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Porters Retreat

NSW 2787 • New South Wales

64
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
106.89 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteQuiet

About Porters Retreat

Porters Retreat is a remote rural locality in the Blue Mountains hinterland of New South Wales, located approximately 35 kilometres south of Lithgow in the Oberon Council area. Covering an extensive 107 square kilometres, the locality lies in the high tablelands country between the Blue Mountains and the Central Tablelands, featuring open grazing land, pine plantations, and remnant bushland. With a population of around 64 residents, Porters Retreat is a very sparsely settled agricultural community at altitude in one of NSW's cooler inland regions.

The nearest town is Oberon, approximately 30 kilometres to the south-west, which provides a supermarket, primary and secondary schools, and community services. Lithgow, to the north, offers a broader range of retail and hospital services and rail connections to Sydney. The Oberon area is known for its cool-climate trout fishing, the Kanangra-Boyd National Park, and timber industry, with Porters Retreat sitting within this wider scenic and agricultural region.

Porters Retreat falls under postcode 2787 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollondilly electorate.

📍 Location

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

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Lithgow Station
35 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
195 km
By Train
Drive to Lithgow Station, then NSW TrainLink to Central (~2 hrs 15 min)
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs 15 min

🛣️ Great Western Highway (A32) provides access to Lithgow and Sydney via the Blue Mountains

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Porters Retreat has no local services; a car is essential for all needs, with Oberon and Lithgow as the nearest service centres.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
64
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Porters Retreat known for? +

Porters Retreat is known as a remote high-country locality near Oberon, set amid cool-climate grazing land and pine forests in the Blue Mountains hinterland of NSW.

How far is Porters Retreat from Oberon? +

Porters Retreat is approximately 30 kilometres north-east of Oberon, a drive of around 30-35 minutes via local roads.

Does Porters Retreat have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Porters Retreat. Lithgow train station, approximately 35 kilometres north, provides services on the Blue Mountains Line to Sydney.

What is the population of Porters Retreat? +

According to the 2021 Census, Porters Retreat has a population of approximately 64 residents.

Is Porters Retreat a good place to live? +

Porters Retreat suits those seeking a remote, high-altitude rural lifestyle, with Oberon's services close by and access to the Kanangra-Boyd National Park and fishing opportunities.

What is the postcode for Porters Retreat? +

The postcode for Porters Retreat, NSW is 2787.