Mallabula, NSW 2319 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mallabula is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2319, home to 963 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Stephens local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 148 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 963
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,170 /week
- Median personal income
- $569 /week
- Median family income
- $1,420 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Port Stephens
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Tanilba Bay Public School
- Bobs Farm Public School
- Soldiers Point Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 29 bus stops
- Wychewood Av Opp Essendene Gdns
- Fairlands Rd At Hartford St
- Wychewood Av Opp Wren Lane
- Strathmore Rd Opp Stephens St
- Fairlands Rd Opp Strathmore Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 restaurants
- 31 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 5 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, 19.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 54.0% of the 483 resolvable premises in Mallabula. 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: 54.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 14.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 31.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 436 across postcode 2319 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 16% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 137 violent offences, 79 theft, 78 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mallabula?
Mallabula (NSW 2319) had 963 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Port Stephens local government area.
What is the median rent in Mallabula?
The median advertised rent in Mallabula is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mallabula?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Mallabula covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tanilba Bay Public School (0.7 km), Bobs Farm Public School (4.1 km), Soldiers Point Public School (5.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mallabula?
Mallabula is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mallabula?
Across postcode 2319, 436 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (137), theft (79), other (78). 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 Mallabula?
In Mallabula, 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 (19.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Mallabula?
29 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mallabula centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 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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