Walla Walla, NSW 2659 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Walla Walla is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2659, home to 811 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Lockhart local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 450 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 811
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,166 /week
- Median personal income
- $605 /week
- Median family income
- $1,539 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Greater Hume Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Murray
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $230 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $977
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Walla Walla Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 22 bus stops
- Walla Walla Lions Club Park, Commercial St
- Commercial St Opp Victoria St
- Commercial St At Queen St
- Commercial St At Victoria St
- Commerical St At Queen St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 1 pub or bar
- 6 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 playgrounds
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, 80.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.4% of the 433 resolvable premises in Walla Walla. 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 Node: 0.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 98.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 67 across postcode 2659 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 97% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 15 violent offences, 12 other offences, 10 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Walla Walla?
Walla Walla (NSW 2659) had 811 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Greater Hume Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Walla Walla?
The median advertised rent in Walla Walla is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Walla Walla?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Walla Walla covering government sectors. Nearest include: Walla Walla Public School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Walla Walla?
Walla Walla is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Walla Walla?
Across postcode 2659, 67 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (15), other (12), theft (10). 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 Walla Walla?
In Walla Walla, 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 (80.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Walla Walla?
22 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Walla Walla centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 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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