Hoskinstown, NSW 2621 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Hoskinstown is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2621, home to 191 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Snowy Monaro local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 238 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$435 /wk
Population191
Median age38
Area81.2 km²
To CBD238 km
LGAQueanbeyan-Palerang Regional

Demographics

Population
191
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$2,916 /week
Median personal income
$1,281 /week
Median family income
$3,700 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional
Statistical region (SA4)
Capital Region
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Eden-Monaro
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$435 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,600
Rent share of household income
15%

Schools

School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Hoskinstown Rd After Plains Rd bus · 246 m
  • Hoskinstown Rd Before Plains Rd bus · 247 m
  • Plains Rd Opp 473 bus · 1474 m
  • 473 Plains Rd bus · 1482 m

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 636 mm
  • Reference station: Canberra Airport, 31.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 74.2% of the 66 resolvable premises in Hoskinstown. 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: 74.2%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 25.8%

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: 191 across postcode 2621 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 54 theft, 42 violent offences, 33 other offences.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Hoskinstown?

Hoskinstown (NSW 2621) had 191 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional local government area.

What is the median rent in Hoskinstown?

The median advertised rent in Hoskinstown is $435/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

What NBN technology is available in Hoskinstown?

Hoskinstown is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (74.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Hoskinstown?

Across postcode 2621, 191 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (54), violent (42), other (33). 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 Hoskinstown?

In Hoskinstown, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (31.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Hoskinstown?

4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hoskinstown centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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