Walgett, NSW 2832 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Walgett is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2832, home to 1,824 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Walgett local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 531 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,824
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $1,554 /week
- Median personal income
- $823 /week
- Median family income
- $1,758 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Walgett
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $175 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $970
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Walgett Community College - Primary School
- Walgett Community College - High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 35 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 41 bus stops
- Euroka St Before Pitt St
- Pitt St Before Euroka St
- Euroka St After Pitt St
- Wee Waa St At Namoi St
- Warrena St Opp Walgett Community College Primary School
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 16 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 55.1% of the 1,080 resolvable premises in Walgett. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 55.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 35.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 9.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 612 across postcode 2832 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 245 violent offences, 91 other offences, 74 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Walgett?
Walgett (NSW 2832) had 1,824 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Walgett local government area.
What is the median rent in Walgett?
The median advertised rent in Walgett is $175/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Walgett?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Walgett covering government sectors. Nearest include: Walgett Community College - Primary School (0.3 km), Walgett Community College - High School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Walgett?
Walgett is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (55.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Walgett?
Across postcode 2832, 612 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (245), other (91), theft (74). 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 Walgett?
41 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Walgett centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 35 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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