Adaminaby, NSW 2629 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Adaminaby is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2629, home to 339 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Snowy Valleys local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 325 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 339
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $954 /week
- Median personal income
- $588 /week
- Median family income
- $1,350 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- Local government area
- Snowy Monaro Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 31%
Schools
- Adaminaby Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Baker St After Denison St
- Adaminaby Public School, Cosgrove St
- Scenic Dr After Lucas St
- Scenic Dr Before Magpie Cl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 2 pubs and bars
- 8 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 85.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 90.2% of the 305 resolvable premises in Adaminaby. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 90.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 9.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 49 across postcode 2629 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 25 other offences, 7 violent offences, 5 property damage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Adaminaby?
Adaminaby (NSW 2629) had 339 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Snowy Monaro Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Adaminaby?
The median advertised rent in Adaminaby is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Adaminaby?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Adaminaby covering government sectors. Nearest include: Adaminaby Public School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Adaminaby?
Adaminaby is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (90.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Adaminaby?
Across postcode 2629, 49 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were other (25), violent (7), property damage (5). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Adaminaby?
In Adaminaby, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (85.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Adaminaby?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Adaminaby centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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