North Rothbury, NSW 2335 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
North Rothbury is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2335, home to 2,502 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Maitland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 137 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,502
- Median age
- 30 years
- Median household income
- $2,206 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,025 /week
- Median family income
- $2,381 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Cessnock
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Branxton Public School
- Greta Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 11 bus stops
- Wine Country Dr At Tuckers Lane
- Hanwood Estate, Wine Country Dr
- Hanwood Rd After Wine Country Dr
- Hanwood Rd After Dominicks Cct
- 23 Hanwood Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
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, 51.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 85.6% of the 2,482 resolvable premises in North Rothbury. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 85.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 12.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 535 across postcode 2335 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 23% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 143 violent offences, 111 theft, 82 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Rothbury?
North Rothbury (NSW 2335) had 2,502 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Cessnock local government area.
What is the median rent in North Rothbury?
The median advertised rent in North Rothbury is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in North Rothbury?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near North Rothbury covering government sectors. Nearest include: Branxton Public School (3.8 km), Greta Public School (4.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in North Rothbury?
North Rothbury is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (85.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is North Rothbury?
Across postcode 2335, 535 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (143), theft (111), property damage (82). 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 North Rothbury?
In North Rothbury, 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 (51.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in North Rothbury?
11 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the North Rothbury 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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