Lemon Tree at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
54
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Lemon Tree.
The postcode for Lemon Tree is 2259 (NSW).
Lemon Tree (2259) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.
Lemon Tree has roughly 54 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Lemon Tree 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 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lemon Tree's population at 54, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
54
Median age
58
Family households
78%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
54
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lemon Tree.
Local schools for Lemon Tree
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Government School Catchment
Cooranbong Public School
Jilliby Public School
Wyee 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 Lemon Tree.
- What is the Lemon Tree postcode?
- Lemon Tree is in the 2259 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is Lemon Tree?
- Lemon Tree is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2259, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lemon Tree?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Lemon Tree?
- There are 20 schools serving Lemon Tree on this page, including Cooranbong Public School, Jilliby Public School, Wyee Public School.
- How walkable is Lemon Tree?
- Lemon Tree has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lemon Tree?
- Lemon Tree is close to Durren Durren, Dooralong, Mandalong, Ravensdale, Kiar.
- What is the population of Lemon Tree?
- The population of Lemon Tree is approximately 54 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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