Lochinvar, NSW 2321 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lochinvar is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2321, home to 1,095 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Port Stephens local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 141 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,095
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,287 /week
- Median personal income
- $889 /week
- Median family income
- $2,411 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Maitland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $370 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Lochinvar Public School
- Greta Public School
- Rutherford Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 11 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 23 bus stops
- St Patricks Primary School, Gregory Rd
- Station Lane At Christopher Rd
- Lochinvar Public School, New England Hwy
- New England Hwy Opp Lochinvar Public School
- New England Hwy Opp All Saints College
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 6 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, 20.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 76.6% of the 1,657 resolvable premises in Lochinvar. 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: 76.6%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 22.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 904 across postcode 2321 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 346 violent offences, 116 theft, 111 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lochinvar?
Lochinvar (NSW 2321) had 1,095 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Maitland local government area.
What is the median rent in Lochinvar?
The median advertised rent in Lochinvar is $370/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lochinvar?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Lochinvar covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lochinvar Public School (0.2 km), Greta Public School (6.7 km), Rutherford Public School (7.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lochinvar?
Lochinvar is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (76.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lochinvar?
Across postcode 2321, 904 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (346), theft (116), property damage (111). 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 Lochinvar?
In Lochinvar, 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 (20.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Lochinvar?
23 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lochinvar centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 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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