectors. Nearest include: Springwood High School (2 km), Faulconbridge Public School (2.8 km), Ellison Public School (4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Faulconbridge?
Faulconbridge is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (64.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Faulconbridge?
Across postcode 2776, 69 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (30), theft (9), sexual offences (6). 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 Faulconbridge?
In Faulconbridge, 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 (64.4 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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