Moving to Caerleon NSW 2850
What the official numbers say about living in Caerleon — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $520 a week, against a median household income of $1,937 a week.
About 54% of homes are owner-occupied and 33% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Around 83% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, Germany.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Caerleon sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (95% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest airport: Mudgee Airport, 5.7 km east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 211 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 3 parks — see them all on the Caerleon profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Mudgee Public School 3.8 km · Mudgee High School 3.9 km · Saint Matthews Catholic School 4 km · Cudgegong Valley Public School 4.7 km
Parks and reserves: Matilda Park 2.5 km · Interact Park 2.5 km · Jubilee Sports Complex 2.7 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Caerleon, most often seen first: Willie Wagtail · Superb Fairy-wren · Magpie-lark · Australian Magpie · Galah · White-plumed Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Caerleon, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caerleon here | 184 | — | 5/10 | 8% |
| Mudgee | 11,457 | — | 3/10 | 46% |
| Gulgong | 2,680 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
| Rylstone | 904 | — | 3/10 | 27% |
| Kandos | 1,263 | — | 1/10 | 36% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Mid-Western Regional — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Calare — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2850 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Caerleon profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $520 a week, and about 33% of homes here are rented.
It sits about 211 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Mid-Western Regional council, and the federal seat is Calare.
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