Young, NSW 2594 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Young is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2594, home to 10,610 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Weddin local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 289 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 10,610
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,157 /week
- Median personal income
- $656 /week
- Median family income
- $1,515 /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
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Young High School
- Young North Public School
- Young Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 27 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 99 bus stops
- Young Information Centre
- Hennessy Catholic College, Dundas St
- Dundas St Opp Hennessy Catholic College
- Carrington Park, Campbell St
- Cloete St At Zouch St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 12 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 61 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 6 supermarkets
- 11 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 53.7% of the 5,824 resolvable premises in Young. 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: 22.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 53.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 23.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,025 across postcode 2594 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 283 violent offences, 188 other offences, 164 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Young?
Young (NSW 2594) had 10,610 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Hilltops local government area.
What is the median rent in Young?
The median advertised rent in Young is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Young?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Young covering government sectors. Nearest include: Young High School (0.6 km), Young North Public School (0.9 km), Young Public School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Young?
Young is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (53.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Young?
Across postcode 2594, 1,025 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (283), other (188), theft (164). 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 Young?
99 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Young centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 27 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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