Pokolbin, NSW 2320 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Pokolbin is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2320, home to 1,049 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Dungog local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 129 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,049
- Median age
- 57 years
- Median household income
- $2,395 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,045 /week
- Median family income
- $2,648 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- Local government area
- Cessnock
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $600 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,550
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Nulkaba Public School
- Mount View High School
- Cessnock West Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- McDonalds Rd After Thompson Rd
- Small Wine Makers Centre, McDonalds Rd
- McDonalds Rd At Thompsons Rd
- Broke Rd At McDonalds Rd
- Pokolbin Village, Broke Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 3 restaurants
- 4 parks and reserves
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, 28.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 55.2% of the 1,313 resolvable premises in Pokolbin. 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: 18.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 1.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 55.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 15.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 7.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,034 across postcode 2320 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 951 violent offences, 619 theft, 401 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pokolbin?
Pokolbin (NSW 2320) had 1,049 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 57. It sits within the Cessnock local government area.
What is the median rent in Pokolbin?
The median advertised rent in Pokolbin is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Pokolbin?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Pokolbin covering government sectors. Nearest include: Nulkaba Public School (5.8 km), Mount View High School (6.3 km), Cessnock West Public School (7.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Pokolbin?
Pokolbin is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (55.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Pokolbin?
Across postcode 2320, 3,034 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (951), theft (619), vehicle theft (401). 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 Pokolbin?
In Pokolbin, 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 (28.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Pokolbin?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Pokolbin centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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