Snowy Monaro Regional Council

Myrtle Mountain

NSW2550

Myrtle Mountain at a glance

Population

75

Median age 53

The brief

What to know about Myrtle Mountain.

The postcode for Myrtle Mountain is 2550 (NSW).

Myrtle Mountain (2550) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.

Myrtle Mountain has roughly 75 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.

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Day to day

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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Myrtle Mountain's population at 75, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

75

Median age

53

Family households

71%

Lone person

25%

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)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$255/wk

Owner occupied

93%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

75

Median age: 53

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Place

Location.

Amenities

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Education

Schools in Myrtle Mountain.

Local schools for Myrtle Mountain

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Government School Catchment

Candelo Public School

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Wyndham Public School

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Wolumla Public School

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Frequently asked

About Myrtle Mountain.

What is the Myrtle Mountain postcode?
Myrtle Mountain is in the 2550 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
Where is Myrtle Mountain?
Myrtle Mountain is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2550, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Myrtle Mountain?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
What schools are in Myrtle Mountain?
There are 20 schools serving Myrtle Mountain on this page, including Candelo Public School, Wyndham Public School, Wolumla Public School.
What suburbs are near Myrtle Mountain?
Myrtle Mountain is close to Devils Hole, Toothdale, Candelo, Tantawangalo, Wolumla.
What is the population of Myrtle Mountain?
The population of Myrtle Mountain is approximately 75 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.

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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