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.

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Snapshot

Median rent$280 /wk
Population2,686
Median age52
Area207.4 km²
To CBD184 km
LGAUpper Lachlan Shire

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
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$280 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,356
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Crookwell Public School Primary · Government
  • Crookwell High School Secondary · Government
  • Laggan Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 16 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 52 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Spring St At Goulburn St bus · 62 m
  • Crookwell Public School, Denison St bus · 226 m
  • Memorial Park, Robertson St bus · 307 m
  • Spring St At Wade St bus · 392 m
  • St Mary's Primary School, Wade St bus · 543 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 5 cafés
  • 1 restaurant
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 22 parks and reserves
  • 1 library
  • 1 supermarket
  • 4 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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%

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: 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.

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.

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