Caerleon at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
184
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Caerleon.
The postcode for Caerleon is 2850 (NSW).
Caerleon (2850) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Caerleon has roughly 184 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Caerleon 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 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 414mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Dubbo Airport AWS station, 25.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Caerleon's population at 184, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
184
Median age
29
Family households
82%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
184
Median age: 29
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Safety
Crime and safety.
29
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 Caerleon.
Local schools for Caerleon
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Government School Catchment
Mudgee Public School
Mudgee High School
Cudgegong Valley Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
414 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
33.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Dubbo Airport AWS (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Caerleon.
- What is the Caerleon postcode?
- Caerleon is in the 2850 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Caerleon?
- Caerleon is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2850, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Caerleon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Caerleon?
- There are 4 schools serving Caerleon on this page, including Mudgee Public School, Mudgee High School, Cudgegong Valley Public School.
- How walkable is Caerleon?
- Caerleon has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Caerleon?
- Caerleon is close to Millsville, Gulgamree, Putta Bucca, Glen Ayr, Menah.
- What is the population of Caerleon?
- The population of Caerleon is approximately 184 (2021 Census). The median age is 29.
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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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