Lemon Tree Passage, NSW 2319 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lemon Tree Passage is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2319, home to 2,686 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Stephens local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 148 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,686
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $1,071 /week
- Median personal income
- $533 /week
- Median family income
- $1,314 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Port Stephens
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $365 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Rent share of household income
- 34%
Schools
- Tanilba Bay Public School
- Soldiers Point Public School
- Bobs Farm Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- Meredith Av At Cook Pde
- Stanley St At Cambridge Av (Hail And Ride)
- Meredith Av After Russell St
- Meredith Av Before Johnson Pde
- Gould Dr Opp Club Lemon Tree
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 restaurants
- 16 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 4 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, 19.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 47.1% of the 1,587 resolvable premises in Lemon Tree Passage. 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: 47.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 17.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 35.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 436 across postcode 2319 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 16% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 137 violent offences, 79 theft, 78 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lemon Tree Passage?
Lemon Tree Passage (NSW 2319) had 2,686 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Port Stephens local government area.
What is the median rent in Lemon Tree Passage?
The median advertised rent in Lemon Tree Passage is $365/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lemon Tree Passage?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Lemon Tree Passage covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tanilba Bay Public School (3.2 km), Soldiers Point Public School (3.4 km), Bobs Farm Public School (4.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lemon Tree Passage?
Lemon Tree Passage is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (47.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lemon Tree Passage?
Across postcode 2319, 436 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (137), theft (79), other (78). 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 Lemon Tree Passage?
In Lemon Tree Passage, 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 (19.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Lemon Tree Passage?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lemon Tree Passage centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 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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