Median house price
$955k
+18% change
NSW · Blue Mountains Council
Megalong Valley, 2785
Est. population · Jun 2025
153
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.3%
Median age
52
Median income
$2,042/wk
Employment rate
55.3%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$955,000
Languages at home
12.6%non-English
Most common: Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Megalong Valley is a hillside smaller community in Blue Mountains Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. Distance from the metro area around Sydney is part of the appeal, with regional hubs closer to hand than the city. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Green space punches above what many comparable suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
At a glance
Megalong Valley snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$580/wk
Population (ERP)
153
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
30.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
11th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
55th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
67th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 33
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $955,000
- Median price change
- +17.5%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
153(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +1.3% over 5 years · 55th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +1.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +2
- Growth rank in NSW
- 55th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~150), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 148
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $2,042
- Dwelling vacancy
- 30.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 22 of 72
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,200
- Employment rate
- 55.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 51 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 5
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 32.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 74 residents
- State safety percentile
- 11.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault14
- Fraud12
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment14
- Malicious Damage To Property19
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault15
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,046
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 67th
School list
- Megalong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1046 · 67th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 3 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Amenities
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 6.76
Community(1)
- Megalong Public SchoolSchool
Other(4)
- Euroka HomesteadGuest House
1268 Megalong Road, Megalong Valley
- Megalong ValleyPlace of worship
- Megalong Valley Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
Megalong Road
- St Joseph'sPlace of worship
Megalong Road
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Megalong ReservePark
- Old Ford ReserveNature reserve
- Park or reserveNature reserve
- Pulpit ReserveNature reserve
- Six Foot Track ReserveNature reserve
- Willow ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 115
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Megalong Valley
- Megalong Valley Uniting Church
Megalong Road
- St Joseph's
Megalong Road
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital (9.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 32.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 282 mm · ~35 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 241 mm · ~30 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 11° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 179 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 201 mm · ~25 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Demolition; Bed and breakfast accommodation; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure3-7 PEACH TREE ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
2025· 8 proposals
November 2025
- Demolition; Bed and breakfast accommodation; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure3-7 PEACH TREE ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
October 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure39 ASPINALL ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks; Swimming pool; Supporting Development767 MEGALONG ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures70 NELLIES GLEN ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Withdrawn
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation70 NELLIES GLEN ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Rainwater tanks; Residential Accommodation786-796 PEACH TREE ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
March 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Classified road; Secondary road; Transport Infrastructure; Infrastructure2 HUDSON ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Withdrawn
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation70 NELLIES GLEN ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
2024· 4 proposals
September 2024
- Subdivision1819 MEGALONG ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development767 MEGALONG ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure223 ASPINALL ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
January 2024
- Demolition; Bed and breakfast accommodation3-7 PEACH TREE ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
2023· 3 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation70 NELLIES GLEN ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1112 MEGALONG ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
July 2023
- Subdivision of land1819 MEGALONG ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
2022· 4 proposals
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development165 CALOOLA HALT ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling; Shed540 PEACH TREE ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
February 2022
- Shed540 PEACH TREE ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
January 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Restaurant or cafe; Change of use3-7 PEACH TREE ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
2021· 7 proposals
October 2021
- Other217 Aspinall Road, Megalong ValleyDetermined
July 2021
- Farm buildings; Shed1112 MEGALONG ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
June 2021
- Dwelling223 ASPINALL ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
April 2021
- Farm buildings; Shed1112 MEGALONG ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
- Dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development; Restaurant or cafe; Change of use3-7 PEACH TREE ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
January 2021
- Dwelling97 FIVE MILE CREEK ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
- Other217 ASPINALL ROAD MEGALONG VALLEY 2785Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
- Member of Parliament
- Susan TEMPLEMAN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,939
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.3%Labor 57.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 15.1 km away).
Coalition 21.1%Labor 79.0%
21.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Katoomba CentralLabor 80.0% · Coalition 20.0% TPP (2025)6.3 km away
- KatoombaLabor 86.6% · Coalition 13.4% TPP (2025)6.4 km away
- Katoomba NorthLabor 79.6% · Coalition 20.4% TPP (2025)7.2 km away
- Leura CentralLabor 71.1% · Coalition 28.9% TPP (2025)8.1 km away
- LeuraLabor 75.0% · Coalition 25.0% TPP (2025)8.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Blue Mountains Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.