Jugiong
NSW 2726 • New South Wales
About Jugiong
Jugiong is a small historic town and locality in the Hilltops Council area of New South Wales, situated on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River approximately 336 kilometres south-west of Sydney, just off the Hume Highway between Gundagai and Yass. Sitting at an elevation of around 303 metres, the town lies on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people. The 2021 census recorded a population of 255, making it a tight-knit rural community with a long pastoral history dating to the 1820s.
Jugiong is best known among travellers for the Sir George pub and restaurant, a beloved stop on the Hume Highway tourist route. The town's historic streetscape, Murrumbidgee River frontage, and proximity to the wine regions of Hilltops and Canberra district attract weekend visitors and food enthusiasts. Residents enjoy a quiet rural lifestyle with the amenities of Yass and Gundagai accessible within an hour by car.
Jugiong falls under postcode 2726 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cootamundra electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach — Sydney via Yass / Goulburn Approx 3 hr 30 min
- NSW TrainLink coach — Wagga Wagga / Albury Approx 2 hr
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Hume Highway (M31) runs nearby. No local train station; nearest is Yass Junction ~61 km east.
Small village; some local amenities reachable on foot within the town but car required for most services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Jugiong Public School ICSEA 994Flyde St
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 Jugiong by offence type, year and trend.
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