Hartley (NSW)
NSWHartley (NSW) is a stable suburb in NSW with 478 residents.
- SAL code
- 11868
- SA2
- 103031071
- Population
- 478
- LGA
- Lithgow
Hartley (NSW), NSW had 478 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 1.1% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 55-64 years, and the median age sits at 48. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $2,167 a month. Around 90.9% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 46.6%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 100.0% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 5 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?478
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+1.1%
3yr: +1.1% · 10yr: +2.2%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,906/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
48
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?3/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?3.1%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
?5
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?3
Lithgow · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Population over time — Lithgow Surrounds (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Hartley (NSW) suburb alone is ~478 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 7,567 to 8,544 over 24 years, averaging 0.5% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Lithgow PS88.5%
- Zig Zag PS 5.8%
- Mt Victoria PS 4.3%
- Hampton PS 1.4%
Secondary
Lithgow HS100.0%
- Katoomba HS 0.0%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (100%), owner-occupied (91%).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
6 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 59.3% | 45.85 km² |
| C3 | ZoneEnvironmental | 22.8% | 17.60 km² |
| RU2 | ZoneRural | 10.8% | 8.32 km² |
| R5 | ZoneResidential | 4.9% | 3.81 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 2.1% | 1.62 km² |
| C1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 0.2% | 0.14 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.