Mount Austin at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
4,035
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Mount Austin.
The postcode for Mount Austin is 2650 (NSW).
Mount Austin (2650) sits in the Narrandera region of NSW.
Mount Austin has roughly 4,035 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Mount Austin 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Austin's population at 4,035, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (51% own, 45% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
4,035
Median age
37
Family households
59%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
51%
Renter occupied
45%
At a deeper level
4,035
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
760
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Austin.
Local schools for Mount Austin
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Government School Catchment
Mount Austin Public School
Mount Austin High School
Turvey Park Public 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 Mount Austin.
- What is the Mount Austin postcode?
- Mount Austin is in the 2650 postcode, in NSW, in the Narrandera region.
- Where is Mount Austin?
- Mount Austin is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2650, in the Narrandera region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Austin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Mount Austin?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Austin on this page, including Mount Austin Public School, Henschke Primary School, Mount Austin High School.
- How walkable is Mount Austin?
- Mount Austin has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mount Austin?
- Mount Austin is close to Tolland, Turvey Park, Glenfield Park, Bourkelands, Ashmont.
- What is the population of Mount Austin?
- The population of Mount Austin is approximately 4,035 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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