Crookwell at a glance
Walk score
74
Very walkable
Population
2,686
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Crookwell.
The postcode for Crookwell is 2583 (NSW).
Crookwell (2583) sits in the Hilltops region of NSW.
Crookwell has roughly 2,686 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Crookwell scores 74/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Crookwell's population at 2,686, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,686
Median age
52
Family households
67%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
2,686
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
114
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.
74
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Crookwell.
Local schools for Crookwell
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Government School Catchment
Crookwell Public School
Crookwell High School
Laggan Public School
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Frequently asked
About Crookwell.
- What is the Crookwell postcode?
- Crookwell is in the 2583 postcode, in NSW, in the Hilltops region.
- Where is Crookwell?
- Crookwell is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2583, in the Hilltops region.
- What is the average rent in Crookwell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Crookwell?
- There are 4 schools serving Crookwell on this page, including St Mary's Primary School, Crookwell Public School, Crookwell High School.
- How walkable is Crookwell?
- Crookwell has a Walk Score of 74 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Crookwell?
- Crookwell is close to Brooklands, Cottawalla, Pejar, Third Creek, Kialla.
- What is the population of Crookwell?
- The population of Crookwell is approximately 2,686 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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