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Berthong

NSW 2594 • New South Wales

65
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
167.22 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Berthong

Berthong is a small rural locality in the central-west tablelands of New South Wales, located roughly midway between Harden and Young in the Hilltops region. With just 65 residents spread across 167 km² of undulating grazing country, Berthong is quintessential Australian farming countryside — wide open paddocks, scattered eucalypts, and the kind of big skies that only the inland NSW tablelands can offer. The locality sits at moderate elevation on the south-western slopes and is part of the broader Hilltops local government area.

Life in Berthong is centred on agriculture, primarily sheep and cattle grazing, with some cropping during good seasons. Residents are largely self-reliant, travelling to nearby Harden-Murrumburrah (approx. 25 km) or Young (approx. 30 km) for services, schools, and shopping. The area is beloved by those who value peace, space, and the rhythm of rural life, and the surrounding region offers some of NSW's best cherry orchards, wineries, and open landscape touring routes.

Berthong falls under postcode 2594 and is governed by the Hilltops Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Cootamundra electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2594
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hilltops
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Cootamundra
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.23°, 148.11°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
167.22 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2594

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2594, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,999
Median 2023–24
$51,009
▲ 21.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,861

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2594; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Harden Station
25 km
N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
350 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Harden (~3.5 hrs to Central)
By Car (Peak)
Approx 3.5 hrs via Hume Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 3.5 hrs via Hume Hwy

🛣️ Berthong is a remote rural locality. Harden (25 km) is the closest town with a train station. Young (30 km) is the nearest regional service centre.

Walkability Car Dependent

A dispersed rural locality — a vehicle is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
65
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
155.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.4%
Motor vehicle theft
129.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
414.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
176.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Hilltops →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Berthong NSW? +

Berthong is a small rural locality in the Hilltops LGA of central-west NSW, approximately 25 km from Harden and 30 km from Young.

What is Berthong known for? +

Berthong is quiet farming locality in sheep and cattle country, surrounded by the scenic agricultural landscapes of the NSW south-western slopes.

What services are available near Berthong? +

Harden-Murrumburrah (25 km) has a school, hospital, shops, and a train station. Young (30 km) offers a wider range of regional services.

Is Berthong a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Berthong is part of the Hilltops 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.

What is the population of Berthong? +

Berthong had a population of 65 at the 2021 Census.