Niangala at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
149
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Niangala.
The postcode for Niangala is 2354 (NSW).
Niangala (2354) sits in the Upper Hunter region of NSW.
Niangala has roughly 149 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Niangala 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 5 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Niangala's population at 149, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
149
Median age
49
Family households
79%
Lone person
20%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$80/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
149
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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 Niangala.
Local schools for Niangala
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Government School Catchment
Niangala Public School
Woolomin Public School
Dungowan Public School
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Frequently asked
About Niangala.
- What is the Niangala postcode?
- Niangala is in the 2354 postcode, in NSW, in the Upper Hunter Shire Council region.
- Where is Niangala?
- Niangala is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2354, in the Upper Hunter Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Niangala?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $80.
- What schools are in Niangala?
- There are 7 schools serving Niangala on this page, including Niangala Public School, Woolomin Public School, Dungowan Public School.
- How walkable is Niangala?
- Niangala has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Niangala?
- Niangala is close to Weabonga, Branga Plains, Ogunbil, Duncans Creek, Woolomin.
- What is the population of Niangala?
- The population of Niangala is approximately 149 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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