Mallabula at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
963
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Mallabula.
The postcode for Mallabula is 2319 (NSW).
Mallabula (2319) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW.
Mallabula has roughly 963 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mallabula scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mallabula's population at 963, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
963
Median age
49
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
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)
$365/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
963
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
54
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.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mallabula.
Local schools for Mallabula
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Government School Catchment
Tanilba Bay Public School
Bobs Farm Public School
Soldiers Point 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 Mallabula.
- What is the Mallabula postcode?
- Mallabula is in the 2319 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- Where is Mallabula?
- Mallabula is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2319, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mallabula?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $365, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Mallabula?
- There are 9 schools serving Mallabula on this page, including Tanilba Bay Public School, Bobs Farm Public School, Soldiers Point Public School.
- How walkable is Mallabula?
- Mallabula has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mallabula?
- Mallabula is close to Tanilba Bay, Lemon Tree Passage, Tilligerry Creek, Oyster Cove, Taylors Beach.
- What is the population of Mallabula?
- The population of Mallabula is approximately 963 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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