Mcmahons Reef at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
68
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Mcmahons Reef.
The postcode for Mcmahons Reef is 2587 (NSW).
Mcmahons Reef (2587) sits in the Hilltops region of NSW.
Mcmahons Reef has roughly 68 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mcmahons Reef 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mcmahons Reef's population at 68, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (43% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
68
Median age
40
Family households
78%
Lone person
30%
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
43%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
68
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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 Mcmahons Reef.
Local schools for Mcmahons Reef
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Murrumburrah High School
Murrumburrah Public School
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Frequently asked
About Mcmahons Reef.
- What is the Mcmahons Reef postcode?
- Mcmahons Reef is in the 2587 postcode, in NSW, in the Hilltops region.
- Where is Mcmahons Reef?
- Mcmahons Reef is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2587, in the Hilltops region.
- What is the average rent in Mcmahons Reef?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Mcmahons Reef?
- There are 2 schools serving Mcmahons Reef on this page, including Murrumburrah High School, Murrumburrah Public School.
- How walkable is Mcmahons Reef?
- Mcmahons Reef has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mcmahons Reef?
- Mcmahons Reef is close to Cunningar, Garangula, Harden, Aurville, Murrumburrah.
- What is the population of Mcmahons Reef?
- The population of Mcmahons Reef is approximately 68 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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