Lostock at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
65
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Lostock.
The postcode for Lostock is 2311 (NSW).
Lostock (2311) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Lostock has roughly 65 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Lostock 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lostock's population at 65, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (56%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
65
Median age
42
Family households
52%
Lone person
56%
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)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$113/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
65
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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 Lostock.
Local schools for Lostock
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Government School Catchment
Gresford Public School
Mount Pleasant Public School
Vacy 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 Lostock.
- What is the Lostock postcode?
- Lostock is in the 2311 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Lostock?
- Lostock is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2311, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lostock?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $113.
- What schools are in Lostock?
- There are 18 schools serving Lostock on this page, including Gresford Public School, Mount Pleasant Public School, Vacy Public School.
- How walkable is Lostock?
- Lostock has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lostock?
- Lostock is close to Carrabolla, Eccleston, Bonnington Park, Mount Rivers, Allynbrook.
- What is the population of Lostock?
- The population of Lostock is approximately 65 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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