Rothbury at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
55
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Rothbury.
The postcode for Rothbury is 2320 (NSW).
Rothbury (2320) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Rothbury has roughly 55 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rothbury 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rothbury's population at 55, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (58% family, 13% lone person).
Population
55
Median age
55
Family households
58%
Lone person
13%
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)
$325/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
55
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
15
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 Rothbury.
Local schools for Rothbury
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Nulkaba Public School
Mount View High School
Cessnock East Public 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 Rothbury.
- What is the Rothbury postcode?
- Rothbury is in the 2320 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Rothbury?
- Rothbury is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2320, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rothbury?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $373, for units it's $325.
- What schools are in Rothbury?
- There are 7 schools serving Rothbury on this page, including St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock, Nulkaba Public School, Mount View High School.
- How walkable is Rothbury?
- Rothbury has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rothbury?
- Rothbury is close to Lovedale, Nulkaba, Keinbah, Pokolbin, Belford.
- What is the population of Rothbury?
- The population of Rothbury is approximately 55 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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