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.
Snapshot
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
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
- Hoskinstown Rd After Plains Rd
- Hoskinstown Rd Before Plains Rd
- Plains Rd Opp 473
- 473 Plains Rd
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.
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%
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.
Nearby suburbs
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.
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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