Moving to Crookwell NSW 2583
What the official numbers say about living in Crookwell — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $280 a week, against a median household income of $1,196 a week.
About 80% of homes are owner-occupied and 17% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Crookwell grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,507 → 2,686 people).
Around 67% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: Cantonese, Greek, Nepali.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Crookwell scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers), while 10% work from home.
Nearest airport: Goulburn Airport, 45.9 km south-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 173 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 5 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 8 parks — see them all on the Crookwell profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Crookwell Public School 350 m · Crookwell High School 550 m · Saint Mary's Primary School 600 m
Groceries: Crookwell IGA plus Liquor 250 m
Parks and reserves: Pat Cullen Reserve 400 m · Memorial Park 500 m · Apex Park 600 m · Railway Park 650 m · Coleman Park 750 m · Wills Park 850 m · Lin Cooper Recreation Area 1.6 km · Jean Todkill Park 1.8 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Crookwell, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Pacific Black Duck · Crimson Rosella · Eurasian Coot · Galah · Pied Currawong.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Crookwell, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crookwell here | 2,686 | — | 3/10 | 11% |
| Taralga | 403 | — | 4/10 | 17% |
| Goulburn | 23,963 | — | 3/10 | 13% |
| Gunning | 820 | — | 8/10 | 5% |
| Marulan | 1,428 | — | 3/10 | 40% |
| Bungonia | 469 | — | 4/10 | 51% |
| Yass | 6,763 | — | 6/10 | 5% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Upper Lachlan Shire — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hume — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2583 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Crookwell profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $280 a week, and about 17% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,507 people to 2,686. It sits about 173 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Upper Lachlan Shire council, and the federal seat is Hume.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Taralga · Goulburn · Gunning · Marulan · Bungonia · Yass.
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