Megalong Valley at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
148
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Megalong Valley.
The postcode for Megalong Valley is 2785 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Megalong Valley (2785) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Megalong Valley has roughly 148 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Megalong Valley 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 Valley's population at 148, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
148
Median age
52
Family households
78%
Lone person
12%
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
148
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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
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Education
Schools in Megalong Valley.
Local schools for Megalong Valley
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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 Valley.
- What is the Megalong Valley postcode?
- Megalong Valley is in the 2785 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Megalong Valley?
- Megalong Valley 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 Valley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Megalong Valley?
- There are 5 schools serving Megalong Valley on this page, including Megalong Public School, St Canice's Primary School, Katoomba Public School.
- How walkable is Megalong Valley?
- Megalong Valley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Megalong Valley?
- Megalong Valley is close to Megalong, Shipley, Medlow Bath, Katoomba, Katoomba Dc.
- What is the population of Megalong Valley?
- The population of Megalong Valley is approximately 148 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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