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NSW · Federation Council
Howlong, 2643
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,234
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.6%
Median age
49
Median income
$1,293/wk
Employment rate
51.4%
Languages at home
2.4%non-English
Most common: Korean, Mandarin, Arabic
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
- National parks
Suburb profile
Howlong is a quieter mid-sized suburb in Federation Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Howlong snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$475/wk
Population (ERP)
3,234
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#36
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
18th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
68th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
38th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 50.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 30% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2099th in Australia
- State rank
- 624th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #36 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #108 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $510
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
3,234(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +7.6% over 5 years · 68th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +7.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +34
- Change in 5 years
- +229
- Growth rank in NSW
- 68th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,400), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,997
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,293
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 86 of 1,285
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 51.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,114 / 60 / 3 (+ 14 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 129
- Against the person
- 33
- Against property
- 58
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 39.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 91 residents
- State safety percentile
- 18.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -28.9%
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling8
- Domestic Violence Related Assault11
- Fraud8
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment13
- Steal From Motor Vehicle12
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 982
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 38th
School list
- Howlong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 982 · 38th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 151 students · Top SEA quarter 6%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Howlong PreschoolTownsend Streetkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
179 public transport stops in this suburb
- Hawkins St Opp Howlong Public School
- Howlong Coach Stop
- Howlong Public School, Hawkins St
- Sturt St After Hawkins St
- Sturt St Before Hawkins St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Lowe SquarePark
- Pioneer ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 15
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 3
- Nearest hospital
- Corowa Hospital (22.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Back on TrackPhysiotherapist
- Howlong Community Health CentreHammer StreetDoctor
- Howlong Community PharmacyPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 89
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 27.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 153 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 178 mm · ~22 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 254 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 206 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 27 proposals
July 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure136 HOWARD COURT HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure129 HODDLE STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
June 2026
- Industrial development; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; General industry42-43 OOLONG ROAD HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation196 Jude Street Howlong NSW 2643Determined
May 2026
- Subdivision150 GOLF CLUB DRIVE HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling; Non-standard Housing53 TOWNSEND STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 MELBA COURT HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure122 VICTORIA STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure168 CLARKE STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure45 KENNEDY STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport119 HAMMER STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport15 PELL STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure127 TOWNSEND STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)5527 RIVERINA HIGHWAY HOWLONG 2643Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure41-59 BELMORE STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport15 PELL STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure134 KENNEDY STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Water recycling facility243-271 JUDE ROAD HOWLONG 2643Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Shipping containers158 HODDLE STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development69 PELL STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure41 KENNEDY STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space2 SISTERS LANE HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Subdivision110-112 HODDLE STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure150 GOLF CLUB DRIVE HOWLONG 2643Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 WILLIAM PLACE HOWLONG 2643Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure110-112 Larmer st, Howlong,NswDetermined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure106 VICTORIA STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Seniors housing; Independent living units; Erection of a new structure4500 RIVERINA HIGHWAY HOWLONG 2643Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision18 GIBSON PLACE HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10 CLARKE STREET WEST HOWLONG 2643Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5189 RIVERINA HIGHWAY HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; FencesSite 49, 5189 Riverina Highway Howlong NSW 2643Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure124 PEARCE STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development10 HAWKINS STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 MARIE COURT HOWLONG 2643Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development167 GOLF CLUB DRIVE HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure22-24 PELL STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Feedlot258 HOWLONG-BURRUMBUTTOCK ROAD HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure85 KENNEDY STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Subdivision89-91 HAWKINS STREET HOWLONG 2643Additional Information Requested
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4580 RIVERINA HIGHWAY HOWLONG 2643Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure176 JUDE STREET HOWLONG 2643Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
- Member of Parliament
- David FARLEY (One Nation)
- Results from
- 2026 Farrer by-election
Two-candidate preferred (2026-by-election)
David FARLEY (One Nation) 57.6%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 42.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 30.2 km away).
David FARLEY (One Nation) 65.6%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 34.4%
7.9 percentage points higher for David FARLEY than the electorate
Nearest polling places
- HowlongDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 66.0% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 34.0% TCP (2026-by-election)3.2 km away
- CorowaDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 57.0% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 43.0% TCP (2026-by-election)20.2 km away
- BurrumbuttockDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 75.1% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 24.9% TCP (2026-by-election)21.7 km away
- JinderaDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 64.5% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 35.5% TCP (2026-by-election)24.7 km away
- Albury WestMichelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 61.3% · David FARLEY (One Nation) 38.7% TCP (2026-by-election)28.7 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · 2026-by-election · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Federation Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.