Mandalong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
433
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Mandalong.
The postcode for Mandalong is 2264 (NSW).
Mandalong (2264) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Mandalong has roughly 433 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.
Mandalong 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mandalong's population at 433, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
433
Median age
47
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
433
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
23
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 Mandalong.
Local schools for Mandalong
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Government School Catchment
Cooranbong Public School
Morisset High School
Morisset Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Mandalong.
- What is the Mandalong postcode?
- Mandalong is in the 2264 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Mandalong?
- Mandalong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2264, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mandalong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $395, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Mandalong?
- There are 9 schools serving Mandalong on this page, including Cooranbong Public School, St John Vianney Primary School, Morisset High School.
- How walkable is Mandalong?
- Mandalong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mandalong?
- Mandalong is close to Lemon Tree, Durren Durren, Cooranbong, Morisset, Wyee.
- What is the population of Mandalong?
- The population of Mandalong is approximately 433 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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