Crookwell
NSWCrookwell is a growing suburb in NSW with 2,686 residents.
- SAL code
- 11124
- SA2
- 101051540
- Population
- 2,686
- LGA
- Upper Lachlan
Crookwell, NSW had 2,686 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 6.0% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 55-64 years, and the median age sits at 52. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,356 a month. Around 82.4% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 56.0%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 94.9% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 12 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?2,686
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+6.0%
3yr: +3.3% · 10yr: +13.3%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,196/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
52
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?6/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?2.1%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
2
1 primary, 1 secondary
Hospitals
?1
Within suburb
Childcare services
?3
1 long day, 1 OSHC
Parks & green space
?12
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?2
Upper Lachlan · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Goulburn Surrounds (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Crookwell suburb alone is ~2,686 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 10,839 to 14,411 over 24 years, averaging 1.2% per year.
Schools
2 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Crookwell PS92.3%
- Binda PS 4.8%
- Laggan PS 2.9%
Secondary
Crookwell HS
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 1.2%Almost entirely detached houses (94.9%), owner-occupied (82%), built for families (47% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
8 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 50.9% | 105.64 km² |
| RU2 | ZoneRural | 36.3% | 75.26 km² |
| C3 | ZoneEnvironmental | 5.2% | 10.84 km² |
| RU4 | ZoneRural | 2.7% | 5.54 km² |
| R2 | ZoneResidential | 2.1% | 4.42 km² |
| R5 | ZoneResidential | 1.9% | 3.86 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 0.5% | 0.97 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 0.3% | 0.59 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.