Galong, NSW 2585 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Galong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2585, home to 235 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hilltops local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 261 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 235
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,111 /week
- Median personal income
- $679 /week
- Median family income
- $1,583 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Hilltops
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,047
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Binalong Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- Railway St At McMahon St
- Bent St At McMahon St
- 34 Ryan St
- Ryan St After Julian St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 5 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 83.8% of the 37 resolvable premises in Galong. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fibre to the Node: 5.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 10.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 83.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 13 across postcode 2585 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 117% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5 violent offences, 4 theft, 2 sexual offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Galong?
Galong (NSW 2585) had 235 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Hilltops local government area.
What is the median rent in Galong?
The median advertised rent in Galong is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Galong?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Galong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Binalong Public School (9.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Galong?
Galong is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (83.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Galong?
Across postcode 2585, 13 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (5), theft (4), sexual offences (2). 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 Galong?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Galong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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