Wardell, NSW 2477 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wardell is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2477, home to 830 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Lismore local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 590 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 830
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,254 /week
- Median personal income
- $642 /week
- Median family income
- $1,406 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Ballina
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,569
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Wardell Public School
- Cabbage Tree Island Public School
- Empire Vale Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 26 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 49 bus stops
- Uniting Church, Wilson St
- Blackwall Dr After Carlisle St
- Fitzroy St At Blackwall Dr
- Fitzroy St Opp Swamp St
- Wardell Public School, Richmond St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 6 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 87.6% of the 482 resolvable premises in Wardell. 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 Premises: 11.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 87.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 460 across postcode 2477 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 107 violent offences, 99 theft, 70 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wardell?
Wardell (NSW 2477) had 830 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Ballina local government area.
What is the median rent in Wardell?
The median advertised rent in Wardell is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wardell?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Wardell covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wardell Public School (0.2 km), Cabbage Tree Island Public School (0.9 km), Empire Vale Public School (5.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wardell?
Wardell is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (87.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wardell?
Across postcode 2477, 460 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (107), theft (99), property damage (70). 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 Wardell?
49 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wardell centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 26 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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