Lithgow City Council

Cattai

NSW2756

Cattai at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

1,077

Median age 40

The brief

What to know about Cattai.

The postcode for Cattai is 2756 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.

Cattai (2756) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.

Cattai has roughly 1,077 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Cattai 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Cattai's population at 1,077, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,077

Median age

40

Family households

85%

Lone person

15%

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)

$400/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$560/wk

Owner occupied

86%

Renter occupied

10%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,077

Median age: 40

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

29

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft10 (34.5%)
Assault4 (13.8%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4 (13.8%)
Against justice procedures3 (10.3%)
Malicious damage to property3 (10.3%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

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 Cattai.

Local schools for Cattai

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Government School Catchment

Cattai Public School

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Longneck Lagoon Environmental Education Centre

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Maraylya Public School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1302 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

26.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

8.4°C

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Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Cattai.

What is the Cattai postcode?
Cattai is in the 2756 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
Where is Cattai?
Cattai is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2756. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Lithgow City Council region.
What is the average rent in Cattai?
The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $560.
What schools are in Cattai?
There are 13 schools serving Cattai on this page, including Cattai Public School, Longneck Lagoon Environmental Education Centre, Maraylya Public School.
How walkable is Cattai?
Cattai has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Cattai?
Cattai is close to Maraylya, Ebenezer, South Maroota, Pitt Town, Wilberforce.
What is the population of Cattai?
The population of Cattai is approximately 1,077 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.

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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