Stroud at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
988
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Stroud.
The postcode for Stroud is 2425 (NSW).
Stroud (2425) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Stroud has roughly 988 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Stroud scores 20/100 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 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Stroud's population at 988, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
988
Median age
48
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
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)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
988
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
59
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.
20
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Stroud.
Local schools for Stroud
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Stroud Public School
Stroud Road Public School
Booral 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 Stroud.
- What is the Stroud postcode?
- Stroud is in the 2425 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Stroud?
- Stroud is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2425, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Stroud?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Stroud?
- There are 5 schools serving Stroud on this page, including Stroud Public School, Stroud Road Public School, Booral Public School.
- How walkable is Stroud?
- Stroud has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Stroud?
- Stroud is close to Nooroo, Washpool, Stroud Road, Booral, Cambra.
- What is the population of Stroud?
- The population of Stroud is approximately 988 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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