Binalong, NSW 2584 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Binalong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2584, home to 550 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Yass Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 261 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 550
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,433 /week
- Median personal income
- $821 /week
- Median family income
- $2,046 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Yass Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $280 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Binalong Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
- Fitzroy St At Wellington St
- Binalong Mechanics Institute Hall, Wellington St
- Queen St After Richmond St
- Wellington St Before Stephens St
- Motel Royal Tara, Stephens St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 pub or bar
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
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, 88.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 93.2% of the 340 resolvable premises in Binalong. 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.
- Fibre to the Node: 1.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 93.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 20 across postcode 2584 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 25% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 10 violent offences, 4 other offences, 2 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Binalong?
Binalong (NSW 2584) had 550 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Yass Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Binalong?
The median advertised rent in Binalong is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Binalong?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Binalong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Binalong Public School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Binalong?
Binalong is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (93.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Binalong?
Across postcode 2584, 20 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (10), other (4), property damage (2). 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 Binalong?
In Binalong, 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 (88.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Binalong?
9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Binalong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 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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