Lower Belford, NSW 2335 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lower Belford is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2335, home to 407 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Maitland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 137 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 407
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $2,374 /week
- Median personal income
- $903 /week
- Median family income
- $2,899 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Singleton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,188
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- Kirkton Public School
- Branxton Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Standen Dr Opp Kirkton Public School
- Kirkton Public School, Standen Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
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, 51.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 81.5% of the 205 resolvable premises in Lower Belford. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 17.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 81.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 535 across postcode 2335 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 23% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 143 violent offences, 111 theft, 82 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lower Belford?
Lower Belford (NSW 2335) had 407 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Singleton local government area.
What is the median rent in Lower Belford?
The median advertised rent in Lower Belford is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lower Belford?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Lower Belford covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kirkton Public School (0.4 km), Branxton Public School (8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lower Belford?
Lower Belford is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (81.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lower Belford?
Across postcode 2335, 535 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (143), theft (111), property damage (82). 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 Lower Belford?
In Lower Belford, 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 (51.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Lower Belford?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lower Belford centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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