Katoomba at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
8,268
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Katoomba.
The postcode for Katoomba is 2780 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Katoomba (2780) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Katoomba has roughly 8,268 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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 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's population at 8,268, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
8,268
Median age
48
Family households
55%
Lone person
40%
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
8,268
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
905
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.
100
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Katoomba.
Local schools for Katoomba
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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.
- What is the Katoomba postcode?
- Katoomba is in the 2780 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- Where is Katoomba?
- Katoomba 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?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Katoomba?
- There are 11 schools serving Katoomba on this page, including St Canice's Primary School, Katoomba Public School, Katoomba North Public School.
- How walkable is Katoomba?
- Katoomba has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Katoomba?
- Katoomba is close to Katoomba Dc, Yosemite, Leura, Medlow Bath, Kedumba.
- What is the population of Katoomba?
- The population of Katoomba is approximately 8,268 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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