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Primrose Valley

NSW 2621 • New South Wales

155
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
98.53 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Primrose Valley

Primrose Valley is a small rural locality in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated approximately 35 kilometres east of Canberra and 12 kilometres north-east of Bungendore in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area. With a recorded population of around 155 people, it is a sparsely populated locality of rural properties and farmland set in the rolling pastoral landscape typical of the ACT border region. The locality falls within postcode 2621, which also encompasses the nearby town of Bungendore.

Primrose Valley offers a peaceful rural lifestyle within commuting reach of both Canberra and the Queanbeyan-Bungendore area, making it attractive to those seeking rural acreage with access to urban services. The surrounding landscape features open farmland, native woodland, and scenic tablelands terrain. Residents access everyday services in Bungendore (approximately 12 km) or Queanbeyan (approximately 30 km), with Canberra's Northbourne Avenue corridor reachable in under 40 minutes by car via the Kings Highway.

Primrose Valley falls under postcode 2621 and is governed by the Queanbeyan-Palerang Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2621
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Queanbeyan-Palerang
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.47°, 149.48°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
98.53 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2621

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2621, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$67,486
Median 2023–24
$81,892
▲ 21.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$98,709

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2621; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Canberra CBD (Civic)

Distance
35 km
By Train
No rail service; nearest bus interchange at Queanbeyan or Bungendore
By Car (Peak)
35–50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30–40 min

🛣️ Car essential; access via Kings Highway through Bungendore; Canberra Airport approximately 25 km away

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality with no public transport or pedestrian infrastructure; vehicle required for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
155
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
154.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.2%
Motor vehicle theft
127.1 / 100k
2yr Down 10.5% 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
279.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
215.4 / 100k
2yr Down 4.6% 10yr Down 9.1%
View all 62 offence types for Queanbeyan-Palerang →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Primrose Valley NSW? +

Primrose Valley is a rural locality in the Southern Tablelands of NSW, approximately 35 km east of Canberra and 12 km north-east of Bungendore, within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area.

What is the population of Primrose Valley NSW? +

Primrose Valley has a small population of approximately 155 residents, spread across a rural area of farming and acreage properties.

How far is Primrose Valley from Canberra? +

Primrose Valley is approximately 35 kilometres east of Canberra CBD, accessible in about 35–50 minutes by car via the Kings Highway through Bungendore.

Is there public transport in Primrose Valley NSW? +

No — Primrose Valley has no public transport services. Residents rely on private vehicles; the nearest bus services operate from Bungendore and Queanbeyan.

Is Primrose Valley a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Primrose Valley is part of the Queanbeyan-Palerang 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 Primrose Valley? +

Primrose Valley had a population of 155 at the 2021 Census.