Batlow, NSW 2730 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Batlow is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2730, home to 1,270 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Snowy Valleys local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 343 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,270
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,064 /week
- Median personal income
- $602 /week
- Median family income
- $1,412 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Snowy Valleys
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Riverina
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $180 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Batlow Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- Bartoman St Opp Coorabel Av
- Pioneer St Before Bartoman St
- St Mary's Primary School, Pioneer St
- Bartoman St Opp Sunnyside Av
- Bartoman St At Sunnyside Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 2 pubs and bars
- 16 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 572 mm
- Reference station: Wagga Wagga AMO, 65.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.5% of the 737 resolvable premises in Batlow. 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: 98.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 62 across postcode 2730 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 28% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 19 violent offences, 13 property damage, 10 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Batlow?
Batlow (NSW 2730) had 1,270 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Snowy Valleys local government area.
What is the median rent in Batlow?
The median advertised rent in Batlow is $180/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Batlow?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Batlow covering government sectors. Nearest include: Batlow Central School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Batlow?
Batlow is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Batlow?
Across postcode 2730, 62 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (19), property damage (13), other (10). 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 Batlow?
In Batlow, mean daily temperatures range from 9.1°C to 22.3°C and annual rainfall is 572 mm measured at the Wagga Wagga AMO weather station (65 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Batlow?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Batlow centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 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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