Littleton, NSW 2790 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Littleton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2790, home to 737 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 107 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 737
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,161 /week
- Median personal income
- $713 /week
- Median family income
- $1,591 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- 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
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,395
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Cooerwull Public School
- Lithgow Public School
- Lithgow High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 25 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 82 bus stops
- Rabaul St At Bren St
- Rabaul St At Lemnos St
- Lemnos St At Rabaul St
- Rabul St Opp Finlay Av
- Lemnos St At Amiens St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 28 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 68 parks and reserves
- 10 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 28 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 44.1% of the 376 resolvable premises in Littleton. 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: 44.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 21.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 34.3%
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 Littleton?
Littleton (NSW 2790) had 737 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Lithgow local government area.
What is the median rent in Littleton?
The median advertised rent in Littleton is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Littleton?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Littleton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cooerwull Public School (1.2 km), Lithgow Public School (2.4 km), Lithgow High School (2.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Littleton?
Littleton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (44.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Littleton?
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 public transport options are in Littleton?
82 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Littleton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 25 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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