Moving to Bywong NSW 2621
What the official numbers say about living in Bywong — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $450 a week, against a median household income of $3,172 a week.
About 90% of homes are owner-occupied and 8% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Bywong grew 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,195 → 1,342 people).
Around 86% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, United States; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Greek, Croatian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bywong sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (80% of workers), while 18% work from home.
Nearest airport: Canberra Airport, 18.9 km south-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 225 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bywong, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Crimson Rosella · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Superb Fairy-wren · Eastern Spinebill · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bywong, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bywong here | 1,342 | — | 10/10 | 28% |
| Wamboin | 1,805 | — | 10/10 | 26% |
| Sutton | 1,556 | — | 10/10 | 15% |
| Bungendore | 4,745 | — | 10/10 | 20% |
| Gundaroo | 1,233 | — | 10/10 | 35% |
| Throsby | 2,405 | — | 10/10 | 0% |
| Harrison | 8,244 | — | 10/10 | 1% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Eden-Monaro — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2621 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bywong profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $450 a week, and about 8% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,195 people to 1,342. It sits about 225 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional council, and the federal seat is Eden-Monaro.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bywong vs Wamboin · Bywong vs Sutton.
Nearby guides: Wamboin · Sutton · Bungendore · Gundaroo · Throsby · Harrison.
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