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New South Wales · Postcode 2785
Megalong Valley postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 93 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Megalong Valley at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Megalong Valley ranks: SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Megalong Valley vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Megalong Valley | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,042 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $280 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,200 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Megalong Valley is a locality 93 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2785. It falls within the Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains region. The local government area is Blue Mountains.
According to the 2021 Census, Megalong Valley has a population of 148 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $2,042, close to the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 5 (3.4% of residents).
Housing in Megalong Valley includes a median weekly rent of $280, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,200, with 51 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Megalong Valley scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Megalong Valley is served by Megalong Public School.
Megalong Valley is part of the Blue Mountains statistical area in New South Wales.
Megalong Valley details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2785 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 148 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,042/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $762/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $280 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,200 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 96.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 51 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (3.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.7228 |
| Longitude | 150.22 |
| Distance from Sydney | 93 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains |
| Area (SA3) | Blue Mountains |
| Local Government | Blue Mountains |
| Federal Electorate | Macquarie |
| State Electorate | Blue Mountains |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 20 (13.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 16 (10.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 16 (10.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 67 (45.3%) |
| 65+ years | 29 (19.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 15 (10.1%) |
| Asthma | 9 (6.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (4.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 4 (2.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 10 (18.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 24 (45.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 19 (35.8%) |
Schools in Megalong Valley
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Megalong Valley. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Megalong Valley
Same Postcode (2785)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.