Kingsvale
NSW 2587 • New South Wales
About Kingsvale
Kingsvale is a small rural locality in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, positioned in the Young Council area approximately 330 kilometres south-west of Sydney. It covers around 157 square kilometres of rolling hills, farmland, and native bushland at an elevation of about 426 metres above sea level. With a population of roughly 172 residents, Kingsvale is a quiet agricultural locality characterised by sheep grazing, cattle farming, and cereal cropping. The nearby town of Young — known as the Cherry Capital of Australia — is the closest service centre, some 20 kilometres to the north-east.
Kingsvale offers an unhurried rural lifestyle appealing to those who value wide open spaces and the rhythms of farming country. The landscape is typical Southern Tablelands — golden pastures, stands of eucalyptus, and expansive skies. Residents are largely farming families and rural workers connected to the broader Young and Hilltops region. Essential services including schools, shops, and medical facilities are available in Young. The area's low land prices and peaceful character make it an attractive option for those seeking a genuine country retreat within reach of Canberra (around 1.5 hours drive).
Kingsvale falls under postcode 2587 and is governed by the Hilltops Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Shortland, while state elections fall under the Cootamundra electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2587
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2587, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2587; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Busways regional coach — Young township 25 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Approximately 1.5 hours from Canberra CBD via the Hume and Burley Griffin Way.
Rural locality; private vehicle essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Murrumburrah High School ICSEA 9152587 Smith St
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Murrumburrah Public School ICSEA 9616386 2209 Albury Street
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Wombat Public School ICSEA 8986384 3290 Rose St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Hilltops Local Government Area, which contains Kingsvale. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)