Nericon, NSW 2680 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Nericon is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2680, home to 278 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Murrumbidgee local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 490 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$260 /wk
Population278
Median age39
Area64.6 km²
To CBD490 km
LGAGriffith

Demographics

Population
278
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$1,890 /week
Median personal income
$850 /week
Median family income
$2,111 /week
Average household size
2.8
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Griffith
Statistical region (SA4)
Riverina
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Farrer
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$260 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,625
Rent share of household income
14%

Schools

  • Lake Wyangan Public School Primary · Government
  • Beelbangera Public School Primary · Government
  • Griffith North Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Lowde St Before Alpen St bus · 94 m
  • Lowde St Before Wilson St bus · 94 m
  • Lake View Branch Before Local Rd bus · 791 m
  • Lake View Branch Canal Rd Opp 554 bus · 1538 m
  • 554 Lake View Branch Canal Rd bus · 1555 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 99.2% of the 119 resolvable premises in Nericon. 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: 99.2%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 1,990 across postcode 2680 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 15% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 602 violent offences, 382 theft, 324 property damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Nericon?

Nericon (NSW 2680) had 278 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Griffith local government area.

What is the median rent in Nericon?

The median advertised rent in Nericon is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Nericon?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Nericon covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lake Wyangan Public School (4.5 km), Beelbangera Public School (6.4 km), Griffith North Public School (7.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Nericon?

Nericon is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Nericon?

Across postcode 2680, 1,990 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (602), theft (382), property damage (324). 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 Nericon?

5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Nericon centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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