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Aylmerton

NSW 2575 • New South Wales

195
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
2.80 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricRetireesAffordable

About Aylmerton

Aylmerton is a small rural locality in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, situated approximately 7 kilometres north-east of Mittagong within the Wingecarribee Shire. With a population of just 195 people at the 2021 Census, it is one of the quieter villages in the Highland's northern fringe, sitting at an elevation of around 603 metres above sea level. The locality is characterised by farmland, rural properties, and scattered residences along country roads, with the only community infrastructure being a rural fire station.

Aylmerton offers a genuinely rural lifestyle set against the rolling green hills and cool climate typical of the Southern Highlands. Residents are a short drive from the township of Mittagong, which provides everyday amenities including supermarkets, cafes, and the Mittagong railway station on the Main South line to Sydney. The broader Southern Highlands region is known for its heritage villages, cool-climate produce, artisan food scene, and nature reserves, attracting tree-changers and weekenders from Sydney seeking fresh air and wide open spaces.

Aylmerton falls under postcode 2575 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollondilly electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2575
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Whitlam
State Electorate
Wollondilly
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.35°, 150.34°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
2.80 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mittagong Station
7 km
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Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
120 km
By Train
~95 min from Mittagong to Central (Main South Line)
By Car (Peak)
90-120 min via Hume Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
80-100 min

🛣️ Car needed to reach Mittagong Station; no local bus service in Aylmerton

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no footpaths or public transport; car essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Aylmerton by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Aylmerton Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Aylmerton" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
195
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Aylmerton NSW located? +

Aylmerton is a small rural locality in the Southern Highlands of NSW, about 7 km north-east of Mittagong and 120 km south-west of Sydney, within the Wingecarribee Shire.

What is the population of Aylmerton? +

Aylmerton had a population of 195 people according to the 2021 Australian Census, making it one of the smallest localities in the Southern Highlands.

How do I get from Aylmerton to Sydney? +

The nearest train station is Mittagong, approximately 7 km away, on the Main South Line with trains to Sydney Central taking around 95 minutes. Driving via the Hume Highway takes 90–120 minutes.

What is Aylmerton like to live in? +

Aylmerton is a quiet rural hamlet with a strong country atmosphere, cool climate, and proximity to the Southern Highlands' villages, local produce, and natural reserves. It suits those seeking a peaceful semi-farming lifestyle close to Mittagong.