Somersby at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,087
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Somersby.
The postcode for Somersby is 2250 (NSW).
Somersby (2250) sits in the Hawkesbury region of NSW.
Somersby has roughly 1,087 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Somersby 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 5 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Somersby's population at 1,087, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,087
Median age
47
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
1,087
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
118
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 Somersby.
Local schools for Somersby
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Government School Catchment
Somersby Public School
Narara Valley High School
Peats Ridge Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Somersby.
- What is the Somersby postcode?
- Somersby is in the 2250 postcode, in NSW, in the Hawkesbury City Council region.
- Where is Somersby?
- Somersby is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2250, in the Hawkesbury City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Somersby?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Somersby?
- There are 20 schools serving Somersby on this page, including Somersby Public School, Narara Valley High School, Peats Ridge Public School.
- How walkable is Somersby?
- Somersby has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Somersby?
- Somersby is close to Palm Grove, Narara, Peats Ridge, Niagara Park, West Gosford.
- What is the population of Somersby?
- The population of Somersby is approximately 1,087 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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