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Mozart

NSW 2787 • New South Wales

58
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
58.86 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandCar-Dependent
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About Mozart

Mozart is a small rural locality in the Lithgow area of New South Wales, situated approximately 160 kilometres west of Sydney in the Blue Mountains foothills and lower tablelands. Covering around 59 square kilometres, it recorded a 2021 Census population of 58 residents. The locality falls within the Lithgow Local Government Area, in a region known for coal mining history, sandstone escarpments, and pastoral farming on the tableland edges.

The city of Lithgow, approximately 20 kilometres away, provides the main services for Mozart residents including shopping, schools, healthcare, and community facilities. The landscape transitions between sandstone bushland, forested ridges, and open grazing land, characteristic of the western Blue Mountains fringe. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy proximity to the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area and the scenic Hartley Valley. There is no regular public transport in Mozart; a private vehicle is essential for daily life.

Mozart falls under postcode 2787 and is governed by the Oberon Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the Wollondilly electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2787
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Oberon
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Wollondilly
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.06°, 150.15°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
58.86 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2787

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2787, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,707
Median 2023–24
$56,816
▲ 24.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$66,147

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2787; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Lithgow
20 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • No regular local service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
160 km
By Train
Drive to Lithgow; NSW TrainLink Blue Mountains Line to Sydney Central (~2 hr 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr - 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hr

🛣️ Great Western Highway provides main route to Sydney via the Blue Mountains

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural fringe locality; car required for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
58
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
71.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
71.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
232 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
17.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
35.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Oberon →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mozart known for? +

Mozart is a quiet rural locality in the Lithgow LGA, set in the pastoral and forested country at the western fringe of the Blue Mountains, near the historic industrial city of Lithgow.

How far is Mozart from Sydney? +

Mozart is approximately 160 kilometres west of Sydney CBD, roughly a 2 to 2.5 hour drive via the Great Western Highway through the Blue Mountains.

Does Mozart have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport in Mozart. The nearest train station is Lithgow, approximately 20 kilometres away, with NSW TrainLink Blue Mountains Line services to Sydney.

What is the population of Mozart? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mozart has a population of approximately 58 residents in this rural Blue Mountains fringe locality.

Is Mozart a good place to live? +

Mozart suits those who enjoy the scenic Blue Mountains foothills environment and don't mind travelling to Lithgow for services, appealing to small-scale farmers and those seeking a rural lifestyle close to Sydney.

What is the postcode for Mozart? +

The postcode for Mozart is 2787, covering this rural locality in the Lithgow Local Government Area of New South Wales.

Is Mozart a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mozart is part of the Oberon 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.