Olney at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
31.1k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Olney.
The postcode for Olney is 2325 (NSW).
Olney (2325) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Olney has roughly 31,073 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.
Olney 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Olney's population at 31,073, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
31,073
Median age
39
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)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$272/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
31,073
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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 Olney.
Local schools for Olney
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Government School Catchment
Congewai Public School
Ellalong Public School
Cooranbong Public School
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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 Olney.
- What is the Olney postcode?
- Olney is in the 2325 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Olney?
- Olney is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2325, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Olney?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $272.
- What schools are in Olney?
- There are 14 schools serving Olney on this page, including Congewai Public School, Ellalong Public School, Cooranbong Public School.
- How walkable is Olney?
- Olney has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Olney?
- Olney is close to Watagan, Congewai, Martinsville, Cooranbong, Ellalong.
- What is the population of Olney?
- The population of Olney is approximately 31,073 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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