Sugarloaf at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
65
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Sugarloaf.
The postcode for Sugarloaf is 2420 (NSW).
Sugarloaf (2420) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Sugarloaf has roughly 65 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.
Sugarloaf 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sugarloaf's population at 65, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
65
Median age
57
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
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)
$335/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
65
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Sugarloaf.
Local schools for Sugarloaf
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Government School Catchment
Dungog High School
Dungog Public School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
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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
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 Sugarloaf.
- What is the Sugarloaf postcode?
- Sugarloaf is in the 2420 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Sugarloaf?
- Sugarloaf is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2420, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sugarloaf?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $335.
- What schools are in Sugarloaf?
- There are 3 schools serving Sugarloaf on this page, including Dungog High School, St Joseph's Primary School, Dungog Public School.
- How walkable is Sugarloaf?
- Sugarloaf has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sugarloaf?
- Sugarloaf is close to Tabbil Creek, Dungog, Hanleys Creek, Bendolba, Fosterton.
- What is the population of Sugarloaf?
- The population of Sugarloaf is approximately 65 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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