Milbrulong, NSW 2656 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Milbrulong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2656, home to 119 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Wagga Wagga local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 439 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 119
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,145 /week
- Median personal income
- $665 /week
- Median family income
- $1,781 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Lockhart
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Riverina
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $165 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $514
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- County Boundary Rd At Elbe St
- Lockhart The Rock Rd Opp 1104
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
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, 66.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 52.0% of the 50 resolvable premises in Milbrulong. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 48.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 52.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 75 across postcode 2656 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 20 violent offences, 17 theft, 12 vehicle theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Milbrulong?
Milbrulong (NSW 2656) had 119 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Lockhart local government area.
What is the median rent in Milbrulong?
The median advertised rent in Milbrulong is $165/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
What NBN technology is available in Milbrulong?
Milbrulong is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (52% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Milbrulong?
Across postcode 2656, 75 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (20), theft (17), vehicle theft (12). 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 Milbrulong?
In Milbrulong, 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 (66.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Milbrulong?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Milbrulong 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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