New South Wales · Postcode 2250
Peats Ridge postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 60 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Peats Ridge 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.
Detailed comparison table
Peats Ridge vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Peats Ridge | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,875 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $378 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,500 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +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.
Peats Ridge is a locality 60 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2250. It falls within the Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury region. The local government area is Central Coast (NSW).
According to the 2021 Census, Peats Ridge has a population of 301 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,875, close to the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 15 (5.0% of residents).
Housing in Peats Ridge includes a median weekly rent of $378, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,500, with 83 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 71.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Peats Ridge scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Peats Ridge is served by Peats Ridge Public School.
Peats Ridge is part of the Hawkesbury statistical area in New South Wales.
Peats Ridge details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2250 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 301 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,875/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $757/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $378 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,500 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 28.2 km² |
| Population Density | 11/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 83 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 15 (5.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.332 |
| Longitude | 151.235 |
| Distance from Sydney | 60 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury |
| Area (SA3) | Hawkesbury |
| Local Government | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Robertson |
| State Electorate | The Entrance |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 45 (15.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 47 (15.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 72 (23.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 87 (28.9%) |
| 65+ years | 50 (16.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 31 (10.3%) |
| Asthma | 18 (6.0%) |
| Diabetes | 14 (4.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 13 (4.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 9 (3.0%) |
| Cancer | 6 (2.0%) |
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 | 12 (14.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 27 (32.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 44 (53.0%) |
Schools in Peats Ridge
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Peats Ridge. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.