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Megalong Valley Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Megalong Valley Compares
Megalong Valley vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| 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
| 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 |
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
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
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
Suburbs Near Megalong Valley
Same Postcode (2785)
More Megalong Valley Data
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.