Galambine, NSW 2850 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Galambine is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2850, home to 100 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Lithgow local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 199 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 100
- Median age
- 29 years
- Median household income
- $3,200 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,583 /week
- Median family income
- $3,312 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mid-Western Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $360 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Red Hill Environmental Education Centre
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Castlereagh Hwy At Norris
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 64.0% of the 50 resolvable premises in Galambine. 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: 64.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 36.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,167 across postcode 2850 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 366 violent offences, 223 theft, 161 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Galambine?
Galambine (NSW 2850) had 100 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Mid-Western Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Galambine?
The median advertised rent in Galambine is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Galambine?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Galambine covering government sectors. Nearest include: Red Hill Environmental Education Centre (9.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Galambine?
Galambine is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (64% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Galambine?
Across postcode 2850, 1,167 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (366), theft (223), property damage (161). 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 Galambine?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Galambine centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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