Niangala, NSW 2354 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Niangala is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2354, home to 149 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Upper Hunter local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 307 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 149
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,375 /week
- Median personal income
- $629 /week
- Median family income
- $1,375 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Walcha
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $80 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,259
- Rent share of household income
- 6%
Schools
- Niangala Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Healy St After Delahunty St
- Niangala-Walcha Rd At Delahunty St
- Niangala-Walcha Rd Opp Delahunty St
- Niangala Public School, Foster St
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (33.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 660 mm
- Reference station: Tamworth Airport AWS, 88.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 48 resolvable premises in Niangala. 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: 151 across postcode 2354 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 29% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 59 violent offences, 26 other offences, 22 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Niangala?
Niangala (NSW 2354) had 149 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Walcha local government area.
What is the median rent in Niangala?
The median advertised rent in Niangala is $80/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Niangala?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Niangala covering government sectors. Nearest include: Niangala Public School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Niangala?
Niangala 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 Niangala?
Across postcode 2354, 151 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (59), other (26), theft (22). 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 Niangala?
In Niangala, mean daily temperatures range from 9.9°C to 25°C and annual rainfall is 660 mm measured at the Tamworth Airport AWS weather station (88.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Niangala?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Niangala centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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