Wakool, NSW 2710 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wakool is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2710, home to 262 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Hay local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 593 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 262
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $888 /week
- Median personal income
- $476 /week
- Median family income
- $1,062 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Murray River
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Murray
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $150 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $500
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Wakool Burraboi Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops
- Cook St After Dampier St
- Tasman St At Bass St
- Wakool Public School, Phillip St
- Wakool Rd Opp 6066
- 6066 Wakool Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 pub or bar
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 49 resolvable premises in Wakool. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,021 across postcode 2710 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 291 violent offences, 206 theft, 179 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wakool?
Wakool (NSW 2710) had 262 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Murray River local government area.
What is the median rent in Wakool?
The median advertised rent in Wakool is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wakool?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Wakool covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wakool Burraboi Public School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wakool?
Wakool is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wakool?
Across postcode 2710, 1,021 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (291), theft (206), other (179). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Wakool?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wakool centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. 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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