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Mandalong

NSW 2264 • New South Wales

433
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
52.26 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricLake MacquarieQuietBushland

About Mandalong

Mandalong is a small rural town in the City of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, located approximately 3 kilometres west of Morisset and around 116 kilometres north of Sydney. Established in 1852, it is one of the older localities in the Lake Macquarie region, situated west of Lake Macquarie and set within a broad rural landscape covering 52 square kilometres. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 433 residents, with a median household income of around $43,239, reflecting its working-class rural character.

Mandalong is surrounded by bushland and rural properties, with the nearby town of Morisset providing access to schools, shops, and healthcare. The Morisset train station, just 3 kilometres away, offers connections to Sydney and Newcastle on the Main North railway line, giving residents a practical commuter option. The locality's quiet, leafy setting and relative proximity to both Lake Macquarie's recreational waterways and the Central Coast makes it appealing to those seeking a slower-paced lifestyle while retaining a link to the broader Hunter and Sydney metropolitan regions.

Mandalong falls under postcode 2264 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lake Macquarie electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2264
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Hunter
State Electorate
Lake Macquarie
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.11°, 151.53°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
52.26 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Morisset
3 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • Limited local routes via Morisset — Morisset / Wyong 10-15 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
116 km
By Train
Drive to Morisset (~3 km), then train to Sydney Central (~1 h 20 min)
By Car (Peak)
1h 30-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 15-30 min

🛣️ M1 Pacific Motorway accessible via Morisset; Newcastle CBD approx 55 km north (~50 min drive)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural locality with no local shops; driving to Morisset is required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Mandalong by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Mandalong Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Mandalong" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
433
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mandalong known for? +

Mandalong is one of the older localities in the Lake Macquarie region, established in 1852. It is known for its quiet rural character, bushland surroundings, and proximity to Lake Macquarie's waterways, as well as its connection to the Awabakal Aboriginal people who were the area's original inhabitants.

How far is Mandalong from Sydney? +

Mandalong is approximately 116 kilometres north of Sydney CBD, typically a 1 hour 15 minute to 1 hour 50 minute drive via the M1 Pacific Motorway, or around 1 hour 20 minutes by train from Morisset station.

Does Mandalong have public transport? +

Mandalong itself has limited bus services, but the Morisset train station — approximately 3 kilometres away — provides regular rail connections to Sydney and Newcastle on the Main North Line. A car is still needed to reach the station from Mandalong.

What is the population of Mandalong? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 433 residents in Mandalong, spread across a large rural area of 52 square kilometres in the City of Lake Macquarie.

Is Mandalong a good place to live? +

Mandalong suits those looking for a peaceful rural lifestyle within reach of Sydney and Newcastle. The nearby Morisset train station, Lake Macquarie waterways, and bushland setting offer a good balance of tranquillity and connectivity for residents willing to embrace a car-dependent lifestyle.

What is the postcode for Mandalong? +

Mandalong's postcode is 2264, shared with Morisset and nearby localities in the Lake Macquarie area of New South Wales.