Mount Victoria, NSW 2786 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mount Victoria is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2786, home to 945 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Lithgow local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 91 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 945
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,197 /week
- Median personal income
- $680 /week
- Median family income
- $1,734 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Blue Mountains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Mount Victoria Public School
- Blackheath Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 14 bus stops
- Great Western Hwy Opp Mount Piddington Rd
- Great Western Hwy At Mount Piddington Rd
- Hotel Imperial, Great Western Hwy
- Mount Victoria Public School, Victoria St
- Mount Victoria Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 17 parks and reserves
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 90.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 68.9% of the 743 resolvable premises in Mount Victoria. 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: 27.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 68.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 3.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 69 across postcode 2786 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 21 property damage, 18 theft, 11 violent offences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mount Victoria?
Mount Victoria (NSW 2786) had 945 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Blue Mountains local government area.
What is the median rent in Mount Victoria?
The median advertised rent in Mount Victoria is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mount Victoria?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Mount Victoria covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mount Victoria Public School (0.2 km), Blackheath Public School (6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mount Victoria?
Mount Victoria is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (68.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mount Victoria?
Across postcode 2786, 69 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were property damage (21), theft (18), violent (11). 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 Victoria?
In Mount Victoria, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (90.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Mount Victoria?
16 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mount Victoria centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops, 2 train 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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