Picton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,282
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Picton.
The postcode for Picton is 2571 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Picton (2571) sits in the Wingecarribee region of NSW.
Picton has roughly 5,282 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Picton 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Picton's population at 5,282, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,282
Median age
38
Family households
78%
Lone person
20%
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)
$415/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
5,282
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
259
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
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Picton.
Local schools for Picton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Picton Public School
Picton High School
Thirlmere Public School
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Frequently asked
About Picton.
- What is the Picton postcode?
- Picton is in the 2571 postcode, in NSW, in the Wingecarribee region.
- Where is Picton?
- Picton is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2571. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wingecarribee region.
- What is the average rent in Picton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $415, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Picton?
- There are 8 schools serving Picton on this page, including Picton Public School, Picton High School, St Anthony's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Picton?
- Picton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Picton?
- Picton is close to Maldon, Thirlmere, Mowbray Park, Tahmoor, Lakesland.
- What is the population of Picton?
- The population of Picton is approximately 5,282 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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