Paynes Crossing at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
50
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Paynes Crossing.
The postcode for Paynes Crossing is 2325 (NSW).
Paynes Crossing (2325) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Paynes Crossing has roughly 50 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.
Paynes Crossing 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 6 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Paynes Crossing's population at 50, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
50
Median age
61
Family households
84%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
50
Median age: 61
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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 Paynes Crossing.
Local schools for Paynes Crossing
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Government School Catchment
Laguna Public School
Millfield Public School
Broke 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 Paynes Crossing.
- What is the Paynes Crossing postcode?
- Paynes Crossing is in the 2325 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Paynes Crossing?
- Paynes Crossing is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2325, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Paynes Crossing?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Paynes Crossing?
- There are 6 schools serving Paynes Crossing on this page, including Laguna Public School, Millfield Public School, Broke Public School.
- How walkable is Paynes Crossing?
- Paynes Crossing has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Paynes Crossing?
- Paynes Crossing is close to Wollombi, Cedar Creek, Sweetmans Creek, Narone Creek, Mootai.
- What is the population of Paynes Crossing?
- The population of Paynes Crossing is approximately 50 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.
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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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