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Lansdowne (Mid-Coast - NSW)

NSW 2163 • New South Wales

607
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
35.40 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableFamily-Friendly
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About Lansdowne (Mid-Coast - NSW)

Lansdowne is a small rural locality in the Mid-Coast Council area of New South Wales, located approximately 25 kilometres south-west of Taree on the banks of the Manning River. With a population of around 600 residents, it is a quiet farming and residential community surrounded by river flats, grazing land, and subtropical vegetation. The locality sits within the fertile Manning Valley, a region long known for dairy farming and timber industries.

The Manning River is central to life in Lansdowne, offering fishing, kayaking, and riverside recreation for locals. The community has a relaxed, rural character with residents often travelling to Taree for schools, shopping, and services. The surrounding landscape of green river flats and forested hills provides a scenic backdrop, attracting those seeking an affordable country lifestyle within the broader Mid-North Coast region.

Lansdowne (Mid-Coast - NSW) falls under postcode 2163 and is governed by the Canterbury-Bankstown Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Fowler, while state elections fall under the Fairfield electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2163
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Canterbury-Bankstown
Federal Electorate
Fowler
State Electorate
Fairfield
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.89°, 150.98°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
35.40 km²
Population Density
17 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2163

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2163, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,584
Median 2023–24
$43,908
▲ 10.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$51,523

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2163; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Local school bus services — Taree 30 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
330 km
By Train
Nearest station is Taree (~25 km); trains to Sydney via Newcastle take 4.5–5 hours
By Car (Peak)
4 hours to Sydney
By Car (Off-Peak)
3.5 hours

🛣️ Pacific Highway via Taree is the main route south; car is essential for local travel

Walkability Car-Dependent

Dispersed rural locality; car required for all practical travel

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🌳 Parks & Reserves

There are 2 parks and reserves in Lansdowne (Mid-Coast - NSW).

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
607
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Canterbury-Bankstown Local Government Area, which contains Lansdowne (Mid-Coast - NSW). Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
130.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 4.3%
Motor vehicle theft
167.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
311.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 1.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
10.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.2%
Steal from vehicle
289.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 4.6%
View all 62 offence types for Canterbury-Bankstown →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lansdowne NSW? +

Lansdowne is a rural locality in the Mid-Coast Council area, approximately 25 kilometres south-west of Taree in the Manning Valley of New South Wales.

What river runs through Lansdowne NSW? +

The Manning River flows through and near Lansdowne, providing fishing, kayaking, and riverside recreation opportunities for residents.

What is the nearest town to Lansdowne NSW? +

Taree is the nearest major town, approximately 25 kilometres to the north-east, and provides schools, shopping centres, hospitals, and a train station.

Is Lansdowne a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lansdowne is part of the Canterbury-Bankstown 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.

What is the population of Lansdowne? +

Lansdowne had a population of 607 at the 2021 Census.