Picton, NSW 2571 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Picton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2571, home to 5,282 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wingecarribee local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 63 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,282
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,181 /week
- Median personal income
- $939 /week
- Median family income
- $2,511 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wollondilly
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hume
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $375 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,383
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Picton Public School
- Picton High School
- Thirlmere Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 20 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 66 bus stops
- St Anthonys Church And School, Menangle St
- Wollondilly Shire Council, Menangle St
- Menangle St Opp Wollondilly Shire Council
- Colden St After Menangle St
- Picton Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 3 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 18 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 36.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 52.0% of the 2,658 resolvable premises in Picton. 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: 36.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 52.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 11.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 465 across postcode 2571 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 23% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 129 violent offences, 85 property damage, 82 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Picton?
Picton (NSW 2571) had 5,282 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Wollondilly local government area.
What is the median rent in Picton?
The median advertised rent in Picton is $375/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Picton?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Picton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Picton Public School (0.8 km), Picton High School (2.8 km), Thirlmere Public School (5.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Picton?
Picton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (52% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Picton?
Across postcode 2571, 465 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (129), property damage (85), theft (82). 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 Picton?
In Picton, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (36.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Picton?
68 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Picton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 20 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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