Katoomba Dc at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
13.3k
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Katoomba Dc.
The postcode for Katoomba Dc is 2780 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Katoomba Dc (2780) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Katoomba Dc has roughly 13,348 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Katoomba Dc scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Katoomba Dc's population at 13,348, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
13,348
Median age
50
Family households
–
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$323/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
13,348
Median age: 50
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Katoomba Dc.
Local schools for Katoomba Dc
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Government School Catchment
Katoomba Public School
Katoomba North Public School
Katoomba High 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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Katoomba Dc.
- What is the Katoomba Dc postcode?
- Katoomba Dc is in the 2780 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- Where is Katoomba Dc?
- Katoomba Dc is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2780. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Katoomba Dc?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $323.
- What schools are in Katoomba Dc?
- There are 11 schools serving Katoomba Dc on this page, including St Canice's Primary School, Katoomba Public School, Katoomba North Public School.
- How walkable is Katoomba Dc?
- Katoomba Dc has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Katoomba Dc?
- Katoomba Dc is close to Katoomba, Yosemite, Leura, Medlow Bath, Kedumba.
- What is the population of Katoomba Dc?
- The population of Katoomba Dc is approximately 13,348 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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