Galong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
235
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Galong.
The postcode for Galong is 2585 (NSW).
Galong (2585) sits in the Hilltops region of NSW.
Galong has roughly 235 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Galong 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Galong's population at 235, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
235
Median age
44
Family households
60%
Lone person
37%
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)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
235
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
15
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 Galong.
Local schools for Galong
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Binalong Public School
Murrumburrah High School
Murrumburrah Public School
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Frequently asked
About Galong.
- What is the Galong postcode?
- Galong is in the 2585 postcode, in NSW, in the Hilltops region.
- Where is Galong?
- Galong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2585, in the Hilltops region.
- What is the average rent in Galong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Galong?
- There are 4 schools serving Galong on this page, including Binalong Public School, Murrumburrah High School, Murrumburrah Public School.
- How walkable is Galong?
- Galong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Galong?
- Galong is close to Cunningar, Mcmahons Reef, Binalong, Harden, Aurville.
- What is the population of Galong?
- The population of Galong is approximately 235 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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