Megalong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,822
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Megalong.
The postcode for Megalong is 2785 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Megalong (2785) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Megalong has roughly 4,822 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Megalong 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Megalong's population at 4,822, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
4,822
Median age
53
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$323/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
4,822
Median age: 53
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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
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Government School Catchment
Megalong Public School
Katoomba Public School
Katoomba High School
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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 Megalong postcode?
- Megalong is in the 2785 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Megalong?
- Megalong is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2785. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, 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?
- The population of Megalong is approximately 4,822 (2021 Census). 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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