Fiddletown, NSW 2159 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Fiddletown is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2159, home to 259 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hornsby local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 38 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 259
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,562 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,016 /week
- Median family income
- $2,874 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Hornsby
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Berowra
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $455 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,500
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Wideview Public School
- Arcadia Public School
- Glenorie 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 2 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), 37.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 86.3% of the 73 resolvable premises in Fiddletown. 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: 86.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 13.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 84 across postcode 2159 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 30% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 21 theft, 18 property damage, 17 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fiddletown?
Fiddletown (NSW 2159) had 259 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Hornsby local government area.
What is the median rent in Fiddletown?
The median advertised rent in Fiddletown is $455/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Fiddletown?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Fiddletown covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wideview Public School (7.8 km), Arcadia Public School (8 km), Glenorie Public School (8.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Fiddletown?
Fiddletown is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (86.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Fiddletown?
Across postcode 2159, 84 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (21), property damage (18), violent (17). 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 Fiddletown?
In Fiddletown, 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 (37.5 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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