Pelaw Main at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,080
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Pelaw Main.
The postcode for Pelaw Main is 2327 (NSW).
Pelaw Main (2327) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.
Pelaw Main has roughly 1,080 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Pelaw Main 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pelaw Main's population at 1,080, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,080
Median age
39
Family households
68%
Lone person
30%
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)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
1,080
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
65
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 Pelaw Main.
Local schools for Pelaw Main
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Government School Catchment
Pelaw Main Public School
Kurri Kurri Public School
Stanford Merthyr Infants 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 Pelaw Main.
- What is the Pelaw Main postcode?
- Pelaw Main is in the 2327 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is Pelaw Main?
- Pelaw Main is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2327, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Pelaw Main?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Pelaw Main?
- There are 12 schools serving Pelaw Main on this page, including Pelaw Main Public School, Kurri Kurri Public School, Holy Spirit Primary School.
- How walkable is Pelaw Main?
- Pelaw Main has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Pelaw Main?
- Pelaw Main is close to Stanford Merthyr, Kurri Kurri, Weston, Heddon Greta, Loxford.
- What is the population of Pelaw Main?
- The population of Pelaw Main is approximately 1,080 (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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