Congo, NSW 2537 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Congo is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2537, home to 253 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Eurobodalla local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 259 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 253
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,550 /week
- Median personal income
- $805 /week
- Median family income
- $2,083 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Eurobodalla
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,687
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Moruya High School
- Moruya Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Congo Rd Before Hicken St
- Congo Rd At Hicken St
- Congo Rd Opp Hicken St
- Congo Rd At Dampler St
- Congo Rd Opp James Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
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, 95.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.2% of the 168 resolvable premises in Congo. 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: 98.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 684 across postcode 2537 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 168 violent offences, 157 theft, 137 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Congo?
Congo (NSW 2537) had 253 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Eurobodalla local government area.
What is the median rent in Congo?
The median advertised rent in Congo is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Congo?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Congo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Moruya High School (7.7 km), Moruya Public School (8.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Congo?
Congo is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Congo?
Across postcode 2537, 684 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (168), theft (157), other (137). 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 Congo?
In Congo, 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 (95.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Congo?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Congo centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 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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