Megalong Valley, NSW 2785 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Megalong Valley is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2785, home to 148 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Lithgow local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 93 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 148
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $2,042 /week
- Median personal income
- $762 /week
- Median family income
- $2,100 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Blue Mountains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $280 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,200
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Megalong Public School
- Katoomba Public School
- Katoomba High School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 parks and reserves
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), 92.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 76.5% of the 68 resolvable premises in Megalong Valley. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 23.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 76.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 140 across postcode 2785 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 44 violent offences, 25 theft, 23 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Megalong Valley?
Megalong Valley (NSW 2785) had 148 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Blue Mountains local government area.
What is the median rent in Megalong Valley?
The median advertised rent in Megalong Valley is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Megalong Valley?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Megalong Valley covering government sectors. Nearest include: Megalong Public School (0.2 km), Katoomba Public School (7.3 km), Katoomba High School (7.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Megalong Valley?
Megalong Valley is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (76.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Megalong Valley?
Across postcode 2785, 140 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (44), theft (25), property damage (23). 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 Megalong Valley?
In Megalong Valley, 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 (92.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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