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Aylmerton

NSW 2575 • New South Wales

195
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
2.80 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricRetireesAffordable
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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 Wingecarribee Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Whitlam, while state elections fall under the Wollondilly electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2575
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wingecarribee
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
Population Density
70 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2575

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2575, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,619
Median 2023–24
$58,154
▲ 24.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$76,655

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2575; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mittagong Station
7 km
N/A

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

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    Alpine Public School
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    GovernmentPrimaryCoed
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    Colo Vale Public School ICSEA 952
    4889 4250 Wattle St
    GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
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    Hill Top Public School ICSEA 935
    4889 8227 Linda St
    GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
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    Frensham
    2575 FRENSHAM JUNIOR SCHOOL Old Bowral Road
    IndependentSecondaryGirlsNon-Denominational
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    Gib Gate
    Old Bowral Road
    IndependentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
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    Highlands School ICSEA 860
    4872 3088 2 Maxted Street
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
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    Mittagong Public School ICSEA 992
    21 Pioneer St
    GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
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    St Michael's Primary School
    55 Alfred St
    CatholicPrimaryCoed
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    Tangara School ICSEA 971
    4871 1636 Bong Bong Rd
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
195
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Wingecarribee Local Government Area, which contains Aylmerton. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
84 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.1%
Motor vehicle theft
54.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
257.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
84 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 10.3%
View all 62 offence types for Wingecarribee →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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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.

Is Aylmerton a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Aylmerton is part of the Wingecarribee LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.