Lenaghan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
70
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Lenaghan.
The postcode for Lenaghan is 2322 (NSW).
Lenaghan (2322) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.
Lenaghan has roughly 70 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Lenaghan 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lenaghan's population at 70, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (91% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
70
Median age
43
Family households
91%
Lone person
–
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)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
70
Median age: 43
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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
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Education
Schools in Lenaghan.
Local schools for Lenaghan
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Government School Catchment
Black Hill Public School
Minmi Public School
Glendore 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 Lenaghan.
- What is the Lenaghan postcode?
- Lenaghan is in the 2322 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is Lenaghan?
- Lenaghan is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2322, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lenaghan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Lenaghan?
- There are 20 schools serving Lenaghan on this page, including Black Hill Public School, Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College, Minmi Public School.
- How walkable is Lenaghan?
- Lenaghan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lenaghan?
- Lenaghan is close to Black Hill, Fletcher, Stockrington, Minmi, Maryland.
- What is the population of Lenaghan?
- The population of Lenaghan is approximately 70 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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