Bywong, NSW 2621 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bywong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2621, home to 1,342 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Snowy Monaro local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 238 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,342
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $3,172 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,328 /week
- Median family income
- $3,410 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,419
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Sutton Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Bungendore Rd At Millynn Rd
- Bungendore Rd After Emu Flat Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
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, 31.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 150 resolvable premises in Bywong. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 191 across postcode 2621 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 54 theft, 42 violent offences, 33 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bywong?
Bywong (NSW 2621) had 1,342 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Bywong?
The median advertised rent in Bywong is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bywong?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Bywong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Sutton Public School (7.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bywong?
Bywong is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bywong?
Across postcode 2621, 191 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (54), violent (42), other (33). 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 Bywong?
In Bywong, 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 (31.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Bywong?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bywong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus 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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