Nerong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
168
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Nerong.
The postcode for Nerong is 2423 (NSW).
Nerong (2423) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Nerong has roughly 168 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.
Nerong 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 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nerong's population at 168, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
168
Median age
59
Family households
67%
Lone person
22%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
168
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
20
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
Education
Schools in Nerong.
Local schools for Nerong
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Government School Catchment
Bulahdelah Central School
Tea Gardens Public School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Nerong.
- What is the Nerong postcode?
- Nerong is in the 2423 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Nerong?
- Nerong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2423, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Nerong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Nerong?
- There are 3 schools serving Nerong on this page, including Bulahdelah Central School, St Joseph's Primary School, Tea Gardens Public School.
- How walkable is Nerong?
- Nerong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nerong?
- Nerong is close to Bombah Point, Crawford River, Bulahdelah, Mungo Brush, Violet Hill.
- What is the population of Nerong?
- The population of Nerong is approximately 168 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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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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