Bishops Bridge at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
218
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Bishops Bridge.
The postcode for Bishops Bridge is 2326 (NSW).
Bishops Bridge (2326) sits in the Maitland region of NSW.
Bishops Bridge has roughly 218 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bishops Bridge scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bishops Bridge's population at 218, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
218
Median age
43
Family households
77%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$315/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$185/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
218
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bishops Bridge.
Local schools for Bishops Bridge
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Government School Catchment
Lochinvar Public School
Gillieston Public School
Telarah Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bishops Bridge.
- What is the Bishops Bridge postcode?
- Bishops Bridge is in the 2326 postcode, in NSW, in the Maitland City Council region.
- Where is Bishops Bridge?
- Bishops Bridge is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2326, in the Maitland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bishops Bridge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $315, for units it's $185.
- What schools are in Bishops Bridge?
- There are 20 schools serving Bishops Bridge on this page, including St Patrick's Primary School, Lochinvar Public School, Gillieston Public School.
- How walkable is Bishops Bridge?
- Bishops Bridge has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bishops Bridge?
- Bishops Bridge is close to Sawyers Gully, Farley, Loxford, Windella, Lochinvar.
- What is the population of Bishops Bridge?
- The population of Bishops Bridge is approximately 218 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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