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Towrang

NSW 2580 • New South Wales

161
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
55.05 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricQuietSemi-RuralAgricultural

About Towrang

Towrang is a small rural locality in the Goulburn Mulwaree Council local government area of New South Wales, situated approximately 15 kilometres north-east of Goulburn along the Hume Highway corridor in the Southern Tablelands. The area covers around 55 square kilometres of open grazing land and bush, with a population of approximately 161 at the 2021 Census and a median household income of around $47,800. Towrang carries significant historical weight, having been the site of a major convict stockade established around 1836 to house convicts constructing the Great South Road.

The locality's history is rich — Towrang Station once had one of the busiest railway stations in New South Wales when it opened on the Main Southern Railway in 1869, and the surrounding land was a significant producer of fruit for the Sydney market in the late 19th century. The station closed in 1974 and has since been removed as Goulburn grew to overshadow its smaller neighbour. Today, Towrang is a quiet rural retreat popular with those seeking lifestyle properties and acreage within easy reach of Goulburn's services, and it attracts history enthusiasts interested in its convict and colonial heritage.

Towrang falls under postcode 2580 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

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

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Goulburn Station
15 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • No local bus service — Residents drive to Goulburn for services 15-20 min by car

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
Drive to Goulburn Station, then approx. 2 hrs 15 min to Sydney Central via Main Southern line
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs - 2 hrs 30 min via Hume Highway (M31)
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hrs via Hume Highway (M31)

🛣️ Hume Highway passes through the locality; Goulburn (15 km) is the main service centre; Canberra is about 90 km south

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural locality with no shops, no public transport, and no footpaths — a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
161
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Towrang known for? +

Towrang is historically significant as the site of a major convict stockade established around 1836, where chain-bound convicts built the Great South Road. The area also had one of the state's busiest early railway stations on the Main Southern line, which operated from 1869 until its closure in 1974.

How far is Towrang from Goulburn? +

Towrang is approximately 15 kilometres north-east of Goulburn, with a typical drive time of around 15 to 20 minutes via the Hume Highway.

Does Towrang have public transport? +

There is no local bus service or operational train station at Towrang. Residents must drive to Goulburn to access the Main Southern line rail services to Sydney and Canberra.

What is the population of Towrang? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of approximately 161 people in the Towrang locality, which is characteristic of a sparsely settled rural district covering around 55 square kilometres.

Is Towrang a good place to live? +

Towrang appeals to those seeking lifestyle acreage or rural properties with a strong sense of history, within easy reach of Goulburn's services and roughly equidistant between Sydney (approx. 200 km) and Canberra (approx. 90 km) via the Hume Highway.

What is the postcode for Towrang? +

The postcode for Towrang is 2580, shared with Goulburn and several surrounding localities in the Southern Tablelands region of NSW.