Melinga, NSW 2430 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Melinga is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2430, home to 112 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid-Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 250 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 112
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $1,468 /week
- Median personal income
- $776 /week
- Median family income
- $2,050 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $360 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,140
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Lansdowne Public School
- Coopernook Public School
- Cundletown Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Lansdowne Rd Before Dawson St
- Lansdowne Rd At Upper Lansdowne Rd
- Lansdowne Rd Opp 1073
- 1073 Lansdowne Rd
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
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 96.8% of the 63 resolvable premises in Melinga. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 96.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,018 across postcode 2430 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 951 violent offences, 602 theft, 404 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Melinga?
Melinga (NSW 2430) had 112 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Melinga?
The median advertised rent in Melinga is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Melinga?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Melinga covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lansdowne Public School (3.7 km), Coopernook Public School (8.6 km), Cundletown Public School (9.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Melinga?
Melinga is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Melinga?
Across postcode 2430, 3,018 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (951), theft (602), property damage (404). 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 Melinga?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Melinga 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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