Jenolan Caves at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
15.5k
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Jenolan Caves.
The postcode for Jenolan Caves is 2790 (NSW).
Jenolan Caves (2790) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Jenolan Caves has roughly 15,452 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Jenolan Caves 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jenolan Caves's population at 15,452, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
15,452
Median age
47
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
15,452
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Jenolan Caves.
Local schools for Jenolan Caves
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Government School Catchment
Hampton Public School
Oberon Public School
Oberon High School
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Frequently asked
About Jenolan Caves.
- What is the Jenolan Caves postcode?
- Jenolan Caves is in the 2790 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- Where is Jenolan Caves?
- Jenolan Caves is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2790, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Jenolan Caves?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Jenolan Caves?
- There are 20 schools serving Jenolan Caves on this page, including Hampton Public School, Oberon Public School, Oberon High School.
- How walkable is Jenolan Caves?
- Jenolan Caves has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Jenolan Caves?
- Jenolan Caves is close to Jenolan, Edith, Chatham Valley, Gingkin, Duckmaloi.
- What is the population of Jenolan Caves?
- The population of Jenolan Caves is approximately 15,452 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
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