Jugiong, NSW 2726 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Jugiong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2726, home to 255 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hilltops local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 284 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 255
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,303 /week
- Median personal income
- $754 /week
- Median family income
- $1,825 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- 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
- $185 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $964
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Jugiong Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops
- Jugiong Rd After Stapylton St
- Riverside Dr After Jugiong Rd
- Riverside Dr At Prudence St
- Riverside Dr At Waterworks Rd
- Dowling Dr After Riverside Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 pub or bar
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 572 mm
- Reference station: Wagga Wagga AMO, 89.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 16 resolvable premises in Jugiong. 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.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 15 across postcode 2726 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 150% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5 violent offences, 3 theft, 2 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jugiong?
Jugiong (NSW 2726) had 255 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Hilltops local government area.
What is the median rent in Jugiong?
The median advertised rent in Jugiong is $185/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Jugiong?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Jugiong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Jugiong Public School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Jugiong?
Jugiong is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Jugiong?
Across postcode 2726, 15 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (5), theft (3), vehicle theft (2). 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 Jugiong?
In Jugiong, mean daily temperatures range from 9.1°C to 22.3°C and annual rainfall is 572 mm measured at the Wagga Wagga AMO weather station (89.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Jugiong?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Jugiong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 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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