Delegate, NSW 2633 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Delegate is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2633, home to 295 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Snowy Monaro local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 403 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$150 /wk
Population295
Median age53
Area273.1 km²
To CBD403 km
LGASnowy Monaro Regional

Demographics

Population
295
Median age
53 years
Median household income
$785 /week
Median personal income
$473 /week
Median family income
$1,286 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Snowy Monaro Regional
Statistical region (SA4)
Capital Region
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Eden-Monaro
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$150 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$859
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Delegate Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Bombala St At Church St bus · 181 m
  • Bombala St Before Church St bus · 216 m
  • Delegate Public School, Campbell St bus · 245 m
  • Delegate Post Office, Bombala St bus · 264 m
  • Bombala St Opp Delegate Post Office bus · 288 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 1 playground

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

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (24.0°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (9.7°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 779 mm
  • Reference station: East Sale Airport, 55.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 95.0% of the 201 resolvable premises in Delegate. 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: 95.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.0%

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: 19 across postcode 2633 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 7 violent offences, 6 theft, 3 other offences.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Delegate?

Delegate (NSW 2633) had 295 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Snowy Monaro Regional local government area.

What is the median rent in Delegate?

The median advertised rent in Delegate is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Delegate?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Delegate covering government sectors. Nearest include: Delegate Public School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Delegate?

Delegate is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (95% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Delegate?

Across postcode 2633, 19 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (7), theft (6), other (3). 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 Delegate?

In Delegate, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 16.6°C and annual rainfall is 779 mm measured at the East Sale Airport weather station (55.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Delegate?

7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Delegate centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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