Linden, NSW 2778 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Linden is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2778, home to 471 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 69 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 471
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $2,039 /week
- Median personal income
- $911 /week
- Median family income
- $2,242 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Blue Mountains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $410 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Hazelbrook Public School
- Faulconbridge Public School
- Springwood High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 7 bus stops
- Tollgate Dr At Great Western Hwy
- Glossop Rd After Burke Rd
- Glossop Rd Before Burke Rd
- Great Western Hwy At Hepburn Rd
- Linden Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
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), 68.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 71.0% of the 224 resolvable premises in Linden. 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: 71.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 29.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 54 across postcode 2778 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 13 violent offences, 9 theft, 8 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Linden?
Linden (NSW 2778) had 471 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Blue Mountains local government area.
What is the median rent in Linden?
The median advertised rent in Linden is $410/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Linden?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Linden covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hazelbrook Public School (3.6 km), Faulconbridge Public School (5.4 km), Springwood High School (6.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Linden?
Linden is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (71% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Linden?
Across postcode 2778, 54 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (13), theft (9), property damage (8). 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 Linden?
In Linden, 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 (68.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Linden?
9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Linden centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 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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