Underbank at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
16
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Underbank.
The postcode for Underbank is 2420 (NSW).
Underbank (2420) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Underbank has roughly 16 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Underbank 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Underbank's population at 16, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. The household mix is balanced (57% family, 0% lone person).
Population
16
Median age
51
Family households
57%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$268/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
16
Median age: 51
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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
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Education
Schools in Underbank.
Local schools for Underbank
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Government School Catchment
Gresford Public School
Dungog High School
Dungog 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 Underbank.
- What is the Underbank postcode?
- Underbank is in the 2420 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Underbank?
- Underbank is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2420, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Underbank?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $268.
- What schools are in Underbank?
- There are 4 schools serving Underbank on this page, including Gresford Public School, Dungog High School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is Underbank?
- Underbank has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Underbank?
- Underbank is close to Halton, Salisbury, Upper Chichester, Munni, Chichester.
- What is the population of Underbank?
- The population of Underbank is approximately 16 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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