Sawyers Gully, NSW 2326 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Sawyers Gully is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2326, home to 542 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Maitland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 123 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 542
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,847 /week
- Median personal income
- $699 /week
- Median family income
- $1,887 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- 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
- $405 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Abermain Public School
- Weston Public School
- Kurri Kurri High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Old Maitland Rd Before Majors Lane
- Old Maitland Rd Opp Majors Lane
- Sawyers Gully Rd Before Old Maitland Rd
- Sawyers Gully Rd After Old Maitland Rd
- Sawyers Gully Rd At Bakers Lane
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 (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 36.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 95.9% of the 194 resolvable premises in Sawyers Gully. 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.
- Fibre to the Premises: 2.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 95.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 608 across postcode 2326 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 186 violent offences, 115 property damage, 86 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sawyers Gully?
Sawyers Gully (NSW 2326) had 542 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Cessnock local government area.
What is the median rent in Sawyers Gully?
The median advertised rent in Sawyers Gully is $405/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Sawyers Gully?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Sawyers Gully covering government sectors. Nearest include: Abermain Public School (4.9 km), Weston Public School (5.5 km), Kurri Kurri High School (7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Sawyers Gully?
Sawyers Gully is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (95.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Sawyers Gully?
Across postcode 2326, 608 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (186), property damage (115), vehicle theft (86). 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 Sawyers Gully?
In Sawyers Gully, 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 (36.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Sawyers Gully?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Sawyers Gully centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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