Wallaroo, NSW 2618 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Wallaroo is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2618, home to 576 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 243 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$440 /wk
Population576
Median age43
Area91.1 km²
To CBD243 km
LGAYass Valley

Demographics

Population
576
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$3,107 /week
Median personal income
$1,253 /week
Median family income
$3,216 /week
Average household size
3.0
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Yass Valley
Statistical region (SA4)
Capital Region
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Eden-Monaro
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$440 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,781
Rent share of household income
14%

Schools

School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Barton Hwy Opp Spring Range Rd bus · 1064 m
  • Barton Hwy After Spring Range Rd bus · 1090 m
  • Nanima Rd At Barton Hwy bus · 1398 m

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 1.5 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 636 mm
  • Reference station: Canberra Airport, 24.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 67 resolvable premises in Wallaroo. 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%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 26 across postcode 2618 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 30% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 6 violent offences, 5 theft, 5 other offences.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Wallaroo?

Wallaroo (NSW 2618) had 576 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Yass Valley local government area.

What is the median rent in Wallaroo?

The median advertised rent in Wallaroo is $440/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

What NBN technology is available in Wallaroo?

Wallaroo 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 Wallaroo?

Across postcode 2618, 26 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (6), theft (5), other (5). 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 Wallaroo?

In Wallaroo, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (24.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Wallaroo?

3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wallaroo centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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