Pelaw Main 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 Pelaw Main Compares
Pelaw Main vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Pelaw Main | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,174 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $310 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,447 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.2% +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.
Postcode 2327 covers Pelaw Main, an inland suburb of Sydney about 118 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Hunter Valley exc Newcastle region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Cessnock.
According to the 2021 Census, Pelaw Main has a population of 1,080 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,174, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 117 (10.8% of residents).
Housing in Pelaw Main includes a median weekly rent of $310, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,447, with 424 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 70.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Pelaw Main scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Pelaw Main is served by Pelaw Main Public School.
Pelaw Main is part of the Lower Hunter statistical area in New South Wales.
Pelaw Main Details
| Postcode | 2327 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 1,080 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,174/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $626/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $310 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,447 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 9.3 km² |
| Population Density | 116/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 424 |
| Australian Citizens | 95.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 117 (10.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -32.83 |
| Longitude | 151.481 |
| Distance from Sydney | 118 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hunter Valley exc Newcastle |
| Area (SA3) | Lower Hunter |
| Local Government | Cessnock |
| Federal Electorate | Paterson |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 209 (19.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 137 (12.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 242 (22.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 276 (25.6%) |
| 65+ years | 208 (19.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 133 (12.3%) |
| Asthma | 120 (11.1%) |
| Diabetes | 98 (9.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 77 (7.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 45 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 40 (3.7%) |
| Dementia | 9 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 27 (6.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 143 (34.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 159 (38.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 88 (21.1%) |
Schools in Pelaw Main
Suburbs Near Pelaw Main
Same Postcode (2327)
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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.