Horseshoe Bend, NSW 2320 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Horseshoe Bend is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2320, home to 427 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Dungog local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 129 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 427
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,375 /week
- Median personal income
- $673 /week
- Median family income
- $1,763 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Maitland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $330 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,344
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Nillo Infants School
- Maitland Public School
- Maitland East Public School
- Maitland Grossmann High School
- Bolwarra Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 train stops, 55 bus stops
- Maitland Regional Art Gallery, High St
- Maitland Town Hall, High St
- High St At Hunter St
- High St Opp Free Church St
- High Street Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 12 cafés
- 13 restaurants
- 10 pubs and bars
- 24 parks and reserves
- 10 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 5 supermarkets
- 15 playgrounds
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, 28.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 99.5% of the 200 resolvable premises in Horseshoe Bend. 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: 99.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,034 across postcode 2320 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 951 violent offences, 619 theft, 401 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Horseshoe Bend?
Horseshoe Bend (NSW 2320) had 427 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Maitland local government area.
What is the median rent in Horseshoe Bend?
The median advertised rent in Horseshoe Bend is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Horseshoe Bend?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Horseshoe Bend covering government sectors. Nearest include: Nillo Infants School (0.9 km), Maitland Public School (1.1 km), Maitland East Public School (2.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Horseshoe Bend?
Horseshoe Bend is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Horseshoe Bend?
Across postcode 2320, 3,034 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (951), theft (619), vehicle theft (401). 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 Horseshoe Bend?
In Horseshoe Bend, 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 (28.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Horseshoe Bend?
61 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Horseshoe Bend centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 bus stops, 2 train 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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