Montefiores, NSW 2820 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Montefiores is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2820, home to 630 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Dubbo local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 253 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 630
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,640 /week
- Median personal income
- $869 /week
- Median family income
- $1,937 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Dubbo Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $303 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Wellington High School
- Wellington Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 27 bus stops
- Montefiores St At Queen St
- Montefiores St At Herbert St
- Montefiores St After Mitchell Hwy
- Montefiores St At Mitchell Hwy
- Gobolion St At Raymond St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 24 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 57.4% of the 352 resolvable premises in Montefiores. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 35.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 57.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 7.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 747 across postcode 2820 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 24% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 244 violent offences, 138 theft, 118 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Montefiores?
Montefiores (NSW 2820) had 630 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Dubbo Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Montefiores?
The median advertised rent in Montefiores is $303/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Montefiores?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Montefiores covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wellington High School (1.2 km), Wellington Public School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Montefiores?
Montefiores is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (57.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Montefiores?
Across postcode 2820, 747 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (244), theft (138), property damage (118). 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 Montefiores?
27 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Montefiores centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 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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