Dungog Shire Council

Pokolbin

NSW2320

Pokolbin at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

1,049

Median age 57

The brief

What to know about Pokolbin.

The postcode for Pokolbin is 2320 (NSW).

Pokolbin (2320) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.

Pokolbin has roughly 1,049 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Pokolbin scores 2/100 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Pokolbin's population at 1,049, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,049

Median age

57

Family households

84%

Lone person

16%

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)

$373/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$600/wk

Owner occupied

85%

Renter occupied

10%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,049

Median age: 57

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

129

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft69 (53.5%)
Assault13 (10.1%)
Sexual offences8 (6.2%)
Malicious damage to property8 (6.2%)
Against justice procedures7 (5.4%)

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.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

70

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Pokolbin.

Local schools for Pokolbin

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Mount View High School

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Nulkaba Public School

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Cessnock West Public School

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© 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

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Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Pokolbin.

What is the Pokolbin postcode?
Pokolbin is in the 2320 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
Where is Pokolbin?
Pokolbin is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2320, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Pokolbin?
The median weekly rent for houses is $373, for units it's $600.
What schools are in Pokolbin?
There are 9 schools serving Pokolbin on this page, including Mount View High School, Nulkaba Public School, St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock.
How walkable is Pokolbin?
Pokolbin has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 70.
What suburbs are near Pokolbin?
Pokolbin is close to Mount View, Bellbird, Bellbird Heights, Rothbury, Cessnock West.
What is the population of Pokolbin?
The population of Pokolbin is approximately 1,049 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.

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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