Cessnock City Council

Lenaghan

NSW2322

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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Day to day

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

Verified median pending

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

70

Median age: 43

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

6

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Drug offences4 (66.7%)
Theft2 (33.3%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Lenaghan.

Local schools for Lenaghan

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Government School Catchment

Black Hill Public School

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Minmi Public School

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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

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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.

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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