Paxton, NSW 2325 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Paxton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2325, home to 1,215 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Central Coast (NSW) local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 100 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,215
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,692 /week
- Median personal income
- $730 /week
- Median family income
- $1,875 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Cessnock
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hunter
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $345 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,671
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Paxton Public School
- Ellalong Public School
- Millfield Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- Clift St Opp Paxton Bowling Club
- Sawyer St At McDonalds Av
- Main St At Sawyer St
- Millfield Rd After Earps Rd
- Millfield Rd Opp Earps Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 pubs and bars
- 5 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 6 playgrounds
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, 53.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 50.3% of the 531 resolvable premises in Paxton. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 36.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 50.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 13.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,699 across postcode 2325 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 882 violent offences, 508 theft, 419 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Paxton?
Paxton (NSW 2325) had 1,215 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Cessnock local government area.
What is the median rent in Paxton?
The median advertised rent in Paxton is $345/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Paxton?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Paxton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Paxton Public School (0.2 km), Ellalong Public School (2.9 km), Millfield Public School (3.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Paxton?
Paxton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (50.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Paxton?
Across postcode 2325, 2,699 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (882), theft (508), property damage (419). 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 Paxton?
In Paxton, 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 (53.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Paxton?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Paxton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 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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