Fosterton Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Fosterton is a locality approximately 177 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Fosterton is 2420, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Fosterton has a population of 94 (52 males, 42 females). The median age is 58 years.
The median weekly household income in Fosterton is $1,325, with a median personal income of $766 per week.
The median weekly rent is $260 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.
96% of residents were born in Australia.
The employment rate in Fosterton shows 47 people employed (29 full-time, 16 part-time).
The most common occupations are managers (8), professionals (6), and technicians & trades (0).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Fosterton has an IRSAD score of 978 placing it in decile 5 (average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Fosterton covers an area of 32.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 3 persons per km².
Statistically, Fosterton sits within the Great Lakes area, part of the broader Mid North Coast region. It falls under the Dungog local government area.
The federal electorate for Fosterton is Lyne (Rural).
Fosterton Details
| Postcode | 2420 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 94 |
| Median Age | 58 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,325/week |
| Median Personal Income | $766/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $260 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.0 persons |
| Area | 32.4 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 38 |
| Completed Year 12 | 46.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 92.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (8.5%) |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -32.3495 |
| Longitude | 151.7649 |
| Distance from Sydney | 177 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mid North Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Great Lakes |
| Local Government | Dungog |
| Federal Electorate | Lyne |
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 7 (17.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 21 (53.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 11 (28.2%) |