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McKellars Park

NSW 2790 • New South Wales

210
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
0.44 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
AffordableFamily-FriendlyRural
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About McKellars Park

McKellars Park is a small residential locality on the western outskirts of Lithgow in the Blue Mountains foothills of New South Wales, approximately 140 kilometres west of Sydney. Covering just 0.44 square kilometres within the Lithgow City local government area, the suburb recorded a population of 210 in the 2021 Census and is characterised by quiet suburban streets and a compact community close to Lithgow's main services.

McKellars Park offers an affordable residential lifestyle with the advantages of Lithgow's amenities — including hospitals, schools, and shops — within easy reach. The suburb is well-positioned for rail commuters, with Lithgow railway station located nearby and providing direct train services to Sydney's Central Station on the Blue Mountains Line. Residents enjoy proximity to the stunning Blue Mountains National Park and the industrial heritage of the Lithgow region, making it popular with families and retirees seeking a quieter country-town pace at an affordable price.

McKellars Park falls under postcode 2790 and is governed by the Lithgow Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Blue Mountains electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2790
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Lithgow
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Blue Mountains
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.47°, 150.15°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
0.44 km²
Population Density
476 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in McKellars Park for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$567K
10 sales · vs 2024 n/a

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2790

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2790, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,778
Median 2023–24
$54,836
▲ 19.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$69,148

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2790; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Lithgow Station
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • Lithgow local bus services — Lithgow town centre 5-10 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
140 km
By Train
~2 hr to Central Station via Blue Mountains Line from Lithgow
By Car (Peak)
~2 hr via Great Western Hwy / M7
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Lithgow is the western terminus of the Sydney Trains Blue Mountains Line; train is a practical option for commuters

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Lithgow town centre amenities reachable on foot or short drive; quiet residential streets with footpaths

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
210
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
308.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.5%
Motor vehicle theft
178.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
564.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
4.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
212.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Lithgow →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is McKellars Park NSW located? +

McKellars Park is a small suburb on the western edge of Lithgow, approximately 140 kilometres west of Sydney in the Blue Mountains foothills. It falls within the Lithgow City local government area.

Is there a train from McKellars Park to Sydney? +

Yes — Lithgow railway station is approximately 1.5 kilometres away and is the western terminus of Sydney Trains' Blue Mountains Line, with services running to Central Station in about 2 hours.

What is the population of McKellars Park? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 210 in McKellars Park, making it one of Lithgow's smaller residential localities.

What is the median house price in McKellars Park? +

McKellars Park is part of the broader Lithgow property market, where median house prices are generally around $500,000–$550,000, making it significantly more affordable than Sydney.

Is McKellars Park a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. McKellars Park is part of the Lithgow 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.