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Young

NSW 2594 • Rest of NSW

10,610
Population (2021)
$34,112
Median Income
367.12 km²
Area
$250/wk
Median Rent
Cherry CapitalCountry TownAgriculturalHeritage Character

About Young

Young claims the title of Australia's cherry capital, set in the southwest slopes about 380 kilometres southwest of Sydney. This regional town of roughly 10,600 residents serves a significant agricultural community, with cherry orchards providing the headline crop. The spring blossom season draws visitors from across NSW.

Beyond the cherries, Young functions as a practical country town with genuine community spirit. Farming families have been here for generations, while newcomers are attracted by affordable housing and country lifestyle. The Chinese heritage dating from gold rush days adds historical depth. It's an honest country town that happens to produce some of Australia's best stone fruit.

Young falls under postcode 2594 and is governed by Hilltops Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cootamundra electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2594
Urban Area
Young
LGA / Council
Hilltops
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Cootamundra
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.30°, 148.34°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
367.12 km²
Elevation
519m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Boorowa Street Young 2594 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 4 heritage-listed places in or near Young, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Young Railway Station and yard group
Blayney-Harden railway, Young • SHR #01294
City Bank (former)
Lynch Street, Young • SHR #00710
Blackguard Gully
Whiteman Avenue, Young • SHR #01775
Lambing Flat Riot Site (14 July 1861) and Associated Banner
6 Rippon Street, Young • SHR #02047

🔍 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 Young by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Young Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$250
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.4%

85 state housing + 54 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,295
Census 2021
10,610
▲ 3.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,664
Income 2021
$34,112
▲ 23.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,994
Born Overseas 876

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 141
  • 2. New Zealand 90
  • 3. Philippines 81
  • 4. Lebanon 65
  • 5. India 58
  • 6. China 56
  • 7. Netherlands 26
  • 8. United States 23
  • 9. Scotland 20
  • 10. Germany 17

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 4,724
English 4,223
Irish 1,359
Scottish 913
Australian Aboriginal 540
German 361
Lebanese 268
Italian 141
Chinese 105
Dutch 101

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,903
Both parents born in Australia
1,193
Both parents born overseas
804
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
59.8%
No Religion
26.6%
Islam
4.4%
Hinduism
0.4%
Buddhism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
653 (6.2%)
5-14 years
1,490 (14.0%)
15-19 years
689 (6.5%)
20-24 years
519 (4.9%)
25-34 years
1,136 (10.7%)
35-44 years
1,197 (11.3%)
45-54 years
1,175 (11.1%)
55-64 years
1,330 (12.5%)
65-74 years
1,287 (12.1%)
75-84 years
792 (7.5%)
85+ years
347 (3.3%)

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