Hartley, NSW 2790 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hartley is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2790, home to 478 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
- 478
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,906 /week
- Median personal income
- $751 /week
- Median family income
- $2,250 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- 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
- $283 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Lithgow High School
- Lithgow Public School
- Mount Victoria Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- 2598 Great Western Hwy
- Franks Pl At Mid Hartley Rd
- Mid Hartley Rd At Great Western Hwy
- Great Western Hwy Before Kelly St
- Mid Hartley Rd At Glenrock Pl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 9 parks and reserves
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 93.6% of the 188 resolvable premises in Hartley. 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: 93.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.4%
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 Hartley?
Hartley (NSW 2790) had 478 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Lithgow local government area.
What is the median rent in Hartley?
The median advertised rent in Hartley is $283/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hartley?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Hartley covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lithgow High School (7.2 km), Lithgow Public School (7.7 km), Mount Victoria Public School (8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hartley?
Hartley is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (93.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hartley?
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 Hartley?
In Hartley, 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 Hartley?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hartley centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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