Picton
NSW 2571 • Greater Sydney
About Picton
Picton is a historic town in the Macarthur region, 81 kilometres southwest of Sydney in the Wollondilly Shire. With a population of over 5,200, this charming settlement dates to 1841 and serves as the shire's administrative centre. The town is famous for its heritage railway station, the only place in the Southern Hemisphere where trains pass through twice due to its unique horseshoe curve alignment.
Life in Picton combines country town character with genuine heritage significance. The George IV Inn (circa 1839) and Scharer's microbrewery anchor a main street of historic buildings, while the Victoria Bridge and railway viaduct showcase 19th-century engineering. Ghost tours explore the haunted tunnel on Redbank Range. Picton attracts families and history enthusiasts seeking affordable semi-rural living with character, space, and Sydney accessibility via the Southern Highlands railway line.
Picton falls under postcode 2571 and is governed by Wollondilly Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollondilly electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 900 — Campbelltown Station 40-50 min
- 911, 912, 913 — Buxton, Bargo, Thirlmere 15-25 min
- 828 Loopline — Bowral via Mittagong 45-60 min
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Train services run every 30 min to 2 hours depending on time
Town centre is walkable but outlying areas require a car
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesMargaret Street Picton 2571 NSW
Schools
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Buxton Public School ICSEA 949Hassall Rd
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Picton High School ICSEA 950480 Argyle St
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Picton Public School ICSEA 991Lumsdaine St
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Menangle Street
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Wilton Public School ICSEA 101811 Greenbridge Drive
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 5 heritage-listed places in or near Picton, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 226
- 2. New Zealand 62
- 3. Scotland 34
- 4. South Africa 25
- 5. Ireland 22
- 6. China 18
- 7. Germany 16
- 8. India 13
- 9. Philippines 13
- 10. United States 13
- 11. Netherlands 11
- 12. Croatia 10
- 13. Canada 9
- 14. Lebanon 9
- 15. Thailand 8
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)