Wallerawang, NSW 2845 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wallerawang is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2845, home to 2,019 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Lithgow local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 120 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,019
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,424 /week
- Median personal income
- $666 /week
- Median family income
- $1,947 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Lithgow
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $275 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Wallerawang Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 22 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 39 bus stops
- Wallerawang Station, Main St
- Main St At Doggett Lane
- Cripps Av At Pindari Pl
- Pindari And James James Pde
- James Pde After Heel St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 4 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 17 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 53.6% of the 997 resolvable premises in Wallerawang. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 37.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 5.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 53.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 2.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 112 across postcode 2845 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 27% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 50 violent offences, 20 theft, 16 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wallerawang?
Wallerawang (NSW 2845) had 2,019 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Lithgow local government area.
What is the median rent in Wallerawang?
The median advertised rent in Wallerawang is $275/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wallerawang?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Wallerawang covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wallerawang Public School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wallerawang?
Wallerawang is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (53.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wallerawang?
Across postcode 2845, 112 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (50), theft (20), property damage (16). 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 Wallerawang?
39 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wallerawang centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 22 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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