Mount Arthur, NSW 2820 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mount Arthur is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2820, home to 109 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Dubbo local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 253 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 109
- Median age
- 59 years
- Median household income
- $1,437 /week
- Median personal income
- $669 /week
- Median family income
- $1,666 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- 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
- $260 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,134
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Wellington Public School
- Wellington High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops
- Shady Rest Rd At Evans Dr
- 44 Gould League Pl
- Gould League Pl At Renshaw McGirr Way
- 107 Renshaw McGirr Way
- Bushrangers Creek Rd At Evans Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 13 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 86.7% of the 60 resolvable premises in Mount Arthur. 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: 86.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 13.3%
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 Mount Arthur?
Mount Arthur (NSW 2820) had 109 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 59. It sits within the Dubbo Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Mount Arthur?
The median advertised rent in Mount Arthur is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mount Arthur?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Mount Arthur covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wellington Public School (2.4 km), Wellington High School (3.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mount Arthur?
Mount Arthur is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (86.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mount Arthur?
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 Mount Arthur?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mount Arthur 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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