Mount Rivers at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
60
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Mount Rivers.
The postcode for Mount Rivers is 2311 (NSW).
Mount Rivers (2311) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Mount Rivers has roughly 60 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.
Mount Rivers 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 14 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Rivers's population at 60, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
60
Median age
47
Family households
100%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$185/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
60
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Mount Rivers.
Local schools for Mount Rivers
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Government School Catchment
Gresford Public School
Vacy Public School
Martins Creek Public School
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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 Mount Rivers.
- What is the Mount Rivers postcode?
- Mount Rivers is in the 2311 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Mount Rivers?
- Mount Rivers is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2311, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Rivers?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $185.
- What schools are in Mount Rivers?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Rivers on this page, including Gresford Public School, Vacy Public School, Martins Creek Public School.
- How walkable is Mount Rivers?
- Mount Rivers has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Rivers?
- Mount Rivers is close to Allynbrook, Lostock, Summer Hill, Halton, Eccleston.
- What is the population of Mount Rivers?
- The population of Mount Rivers is approximately 60 (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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