Kanwal, NSW 2259 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kanwal is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2259, home to 4,194 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Cessnock local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 75 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,194
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,344 /week
- Median personal income
- $652 /week
- Median family income
- $1,706 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Central Coast (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Shortland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Kanwal Public School
- Wadalba Community School
- Tuggerawong Public School
- Warnervale Public School
- Woongarrah Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 37 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 95 bus stops
- Cragie Av Opp Kanwal Public School
- Kanwal Public School, Cragie Av
- Swan St Opp Dorset St
- Craigie Av Opp Dalton Av
- Walker Av Before Cragie Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 5 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 43 parks and reserves
- 5 supermarkets
- 23 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, 63.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 72.2% of the 2,106 resolvable premises in Kanwal. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 27.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 72.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,851 across postcode 2259 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,487 violent offences, 1,178 theft, 599 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kanwal?
Kanwal (NSW 2259) had 4,194 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Kanwal?
The median advertised rent in Kanwal is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kanwal?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kanwal covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kanwal Public School (0.3 km), Wadalba Community School (1.6 km), Tuggerawong Public School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kanwal?
Kanwal is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (72.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kanwal?
Across postcode 2259, 4,851 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,487), theft (1,178), property damage (599). 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 Kanwal?
In Kanwal, 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 (63.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Kanwal?
95 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kanwal centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 37 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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