Picton NSW, 2571
Picton Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Does Picton, NSW 2571 real estate interest you? It's wise to know if the area meets your requirements when it comes to lifestyle and budget. The Homes.com.au suburb profile removes the guesswork by providing the Picton property prices, market trends & demographics so that we can allow you to make informed decisions about your next home or investment.
Whether you are upsizing or downsizing to Picton, have a little read of our history lesson to discover the fantastic lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Overview Picton is a small but beautiful town in the Macarthur Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 80 kilometres southwest of Sydney and close to Camden and Campbelltown. Also, the town is the administrative centre of Wollondilly Shire. As per the 2016 census, the population of the area was recorded as 4,816 people.
Living in Picton Picton is a beautiful place offering a country feel, and hills and farms surround it. The area is a preferred location for families, singles, professionals, and retirees. The main attraction of the town is Nangarin Estate that is a modern village to the West. It is one of New South Wales' first residential vineyard projects and is protected by legal covenants. Picton is also home to many historic buildings and two bridges, Victoria Bridge and the Picton Railway Viaduct. It also has several heritage-listed facilities, including Hume Highway Deviation, Picton railway station, Oaks Road, Victoria Bridge, and Stonequarry Creek railway viaduct.
History of Picton In 1798, Europeans first explored the town, but it remained unsettled until 1821. It was during 1819 when Governor Macquarie authorised the new Great South Road. This opens up the boundaries of the town to the settlers. In 1822, Henry Colden Antill established a 2,000-acre property. The area began to develop when a new line of the Great South Road was cut over the Razorback Range from Camden. This development took speed when the railway arrived in 1863.
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