Blayney, NSW 2799 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Blayney is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2799, home to 3,448 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Cowra local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 183 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,448
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,383 /week
- Median personal income
- $696 /week
- Median family income
- $1,798 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Blayney
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $265 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,380
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Blayney High School
- Blayney Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 23 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 57 bus stops
- Martin St At Adelaide St
- Adelaide St Opp Blaney Post Office
- Church St Before Adelaide St
- Church St At Adelaide Lane
- Blayney Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 28 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 47.2% of the 2,007 resolvable premises in Blayney. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 22.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 47.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 29.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 243 across postcode 2799 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 92 violent offences, 37 theft, 29 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blayney?
Blayney (NSW 2799) had 3,448 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Blayney local government area.
What is the median rent in Blayney?
The median advertised rent in Blayney is $265/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Blayney?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Blayney covering government sectors. Nearest include: Blayney High School (0.4 km), Blayney Public School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Blayney?
Blayney is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (47.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Blayney?
Across postcode 2799, 243 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (92), theft (37), property damage (29). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Blayney?
58 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Blayney centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 23 bus stops, 1 train stop. 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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