Mount Hunter, NSW 2570 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mount Hunter is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2570, home to 749 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wollondilly local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 66 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 749
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,200 /week
- Median personal income
- $802 /week
- Median family income
- $2,233 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wollondilly
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $430 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Mount Hunter Public School
- The Oaks Public School
- Cawdor Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- 620 Spring Creek Rd
- 519 Calf Farm Rd
- Spring Creek Rd Opp Calf Farm Rd
- 156 Calf Farm 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
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 52.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 56.7% of the 245 resolvable premises in Mount Hunter. 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.
- Fibre to the Premises: 9.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 15.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 56.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 18.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,600 across postcode 2570 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 555 violent offences, 320 theft, 221 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mount Hunter?
Mount Hunter (NSW 2570) had 749 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Wollondilly local government area.
What is the median rent in Mount Hunter?
The median advertised rent in Mount Hunter is $430/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mount Hunter?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Mount Hunter covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mount Hunter Public School (4.2 km), The Oaks Public School (4.4 km), Cawdor Public School (5.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mount Hunter?
Mount Hunter is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (56.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mount Hunter?
Across postcode 2570, 1,600 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (555), theft (320), property damage (221). 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 Mount Hunter?
In Mount Hunter, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (52 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Mount Hunter?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mount Hunter centroid. 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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