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Roslyn

NSW 2580 • New South Wales

95
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
147.29 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulRemoteHistoric
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About Roslyn

Roslyn is a rural locality in the Upper Lachlan Shire, located on the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales approximately 20 kilometres east of Crookwell and 37 kilometres north of Goulburn. Covering a large area of 147 square kilometres, the locality is characterised by open pastoral landscape typical of the high tablelands, with rolling hills given over to fine wool production, beef cattle, and sheep grazing. With a population of just 95 residents, Roslyn is a sparsely settled agricultural district with a long pastoral history stretching back to the early European settlement of the Southern Tablelands.

Roslyn once held greater regional significance as the junction point of two railway lines — the Crookwell line (1902–1974) and the Taralga line (1926–1957) — though both are now disused and part of the area's heritage. Today the locality's economy is driven by grazing and broadacre farming, with the surrounding countryside offering a peaceful, wide-open landscape favoured by landholders seeking a traditional farming lifestyle. Residents travel to Crookwell or Goulburn for schools, shopping, and services, with Goulburn serving as the main regional centre and providing rail connections to Sydney on the Main South Line. The locality suits those seeking large landholdings and a quiet rural setting in the Southern Tablelands.

Roslyn falls under postcode 2580 and is governed by the Upper Lachlan Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2580
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Upper Lachlan
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.73°, 149.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
147.29 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2580

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2580, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,824
Median 2023–24
$58,066
▲ 21.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$68,854

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2580; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Route 818 — Goulburn (via Crookwell Road) Approx. 40 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Goulburn Station then Main South Line to Sydney Central (approx. 2 hrs total)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 30 min–3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2–2.5 hrs

🛣️ Hume Highway south of Goulburn provides the main road link to Sydney; car is essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A sparsely settled rural locality with no local services; residents drive to Crookwell or Goulburn for all needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
95
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
101.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
112.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
225.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
135.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Upper Lachlan →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roslyn known for? +

Roslyn is known for its rich pastoral history and its former role as a railway junction on the now-disused Crookwell and Taralga branch lines. Today the locality is primarily an agricultural district noted for fine wool and beef cattle production on the Southern Tablelands.

How far is Roslyn from Goulburn? +

Roslyn is approximately 37 kilometres north of Goulburn, the nearest regional centre, typically a 30 to 40 minute drive via the Crookwell Road.

Does Roslyn have public transport? +

Roslyn is served by a limited bus service (Route 818) connecting to Goulburn via Crookwell Road on weekdays. The nearest train station is Goulburn, approximately 37 kilometres away, on the Main South Line with services to Sydney. A car is essential for daily life.

What is the population of Roslyn? +

According to the 2021 Census, Roslyn has a population of approximately 95 residents spread across its large 147 square kilometre area, reflecting the sparsely settled nature of the Southern Tablelands pastoral districts.

Is Roslyn a good place to live? +

Roslyn is well suited to those seeking a traditional rural lifestyle on the Southern Tablelands, with large landholdings, clean air, and a quiet community atmosphere. All services are found in Crookwell or Goulburn, making a car essential, but the region offers scenic landscape and a genuine agricultural way of life.

What is the postcode for Roslyn? +

The postcode for Roslyn, NSW is 2580, shared with Goulburn and surrounding Southern Tablelands localities.

Is Roslyn a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Roslyn is part of the Upper Lachlan 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.