Crookwell, NSW 2583 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Crookwell is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2583, home to 2,686 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Hilltops local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 184 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,686
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $1,196 /week
- Median personal income
- $639 /week
- Median family income
- $1,622 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Upper Lachlan Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hume
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $280 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,356
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Crookwell Public School
- Crookwell High School
- Laggan Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 16 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 52 bus stops
- Spring St At Goulburn St
- Crookwell Public School, Denison St
- Memorial Park, Robertson St
- Spring St At Wade St
- St Mary's Primary School, Wade St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 3 pubs and bars
- 22 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 56.2% of the 1,593 resolvable premises in Crookwell. 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: 38.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 56.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 152 across postcode 2583 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 50 violent offences, 33 theft, 31 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crookwell?
Crookwell (NSW 2583) had 2,686 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Crookwell?
The median advertised rent in Crookwell is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Crookwell?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Crookwell covering government sectors. Nearest include: Crookwell Public School (0.2 km), Crookwell High School (0.6 km), Laggan Public School (7.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Crookwell?
Crookwell is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (56.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Crookwell?
Across postcode 2583, 152 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (50), theft (33), other (31). 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 Crookwell?
52 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Crookwell centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 16 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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