Mid-Coast Council

Seal Rocks

NSW2423

Seal Rocks at a glance

Walk score

4

Very car dependent

Population

56

Median age 46

The brief

What to know about Seal Rocks.

The postcode for Seal Rocks is 2423 (NSW).

Seal Rocks (2423) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.

Seal Rocks has roughly 56 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.

Seal Rocks scores 4/100 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 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Seal Rocks's population at 56, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

56

Median age

46

Family households

71%

Lone person

33%

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)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$250/wk

Owner occupied

86%

Renter occupied

14%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

56

Median age: 46

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

15

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Against justice procedures7 (46.7%)
Assault5 (33.3%)
Theft3 (20.0%)

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

4

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Seal Rocks.

Local schools for Seal Rocks

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Government School Catchment

Bungwahl Public School

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Pacific Palms Public School

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Great Lakes College Forster Campus

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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

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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 Seal Rocks.

What is the Seal Rocks postcode?
Seal Rocks is in the 2423 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
Where is Seal Rocks?
Seal Rocks is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2423, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
What is the average rent in Seal Rocks?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $250.
What schools are in Seal Rocks?
There are 12 schools serving Seal Rocks on this page, including Bungwahl Public School, Pacific Palms Public School, Great Lakes College Forster Campus.
How walkable is Seal Rocks?
Seal Rocks has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Seal Rocks?
Seal Rocks is close to Sandbar, Smiths Lake, Yagon, Tarbuck Bay, Charlotte Bay.
What is the population of Seal Rocks?
The population of Seal Rocks is approximately 56 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.

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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