Munghorn at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
19.1k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Munghorn.
The postcode for Munghorn is 2850 (NSW).
Munghorn (2850) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Munghorn has roughly 19,146 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Munghorn 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Munghorn's population at 19,146, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
19,146
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
19,146
Median age: 40
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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
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Education
Schools in Munghorn.
Local schools for Munghorn
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Government School Catchment
Gulgong High School
Gulgong Public School
Red Hill Environmental Education Centre
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Frequently asked
About Munghorn.
- What is the Munghorn postcode?
- Munghorn is in the 2850 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Munghorn?
- Munghorn is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2850, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Munghorn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Munghorn?
- There are 9 schools serving Munghorn on this page, including Gulgong High School, Gulgong Public School, Red Hill Environmental Education Centre.
- How walkable is Munghorn?
- Munghorn has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Munghorn?
- Munghorn is close to Cumbo, Moolarben, Wilpinjong, Cooyal, Kains Flat.
- What is the population of Munghorn?
- The population of Munghorn is approximately 19,146 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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