Lithgow City Council
Mount Wilson
Mount Wilson at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
81
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Mount Wilson.
Mount Wilson (2786) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Mount Wilson has roughly 81 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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 Wilson 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Wilson's population at 81, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
81
Median age
62
Family households
57%
Lone person
43%
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)
$323/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
81
Median age: 62
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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 Wilson.
Local schools for Mount Wilson
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Government School Catchment
Bilpin Public School
Mount Victoria Public School
Blackheath Public 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 Mount Wilson.
- What is the Mount Wilson postcode?
- Mount Wilson is in the 2786 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Wilson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $323.
- What schools are in Mount Wilson?
- There are 7 schools serving Mount Wilson on this page, including Bilpin Public School, OneSchool Global NSW - Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Public School.
- How walkable is Mount Wilson?
- Mount Wilson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Wilson?
- Mount Wilson is close to Mount Tomah, Berambing, Mount Irvine, Bell, Dargan.
- What is the population of Mount Wilson?
- Mount Wilson has approximately 81 residents. The median age is 62.
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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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