Yarramalong, NSW 2259 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Yarramalong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2259, home to 329 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Cessnock local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 75 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 329
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $2,571 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,077 /week
- Median family income
- $2,766 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Central Coast (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Shortland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $410 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,400
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Kulnura Public School
- Wyong Creek Public School
- Central Mangrove Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Yarramalong Rd At Leewood Cl
- Yarramalong Rd Opp Leewood Cl
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, 63.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 90.8% of the 142 resolvable premises in Yarramalong. 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: 90.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 9.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,851 across postcode 2259 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,487 violent offences, 1,178 theft, 599 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yarramalong?
Yarramalong (NSW 2259) had 329 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Yarramalong?
The median advertised rent in Yarramalong is $410/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Yarramalong?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Yarramalong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kulnura Public School (5.9 km), Wyong Creek Public School (8 km), Central Mangrove Public School (8.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Yarramalong?
Yarramalong is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (90.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Yarramalong?
Across postcode 2259, 4,851 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,487), theft (1,178), property damage (599). 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 Yarramalong?
In Yarramalong, 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 (63.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Yarramalong?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Yarramalong 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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