Pheasants Nest, NSW 2574 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Pheasants Nest is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2574, home to 716 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 75 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 716
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $2,428 /week
- Median personal income
- $889 /week
- Median family income
- $2,511 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wollondilly
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hume
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $430 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,392
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Wilton Public School
- Tahmoor Public School
- Picton High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 9 bus stops
- 625 Pheasants Nest Rd
- 665 Pheasants Nest Rd
- 535 Pheasants Nest Rd
- 505 Pheasants Nest Rd
- Pheasants Nest Rd At Esen Way
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.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 33.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 60.1% of the 248 resolvable premises in Pheasants Nest. 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: 60.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 39.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 248 across postcode 2574 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 22% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 83 violent offences, 51 property damage, 42 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pheasants Nest?
Pheasants Nest (NSW 2574) had 716 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Wollondilly local government area.
What is the median rent in Pheasants Nest?
The median advertised rent in Pheasants Nest is $430/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Pheasants Nest?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Pheasants Nest covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wilton Public School (3.8 km), Tahmoor Public School (6.2 km), Picton High School (7.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Pheasants Nest?
Pheasants Nest is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (60.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Pheasants Nest?
Across postcode 2574, 248 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (83), property damage (51), theft (42). 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 Pheasants Nest?
In Pheasants Nest, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (33.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Pheasants Nest?
9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Pheasants Nest centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 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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