Pampoolah, NSW 2430 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Pampoolah is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2430, home to 423 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid-Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 250 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$400 /wk
Population423
Median age51
Area17.1 km²
To CBD250 km
LGAMid-Coast

Demographics

Population
423
Median age
51 years
Median household income
$1,288 /week
Median personal income
$554 /week
Median family income
$1,528 /week
Average household size
2.8
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Mid-Coast
Statistical region (SA4)
Mid North Coast
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyne
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$400 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,324
Rent share of household income
31%

Schools

  • Cundletown Public School Primary · Government
  • Chatham Public School Primary · Government
  • Chatham High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 99.4% of the 176 resolvable premises in Pampoolah. 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: 99.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%

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: 3,018 across postcode 2430 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 951 violent offences, 602 theft, 404 property damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Pampoolah?

Pampoolah (NSW 2430) had 423 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.

What is the median rent in Pampoolah?

The median advertised rent in Pampoolah is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Pampoolah?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Pampoolah covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cundletown Public School (3.7 km), Chatham Public School (6.1 km), Chatham High School (6.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Pampoolah?

Pampoolah is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Pampoolah?

Across postcode 2430, 3,018 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (951), theft (602), property damage (404). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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