Mount Wilson, NSW 2786

Lithgow City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2786

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Median house price

$1,550,000

Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Mount Wilson at a glance

Median unit
$252,000
Population
81
Median age 62

Prices: Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Mount Wilson

Houses change hands at $1,550,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (5 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $252,000, roughly 84% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $310,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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Rental data as of October 2026

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What to know about Mount Wilson

Mount Wilson (2786) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW. The median house here is $1,550,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M.

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.

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 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,194 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.

Schools in Mount Wilson

Schools serving Mount Wilson: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Bilpin Public School

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Mount Victoria Public School

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Blackheath Public School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

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.

Family households
57%
Lone person
43%
Owner occupied
84%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Crime and safety

2 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft1 (50.0%)
Other offences1 (50.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,194 mm
Hottest month, avg max
26.1°C
Coldest month, avg min
2.9°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Mount Wilson

What is the median house price in Mount Wilson?
The median house price in Mount Wilson, NSW 2786 is $1,550,000 (median of 5 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $252,000.
How much is my house worth in Mount Wilson?
A useful starting point is the Mount Wilson median house price of $1,550,000 (units $252,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
What is the Mount Wilson postcode?
Mount Wilson is in the 2786 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
Where is Mount Wilson?
Mount Wilson is a suburb in the Lithgow City Council area, NSW 2786.
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?
The population of Mount Wilson is approximately 81 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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