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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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
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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
1,049
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
129
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.
2
0
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Pokolbin.
Local schools for Pokolbin
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Government School Catchment
Mount View High School
Nulkaba Public School
Cessnock West 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 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.
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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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