Bylong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
19
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Bylong.
The postcode for Bylong is 2849 (NSW).
Bylong (2849) sits in the Singleton region of NSW.
Bylong has roughly 19 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bylong scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bylong's population at 19, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (30% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (50% family, 0% lone person).
Population
19
Median age
57
Family households
50%
Lone person
–
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$30/wk
Owner occupied
30%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
19
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
total offences in 2025
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 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bylong.
Local schools for Bylong
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lue Public School
Merriwa Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Bylong.
- What is the Bylong postcode?
- Bylong is in the 2849 postcode, in NSW, in the Singleton Council region.
- Where is Bylong?
- Bylong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2849, in the Singleton Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bylong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $30.
- What schools are in Bylong?
- There are 3 schools serving Bylong on this page, including Lue Public School, Merriwa Central School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is Bylong?
- Bylong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bylong?
- Bylong is close to Upper Bylong, Coggan, Lee Creek, Budden, Murrumbo.
- What is the population of Bylong?
- The population of Bylong is approximately 19 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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