Pelaw Main, NSW 2327 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Pelaw Main is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2327, home to 1,080 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Cessnock local government area and roughly 119 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,080
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,174 /week
- Median personal income
- $626 /week
- Median family income
- $1,612 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Cessnock
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $310 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,447
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Kurri Kurri Public School
- Stanford Merthyr Infants School
- Kurri Kurri High School
- Pelaw Main Public School
- Weston Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 28 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 60 bus stops
- Hopetoun St Before Merthyr St
- Hopetoun St After Merthyr St
- Victoria St At Hopetoun St
- Rawson St At Merthyr St
- Victoria St After Coronation St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 26 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 7 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, 33.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 69.6% of the 497 resolvable premises in Pelaw Main. 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: 30.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 69.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 694 across postcode 2327 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 9% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 208 violent offences, 138 theft, 92 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pelaw Main?
Pelaw Main (NSW 2327) had 1,080 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Cessnock local government area.
What is the median rent in Pelaw Main?
The median advertised rent in Pelaw Main is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Pelaw Main?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Pelaw Main covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kurri Kurri Public School (0.8 km), Stanford Merthyr Infants School (0.9 km), Kurri Kurri High School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Pelaw Main?
Pelaw Main is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (69.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Pelaw Main?
Across postcode 2327, 694 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (208), theft (138), vehicle theft (92). 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 Pelaw Main?
In Pelaw Main, 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 (33.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Pelaw Main?
60 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Pelaw Main centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 28 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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