Lithgow, New South Wales: Mining Jobs and Town Guide
Lithgow is in the Central West area of New South Wales. The ABS 2021 Census counted 20,842 people for the Local Government Area (LGA). Every fact below links to the page it came from.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Operations, services and airlines change, so confirm with the operator, council or airport before you plan a move.
Key facts
- State
- New South Wales
- Region
- Central West
- Population
- 20,842 people, Local Government Area (LGA), median age 46ABS 2021 Census, geography: Lithgow
- Main commodity
- Coal
- Council
- Lithgow City Council
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Mining and industry around Lithgow
Springvale Mine is about 12 km north-west of Lithgow. It is owned by Centennial Coal Company Limited through a joint venture and is an underground longwall mine supplying Mount Piper Power Station. It is approved for up to 450 full-time employees, and development consent allows coal extraction until 31 December 2028.
Source: Centennial Coal, Springvale West Project, checked 10 October 2026Clarence Colliery is an underground mine near Lithgow using partial extraction. It produces up to 3 Mt of coal a year for export and boutique domestic customers, with a workforce of around 300.
Source: Centennial Coal, Clarence Colliery, checked 10 October 2026
Getting to Lithgow
We have not found an airport or airline source for Lithgow, so we do not list one. The Lithgow City Council website is the place to check.
We list airlines as published by the airport or council. We do not list fares or flight times.
Mining jobs in Lithgow
For other employers and the job boards that list FIFO roles, see FIFO jobs: where to apply.
These guides cover what sites ask for and what roles pay.
Lithgow questions answered
How many people live in Lithgow?
The ABS 2021 Census counted 20,842 people for Lithgow, measured as a Local Government Area (LGA). The median age was 46. Other ABS geography types give different counts for the same place, so check the type before you compare towns.
What is mined or exported around Lithgow?
Main commodity: coal (Centennial Coal, Clarence Colliery). Springvale Mine is about 12 km north-west of Lithgow. It is owned by Centennial Coal Company Limited through a joint venture and is an underground longwall mine supplying Mount Piper Power Station. It is approved for up to 450 full-time employees, and development consent allows coal extraction until 31 December 2028.
Can you fly to Lithgow?
We have not found an airport or airline source for Lithgow, so we do not list one. Check the Lithgow City Council website for transport options.
Which council covers Lithgow?
Lithgow is in New South Wales. The council is Lithgow City Council.