Horseshoe Bend at a glance
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
427
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Horseshoe Bend.
The postcode for Horseshoe Bend is 2320 (NSW).
Horseshoe Bend (2320) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Horseshoe Bend has roughly 427 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Horseshoe Bend scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Horseshoe Bend's population at 427, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
427
Median age
40
Family households
75%
Lone person
26%
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)
$373/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
427
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
20
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.
56
10
75
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Horseshoe Bend.
Local schools for Horseshoe Bend
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Government School Catchment
Nillo Infants School
Maitland Public School
Maitland East 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 Horseshoe Bend.
- What is the Horseshoe Bend postcode?
- Horseshoe Bend is in the 2320 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Horseshoe Bend?
- Horseshoe Bend is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2320, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Horseshoe Bend?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $373, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Horseshoe Bend?
- There are 20 schools serving Horseshoe Bend on this page, including All Saints College, St John the Baptist Primary School, Nillo Infants School.
- How walkable is Horseshoe Bend?
- Horseshoe Bend has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 10, bike score 75.
- What suburbs are near Horseshoe Bend?
- Horseshoe Bend is close to South Maitland, Lorn, Maitland North, Maitland, Greenhills.
- What is the population of Horseshoe Bend?
- The population of Horseshoe Bend is approximately 427 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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