Megan, NSW 2453 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Megan is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2453, home to 168 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Coffs Harbour local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 415 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 168
- Median age
- 57 years
- Median household income
- $1,015 /week
- Median personal income
- $546 /week
- Median family income
- $1,271 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Bellingen
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $238 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,250
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Cascade Environmental Education Centre
- Dorrigo Public School
- Dorrigo High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Briggsvale Rd Opp Coramba Rd
- Briggsvale Rd At Coramba Rd
- Briggsvale Rd Opp Richards Rd
- Briggsvale Rd At Wards Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 78.6% of the 42 resolvable premises in Megan. 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: 21.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 78.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 131 across postcode 2453 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 38 violent offences, 27 property damage, 17 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Megan?
Megan (NSW 2453) had 168 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 57. It sits within the Bellingen local government area.
What is the median rent in Megan?
The median advertised rent in Megan is $238/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Megan?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Megan covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cascade Environmental Education Centre (5.7 km), Dorrigo Public School (9 km), Dorrigo High School (9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Megan?
Megan is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (78.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Megan?
Across postcode 2453, 131 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (38), property damage (27), theft (17). 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 Megan?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Megan centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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