Wantabadgery, NSW 2650 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Wantabadgery is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2650, home to 183 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Narrandera local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 376 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$250 /wk
Population183
Median age48
Area244.2 km²
To CBD376 km
LGAJunee

Demographics

Population
183
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$1,468 /week
Median personal income
$812 /week
Median family income
$2,143 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Junee
Statistical region (SA4)
Riverina
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Riverina
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$250 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Warral St After Jewnee St bus · 141 m
  • Warral St At Jewnee St bus · 158 m
  • Jewnee St At Warral St bus · 183 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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, 12.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 72.4% of the 76 resolvable premises in Wantabadgery. 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.

  • Fixed Wireless: 27.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 72.4%

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: 5,930 across postcode 2650 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,589 violent offences, 1,231 theft, 783 other offences.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Wantabadgery?

Wantabadgery (NSW 2650) had 183 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Junee local government area.

What is the median rent in Wantabadgery?

The median advertised rent in Wantabadgery is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

What NBN technology is available in Wantabadgery?

Wantabadgery is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (72.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Wantabadgery?

Across postcode 2650, 5,930 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,589), theft (1,231), other (783). 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 Wantabadgery?

In Wantabadgery, 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 (12.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Wantabadgery?

4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wantabadgery centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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