Lithgow City Council
Megalong
Megalong at a glance
Median house
$381,000
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,822
Median age 53
About
Welcome to Megalong.
Megalong is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$381,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$323/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$381,000
$274,320
4,822
Median age: 53
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading5.19%
Based on $381,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading6.12%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,822
Median age
53
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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 Megalong.
Local schools for Megalong
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Megalong Public School
Katoomba Public School
Katoomba High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Megalong.
- What is the median house price in Megalong?
- The median house price in Megalong, NSW 2785 is $381,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Megalong postcode?
- Megalong is in the 2785 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Megalong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $323.
- What schools are in Megalong?
- There are 5 schools serving Megalong on this page, including Megalong Public School, St Canice's Primary School, Katoomba Public School.
- How walkable is Megalong?
- Megalong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Megalong?
- Megalong is close to Megalong Valley, Shipley, Medlow Bath, Katoomba, Katoomba Dc.
- What is the population of Megalong?
- Megalong has approximately 4,822 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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