Lithgow, NSW 2790 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lithgow is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2790, home to 4,956 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
- 4,956
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,010 /week
- Median personal income
- $602 /week
- Median family income
- $1,422 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Lithgow
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $280 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,326
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Lithgow Public School
- Lithgow High School
- Cooerwull Public School
- Zig Zag Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 46 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 95 bus stops
- Main St Opp Cook St
- Mort St Before Cook St
- Lithgow Post Office, Main St
- Lithgow Station, Railway Pde
- Lithgow Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 29 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 72 parks and reserves
- 10 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 27 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), 99.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 51.7% of the 3,399 resolvable premises in Lithgow. 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: 51.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 33.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 15.0%
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 Lithgow?
Lithgow (NSW 2790) had 4,956 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Lithgow local government area.
What is the median rent in Lithgow?
The median advertised rent in Lithgow is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lithgow?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Lithgow covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lithgow Public School (0.4 km), Lithgow High School (1 km), Cooerwull Public School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lithgow?
Lithgow is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (51.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lithgow?
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 Lithgow?
In Lithgow, 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 Lithgow?
97 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lithgow centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 46 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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