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.

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Snapshot

Median rent$450 /wk
Population1,342
Median age47
Area94.4 km²
To CBD238 km
LGAQueanbeyan-Palerang Regional

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
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$450 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,419
Rent share of household income
14%

Schools

  • Sutton Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
  • Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Bungendore Rd At Millynn Rd bus · 783 m
  • Bungendore Rd After Emu Flat Rd bus · 1332 m

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.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

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.

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