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Fosterton

NSW 2420 • New South Wales

94
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
32.45 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Fosterton

Fosterton is a quiet rural locality in the Mid-North Coast hinterland of New South Wales, situated in the Dungog–Gloucester region within the Lyne federal electorate. With a population of around 94 residents spread across 32 square kilometres of rolling countryside, it is a sparsely settled farming community. The area is characterised by timber country, hobby farms, and small-scale grazing, with the Manning River valley landscape giving it a lush, green character. Fosterton retains the authentic feel of an unspoilt NSW farming hinterland.

Residents of Fosterton enjoy a deeply rural lifestyle with easy access to the larger centres of Gloucester (around 30 km away) and Dungog for everyday needs. The landscape attracts hobby farmers, tree-changers, and those seeking large blocks with privacy and natural surroundings. Local life is community-driven, with residents often participating in rural shows, markets, and activities based in nearby towns. For those wanting acreage living within a few hours of Newcastle or the Hunter Valley, Fosterton offers a genuinely off-the-beaten-path alternative.

Fosterton falls under postcode 2420 and is governed by the Dungog Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyne, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2420
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Dungog
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.24°, 151.69°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
32.45 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2420

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2420, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$36,515
Median 2023–24
$48,169
▲ 31.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,420

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2420; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Newcastle CBD

Distance
230 km
By Train
No direct service; nearest station Dungog (~35 km)
By Car (Peak)
~2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
~2 hours

🛣️ Car-dependent; nearest services in Gloucester or Dungog

Walkability Car-Dependent

Isolated rural locality; car essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
94
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Dungog Local Government Area, which contains Fosterton. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
80.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
121.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
151.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
131.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Dungog →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fosterton in NSW? +

Fosterton is a rural locality in the Dungog-Gloucester hinterland of the NSW Mid-North Coast, approximately 30 km south-west of Gloucester.

What is the population of Fosterton? +

According to the 2021 Census, Fosterton had a population of approximately 94 people.

Is Fosterton good for acreage living? +

Yes — Fosterton offers large rural blocks with a quiet lifestyle, popular with hobby farmers and those seeking an escape from city life.

Is Fosterton a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Fosterton is part of the Dungog LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.