Nerong, NSW 2423 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Nerong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2423, home to 168 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid-Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 194 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 168
- Median age
- 59 years
- Median household income
- $862 /week
- Median personal income
- $444 /week
- Median family income
- $1,100 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $310 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,250
- Rent share of household income
- 36%
Schools
School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Curlew Cres At Whimbrel Dr
- Whimbrel Dr At Pacific Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 62.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 44 resolvable premises in Nerong. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 275 across postcode 2423 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 86 violent offences, 56 other offences, 53 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nerong?
Nerong (NSW 2423) had 168 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 59. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Nerong?
The median advertised rent in Nerong is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
What NBN technology is available in Nerong?
Nerong is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Nerong?
Across postcode 2423, 275 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (86), other (56), theft (53). 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 Nerong?
In Nerong, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (62.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Nerong?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Nerong 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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