Faulkland, NSW 2422 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Faulkland is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2422, home to 106 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Walcha local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 220 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 106
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $1,718 /week
- Median personal income
- $628 /week
- Median family income
- $2,125 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $295 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,105
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Stratford Public School
- Gloucester High School
- Gloucester Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop
- 388 Faulkland Rd
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, 90.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 51.2% of the 43 resolvable premises in Faulkland. 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: 51.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 48.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 193 across postcode 2422 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 67 violent offences, 39 theft, 28 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Faulkland?
Faulkland (NSW 2422) had 106 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Faulkland?
The median advertised rent in Faulkland is $295/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Faulkland?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Faulkland covering government sectors. Nearest include: Stratford Public School (7.7 km), Gloucester High School (8.9 km), Gloucester Public School (9.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Faulkland?
Faulkland is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (51.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Faulkland?
Across postcode 2422, 193 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (67), theft (39), property damage (28). 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 Faulkland?
In Faulkland, 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 (90.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Faulkland?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Faulkland 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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