Adelong at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
938
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Adelong.
The postcode for Adelong is 2729 (NSW).
Adelong (2729) sits in the Cootamundra-Gundagai region of NSW.
Adelong has roughly 938 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Adelong scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Adelong's population at 938, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
938
Median age
49
Family households
66%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$205/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
938
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Adelong.
Local schools for Adelong
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Government School Catchment
Adelong Public School
Tumut Public School
Tumut High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Adelong.
- What is the Adelong postcode?
- Adelong is in the 2729 postcode, in NSW, in the Cootamundra-Gundagai region.
- Where is Adelong?
- Adelong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2729, in the Cootamundra-Gundagai region.
- What is the average rent in Adelong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $205.
- What schools are in Adelong?
- There are 7 schools serving Adelong on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Adelong Public School, McAuley Catholic College.
- How walkable is Adelong?
- Adelong has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Adelong?
- Adelong is close to The Grove, Black Creek, Cooleys Creek, Sandy Gully, Gadara.
- What is the population of Adelong?
- The population of Adelong is approximately 938 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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