Downside, NSW 2650 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Downside is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2650, home to 124 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Narrandera local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 376 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 124
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $2,583 /week
- Median personal income
- $969 /week
- Median family income
- $2,833 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Wagga Wagga
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Riverina
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $185 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 7%
Schools
- Estella Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- 119 Downside Rd
- Downside Rd Opp 119
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 572 mm
- Reference station: Wagga Wagga AMO, 12.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.5% of the 65 resolvable premises in Downside. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 98.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 5,930 across postcode 2650 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,589 violent offences, 1,231 theft, 783 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Downside?
Downside (NSW 2650) had 124 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Wagga Wagga local government area.
What is the median rent in Downside?
The median advertised rent in Downside is $185/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Downside?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Downside covering government sectors. Nearest include: Estella Public School (7.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Downside?
Downside is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Downside?
Across postcode 2650, 5,930 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,589), theft (1,231), other (783). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Downside?
In Downside, mean daily temperatures range from 9.1°C to 22.3°C and annual rainfall is 572 mm measured at the Wagga Wagga AMO weather station (12.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Downside?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Downside centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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