Adelong
NSW 2729 · Snowy Valleys
938 (2021) → 950 est. (2025) · Declining
Part of the Snowy Valleys local government area (est. 14,884 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Adelong is a declining suburb in Snowy Valleys, NSW 2729, about 328km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $574K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 196km inland. Adelong has an overall score of 39/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 59/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2729 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.71%), South Africa (1.17%), New Zealand (1.07%), Scotland (0.64%), USA (0.64%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (1.28%), Punjabi (0.75%), French (0.43%), Polish (0.43%), Hindi (0.32%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 982 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 980
- Adelong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 929
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Adelong
Is Adelong safe?
Adelong has a residential safety score of 59/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,224 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Adelong?
In Adelong, the median house price is $574K.
How far is Adelong from Sydney CBD?
Adelong is about 328.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Adelong?
Adelong has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 955 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Adelong?
Adelong has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.