Howlong, NSW 2643 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Howlong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2643, home to 2,997 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Federation local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 478 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,997
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,293 /week
- Median personal income
- $673 /week
- Median family income
- $1,612 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Federation
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Murray
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $290 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Howlong Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 33 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 75 bus stops
- Hawkins St/Sturt St
- Sturt St After Hawkins St
- Sturt St Before Hawkins St
- Pell St At Hammer St
- Hammer St At Pell St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 4 pubs and bars
- 8 parks and reserves
- 2 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 53.4% of the 1,696 resolvable premises in Howlong. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 37.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 2.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 53.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 6.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 112 across postcode 2643 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 32% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 29 violent offences, 27 theft, 17 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Howlong?
Howlong (NSW 2643) had 2,997 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Federation local government area.
What is the median rent in Howlong?
The median advertised rent in Howlong is $290/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Howlong?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Howlong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Howlong Public School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Howlong?
Howlong is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (53.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Howlong?
Across postcode 2643, 112 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (29), theft (27), vehicle theft (17). 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 Howlong?
75 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Howlong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 33 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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