Fosterton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
94
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Fosterton.
The postcode for Fosterton is 2420 (NSW).
Fosterton (2420) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Fosterton has roughly 94 residents, with a retiree-heavy 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.
Fosterton 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fosterton's population at 94, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
94
Median age
58
Family households
71%
Lone person
37%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
94
Median age: 58
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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 Fosterton.
Local schools for Fosterton
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Government School Catchment
Dungog High School
Dungog Public School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary 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 Fosterton.
- What is the Fosterton postcode?
- Fosterton is in the 2420 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Fosterton?
- Fosterton is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2420, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fosterton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Fosterton?
- There are 3 schools serving Fosterton on this page, including Dungog High School, St Joseph's Primary School, Dungog Public School.
- How walkable is Fosterton?
- Fosterton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Fosterton?
- Fosterton is close to Dingadee, Tillegra, Brownmore, Bendolba, Stroud Hill.
- What is the population of Fosterton?
- The population of Fosterton is approximately 94 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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Sources cited
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