Crowther
NSW 2803 • New South Wales
About Crowther
Crowther is a small rural locality in the Hilltops Council local government area of the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, situated along the Olympic Highway approximately 341 kilometres west of Sydney. With a 2021 Census population of 78 residents spread across a large area of around 206 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled agricultural district. The locality forms part of the broader Young district, with Young township serving as the nearest service centre approximately 27 kilometres to the south.
The landscape around Crowther is characterised by open pastoral farmland typical of the South West Slopes, supporting sheep and grain farming that has defined the area since European settlement. A War Memorial in the locality honours local servicemen who served in World War I, reflecting the deep rural community ties that have persisted across generations. Residents rely on Young for schooling, shopping, medical services, and other day-to-day needs, with the Olympic Highway providing the main road connection through the district.
Crowther falls under postcode 2803 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cootamundra electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited rural services — Young Approx. 30 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Olympic Highway is the main road link; Young is the nearest service town
A car is essential in Crowther as there are no local shops or services; all errands require travel to Young
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
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 Crowther by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Crowther Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Crowther" under Suburb