Ferodale at a glance
Population
98
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Ferodale.
The postcode for Ferodale is 2318 (NSW).
Ferodale (2318) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW.
Ferodale has roughly 98 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ferodale's population at 98, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
98
Median age
43
Family households
76%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
98
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
90
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ferodale.
Local schools for Ferodale
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Government School Catchment
Medowie Public School
Wirreanda Public School
Non-Government Schools
Medowie Christian 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 Ferodale.
- What is the Ferodale postcode?
- Ferodale is in the 2318 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- Where is Ferodale?
- Ferodale is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2318, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ferodale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Ferodale?
- There are 4 schools serving Ferodale on this page, including Medowie Christian School, Medowie Public School, Wirreanda Public School.
- What suburbs are near Ferodale?
- Ferodale is close to Twelve Mile Creek, Balickera, Eagleton, Medowie, Kings Hill.
- What is the population of Ferodale?
- The population of Ferodale is approximately 98 (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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