Blue Mountains City Council
Porters Retreat
Porters Retreat at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
64
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Porters Retreat.
Porters Retreat (2787) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Porters Retreat has roughly 64 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.
Porters Retreat 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Porters Retreat's population at 64, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (50% family, 19% lone person).
Population
64
Median age
53
Family households
50%
Lone person
19%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$590/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
64
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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 Porters Retreat.
Local schools for Porters Retreat
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Government School Catchment
Black Springs Public School
Oberon Public School
Oberon High School
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Frequently asked
About Porters Retreat.
- What is the Porters Retreat postcode?
- Porters Retreat is in the 2787 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Porters Retreat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $590.
- What schools are in Porters Retreat?
- There are 4 schools serving Porters Retreat on this page, including Black Springs Public School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oberon, Oberon Public School.
- How walkable is Porters Retreat?
- Porters Retreat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Porters Retreat?
- Porters Retreat is close to Gurnang, Jaunter, Paling Yards, Shooters Hill, Mount Werong.
- What is the population of Porters Retreat?
- Porters Retreat has approximately 64 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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